If you are interested in setting up or developing a business on a Gaeltacht island funding is available from Údarás na Gaeltachta. Here you will find information relating to the financial incentives available.
The islands are a very important part of the Gaeltacht and development of the islands pose a particular challenge in todays world.
An tÚdarás focuses on the inhabited islands, these are Cléire, Árainn, Inis Meáin, Inis Oírr, Inis Bigil, Árainn Mhór and Toraigh.
It is the policy of An tÚdarás to ensure the sustainability of these islands in the future. An tÚdarás understands the extra costs and the exceptional difficulties that apply to island living and as a result of this extra funding is available to help maintain enterprise and employment on the Islands.
Below is an outline of the type of assistance available:
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Employment grant up to €13,000 for every registered full time job and €6,500 for every registered part-time/seasonal job in service enterprises.
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Grant aid up to €2,500 above the employment grant per job for highly skilled positions in language-based businesses.
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Enterprise space for community projects and private enterprises as required at a special rate.
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Grant aid up to 80 per cent for non-trading community projects developed through co-ops or community based companies.
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Grant aid up to €200,000 over a 3 year period (NB – Under the De Minimis Rule).
