FOI, AIE and Publication

Publications Scheme

Section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014 requires FOI bodies to prepare and publish as much information as possible in an open and accessible manner on a routine basis outside of FOI, having regard to the principles of openness, transparency and accountability as set out in Sections 8(5) and 11(3) of the Act. This allows for the publication or giving of records outside of FOI provided that such publication or giving of access is not prohibited by law. The scheme commits FOI bodies to make information available as part of their normal business activities in accordance with this scheme.

Please find Enterprise Ireland’s FOI Publication Scheme below. Each link in the document leads to a page containing relevant information in the category as well as links to relevant information on the Enterprise Ireland website. If the information you require cannot be found here, you may wish to conduct a search on the Enterprise Ireland website, or to contact the Enterprise Ireland FOI Office at +353 1 727 2478.

If the information is not currently made publicly available by Enterprise Ireland, you may consider making a Freedom of Information Request.

How can I make a FOI Request to Enterprise Ireland?
You should send a request either, in writing or by email, to:

Shirley Murray
FOI, Data Protection & Government Relations Office
Enterprise Ireland
The Plaza
East Point Business Park
Dublin 3

FOIonline@enterprise-ireland.com

Your request should include the following:

A statement that the request is being made under the FOI Act;
As much information as possible about the records being sought;
In what format you wish to receive any records released (e.g. photocopies).

Enterprise Ireland's FOI Publication Scheme

Further information about Enterprise Ireland is available below:

General information about Enterprise Ireland

Functions and Services Provided

DECISION MAKING PROCEDURES

Financial Information

Procurement

FOI Disclosure Log and Other Information

Contact

For FOI/Data Protection and AIE queries, please contact:

Shirley Murray

FOI, Data Protection & Government Relations Office

Enterprise Ireland

The Plaza

East Point Business Park

Dublin 3

FOIonline@enterprise-ireland.com

FOI - General information about Enterprise Ireland

Enterprise Ireland

About Enterprise Ireland
End of Year Statement
Role, responsibilities and functions and Servcies
How we work
Enterprise Ireland Committees
Corporate Governance
Mission Statement
Strategy Legislation

Legislation considered to be relevant to Enterprise Ireland

Commission of the European Union

Enterprise Ireland administers a range of programmes that are eligible for co-funding by EU Structural Funds including the:

Annual Report

2021-Annual-Report-and-Accounts
All Annual Reports

Agencies under EI remit or which EI has responsibility

Organisation Structure

Enterprise Ireland organisation structure

Pay and Grading Structures

Enterprise Ireland Salary and Grading Structures - pdf

Codes of Practice and Guidelines

Contact Us

Enterprise Ireland is a national and global organisation. We have a national network of nine regional offices throughout Ireland and 33 international locations, facilitating access to more than 60 countries worldwide.

Contact Enterprise Ireland
Contact the Press Office
For FOI/Data Protection and AIE queries, please contact:

Shirley Murray

FOI, Data Protection & Government Relations Office

Enterprise Ireland

The Plaza

East Point Business Park

Dublin 3

FOIonline@enterprise-ireland.com

More information

More information about Enterprise Ireland is available by clicking on the tabs below:

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT ENTERPRISE IRELAND

FUNCTIONS AND SERVICES PROVIDED

DECISION MAKING PROCEDURES

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Procurement Policy

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION SOUGHT ROUTINELY

Back to: FOI homepage

Freedom of information (FOI)

FOI - Functions and services provided

Charges

In certain circumstances Enterprise Ireland charges clients to partially cover the costs of initiatives to participate on Trade Fairs and Trade Missions. Details of such costs are made known to clients before participation and are advertised on our corporate website on the events page related to the event.

More information

More information about Enterprise Ireland is available by clicking on the tabs below:

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT ENTERPRISE IRELAND

FUNCTIONS AND SERVICES PROVIDED

DECISION MAKING PROCEDURES

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Procurement Policy

FOI DISCLOSURE LOG AND OTHER INFORMATION

Contact

For FOI/Data Protection and AIE queries, please contact:

Shirley Murray

FOI, Data Protection & Government Relations Office

Enterprise Ireland

The Plaza

East Point Business Park

Dublin 3

FOIonline@enterprise-ireland.com

Back to: FOI homepage

FOI - Decision making procedures

The Enterprise Ireland Board is responsible for setting the broad strategy and policies of Enterprise Ireland. It is responsible for the system of internal financial control and oversight responsibility for the activities of the organisation. The Board delegates to the management and sub-committees the responsibility for the implementation of these policies. Board Members are appointed by the Minister for Business, Enterprise & Innovation.

More information

More information about Enterprise Ireland is available by clicking on the tabs below:

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT ENTERPRISE IRELAND

FUNCTIONS AND SERVICES PROVIDED

DECISION MAKING PROCEDURES

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Procurement Policy

FOI DISCLOSURE LOG AND OTHER INFORMATION

Contact

For FOI/Data Protection and AIE queries, please contact:

Shirley Murray

FOI, Data Protection & Government Relations Office

Enterprise Ireland

The Plaza

East Point Business Park

Dublin 3

FOIonline@enterprise-ireland.com

Back to: FOI homepage

Freedom of information (FOI)

FOI - Financial information

The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and in the form approved by the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation with the concurrence of the Minister for Finance under the Industrial Development (Enterprise Ireland) Act, 1998.

The financial statements are prepared on an accruals basis, (with the exception of: Oireachtas Grants, Dividends, Sale and Redemption of Investments and Grant Refunds which are recognised on a cash receipts basis), and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. Financial Reporting Standards recommended by the recognised accountancy bodies are adopted as they become applicable.

Details of spending on Capital Projects

Major plans for capital expenditure

Seed and Venture Capital Scheme

Enterprise Ireland undertakes venture capital initiatives in partnership with the private sector. All the various initiatives are independently managed by the private sector who makes all decisions regarding investments.

The EU Seed and Venture Capital Measure 1994-1999, under the Operational Programme
Seed and Venture Capital Programme 2000-2006, under the National Development Plan
Seed and Venture Capital Programme 2007-2012.
Seed and Venture Capital Programme 2013 - 2018
Seed and Venture Capital Programme 2019 – 2024
Development Capital Fund
Innovation Fund Ireland

The EU Seed and Venture Capital Measure under the Operational Programme for Industrial Development 1994–1999 was set up with the objective of establishing Venture Capital Funds to provide early stage small and medium-sized enterprises in Ireland with equity capital. Fifteen separate venture capital initiatives were established with c68 million committed under this Programme, the first of which was launched in May 1996.

Under the 2000–2006 Programme, Enterprise Ireland committed c98 million to continue to develop the venture capital market for SMEs in Ireland. This Programme committed to fifteen Funds.

The 2007–2012 Seed and Venture Capital Scheme was launched to improve access to finance for small and medium sized enterprises and to further develop the Seed and Venture Capital Industry in Ireland. Enterprise Ireland has committed to investing c175 million under this programme.

In May 2013, a €175 million Seed and Venture Capital Programme (2013-2018) was launched aimed at providing additional funding for high-growth Irish companies with the potential to generate large amounts of additional export sales and grow jobs.

The Development Capital Scheme was established in 2012. The Scheme is aimed at providing funding for the mid-sized, export-oriented businesses that are so crucial to our growth – particularly manufacturing and technology companies in traditional sectors including engineering, food, life sciences, services and electronics. The Funds will typically invest between €2-10 million in equity, quasi equity and debt. The main objectives of the Scheme are to:

Increase the availability of risk capital to established Irish companies.
To close the equity gap experienced by Irish SMEs.
To encourage and leverage private sector investment in the Irish economy

Enterprise Ireland has made commitments of €75m available to three funds.

Innovation Fund Ireland provides a unique opportunity for leading international venture capital fund managers to establish their European headquarters in Ireland and access entrepreneurs and innovative companies. Ireland already has a very active venture capital industry and Innovation Fund Ireland is an initiative to further increase the availability of risk capital for innovative companies.

Accelerator Development Scheme 2015-2017

Regional Enterprise Development Fund 2017-2020

Governance and Board Members Remuneration

Two members of the Board resigned during 2017 at the end of their appointments, Ms Clare Dunne and Mr David Walsh. In accordance with the Industrial Development (Enterprise Ireland) Act,1998 the Minister appointed one new member Mr Declan Hughes and One Vacancy remains. The Executive Director Mr Walter Hobbs resigned from his position with effect from 30 April 2017.

There were three Board members, Ms Julie Sinnamon (CEO), Ms Clare Dunne, Assistant Secretary, Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation (resigned and replaced by) and Mr Declan Hughes Assistant Secretary Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation who did not receive a Board fee in line with the One Person One Salary (OPOS) principle.