FAQ

Small Business

Q:Is there any assistance for people starting up their own business?

Consumer Policy

• The National Consumer Agency (NCA) delivers a range of services to consumers. See the consumer FAQ section of the NCA website.
• The European Consumer Centre Dublin FAQ provides information on your rights as a consumer in Ireland and the European Union.

Prompt Payments Act, 1997

It should be noted that Sections 4 to 11 of the Prompt Payments of Accounts Act 1997 have been repealed by the Late Payments in Commercial Transactions Regulations 2002.These Regulations now apply to payments for commercial transactions in the public and private sectors. If you require further information please contact

SMEs Unit
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Kildare St
Dublin 2
Tel: (01) 631 2389
Fax (01) 631 2801

European Social Fund

Q:How can I avail of a grant from the European Social Fund (ESF)?

Q:How can I avail of funding under the new EU initiative "EQUAL"?

SOLVIT

Q: Where can I go if I have a problem exercising my Internal Market Rights?

North/South Policy

Q:Where can I get information on North/South trade or business development issues?