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My name is AnnMarie Farrelly, Chief Executive of Fingal County Council and Chair of the CCMA Business Enterprise, Innovation and Urban/Town Economic Renewal (BEIUER) Committee. I am accompanied by my colleagues Pat Daly, Chief Executive, Limerick City and County Council, Anna Marie Delaney, Chief Executive, Offaly County Council, Richard Shakespeare, Assistant Chief Executive, Dublin City Council and Padraic McElwee, Chair of Local Enterprise Offices (LEO) Network and Head of LEO, Clare County Council.  \nLocal Authorities provided a range of social and economic supports throughout the Pandemic appropriate to the level of restriction in place for the economic sectors and across our communities. The rollout of supports was implemented with pace, agility and efficiency with the aim of maintaining as much business confidence as possible during this time of unprecedented economic and societal change. The following supports are managed directly by local authorities:  \n• 107 Urban Regeneration and Development (URDF) Projects approved to a value of €1.6b  \n• 164 Rural Regeneration Development (RRDF) Projects approved to a value of €338m  \n• €633m was paid to 108,000 businesses through the Restart and Restart plus Grants in 2020.  \n• €1.2b Rates Waiver was processed and the waiver continues now for quarter 3  \n• €85m direct funding to local businesses including €38m for online trading to 16,000 businesses.  \n• €60m funding provided for Small Business Assistance Scheme (SBASC)  \n• More than 22,000 businesses supported with 1:1 mentoring through the Local Enterprise Offices  \n• Almost 110,000 people have participated in upskilling training events organised by the LEOs.  \n• There are now 35,000 jobs in 7,500 LEO supported Client Companies.  \n• In excess of 20,000 outdoor dining spaces have been facilitated for the hospitality sector on the public realm. This includes local authority provision of more than 1000 Parklets and Café Style Options for business.  \n• More than 1000 hospitality businesses have also benefited from in excess of €4m Outdoor Dining Grants so far.  \n• Almost 3000 new benches and public seats provided.  \n• Greatly enhanced litter prevention and cleansing regimes are in place.  \nLocal Government Leadership  \nAs is demonstrated Local Authorities play a key role in the democratic, social, economic and cultural development of local areas. City and County Councils across Ireland provide infrastructure, amenities and services designed to improve local areas as places to live, visit and invest. From an economic perspective Local Authorities play a critical role in putting in place initiatives to stimulate the local economy and to support business in creating employment. Never has this role been more critical than in the past 16 months. Local Authorities work closely and in partnership with Government Departments and key state agencies such as Enterprise Ireland, IDA, Fáilte Ireland, Arts Council and on a local level with Chambers and business representative bodies. This collaborative and partnership approach has been essential to navigating the challenges faced for business due to the impact of COVID- 19. The Community Call was one such action led programme to provide services to vulnerable individuals during the COVID-19 lockdown. 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