COVID-19 Business Loan Fund – €20M fully subscribed
The COVID-19 €20m Loan Fund was launched in late March 2020 and the level of demand has exceeded expectations. The current phase of the COVID-19 Business Loan Fund of €20M is now fully subscribed.
Taking Care of Business – Coming to Athlone in October 2019
This event is an initiative of the Government of Ireland will bring together more than 25 public bodies and services including Microfinance Ireland to one location in the Midlands and is an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs and business owners to learn about the...
A record year for award-winning Microfinance Ireland as demand for small business loans continues to grow
2018 was a record year for Microfinance Ireland with loan applications up 9% supporting the creation and sustainment of 856 jobs.
MFI wins InBusiness Recognition Award 2018
Garrett Stokes, CEO Microfinance Ireland receiving the award from Chambers Ireland The InBusiness Recognition Awards aim to honour and celebrate success, achievement and ambition within Irish business and to acknowledge and appreciate the contributions of individuals...
Taking Care of Business – 25th September 2018
Registration is now open for Taking Care of Business; a free, one-stop-shop event taking place on Tuesday, 25th September 2018, in the Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa, Ennis Road, Limerick. More than 25 State bodies and services including Microfinance...
Record year for Microfinance Ireland and an additional €30M commitment from EU over the next 5 years
In a record year for the Government funded not-for-profit lender, figures released show demand for loans continues to grow with application volumes up 10% in 2017. In addition, the European Investment Fund has signed a second agreement to enable Microfinance Ireland...
Minister for Trade, Employment and Business, Pat Breen TD welcomes the publication of the Microfinance Ireland Progress Report
Microfinance loan funding supports over 3,000 jobs. Micro enterprises outside of Dublin account for 78% of loans. Pat Breen TD, Minister for Business and Employment, has today welcomed the publication of the Microfinance Ireland report for Q2, 2017. The latest report...
Microfinance Ireland awarded European Code of Good Conduct
Microfinance Ireland, the government funded not-for-profit lender is delighted to announce it has been awarded, by the European Commission (EC), a certification of compliance with the European Code of Good Conduct for Microcredit Provision. The certification confirms...
Microfinance Ireland’s CEO, Garrett Stokes, features on The Bottom Line business show on Shannonside FM
Garrett Stokes discussed Microfinance Ireland’s Annual Results and progress with Eoghan Young-Murphy on Tuesday, 14th of February.
2016 Annual Results in Numbers
A selection of key numbers behind our 2016 Annual Results.