Finance Ireland is pleased to confirm its continued support for Irish SMEs — including farmers and agri-businesses — through active participation in the Government’s Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme (GSLS).
This important initiative provides long-term, competitively priced finance to businesses investing in sustainability, expansion, and innovation. Our ongoing involvement in the scheme reflects Finance Ireland’s commitment to enabling growth across key sectors of the Irish economy, particularly in rural and agricultural communities.
We are proud to play a role in helping Irish enterprises access the funding they need to build a more sustainable and resilient future.
Billy Kane, Founder and Chief Executive of Finance Ireland, said:
“As Ireland’s largest non-bank lender, we are committed to driving greater competition and choice for Irish SMEs and we are delighted to be the first non-bank lender to make the SBCI Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme available to our customers.
As Irish businesses invest to reduce their carbon emissions, this scheme will provide the vital support they require to support their environmental sustainability and growth initiatives with the benefit of longer-term financing options”
SBCI CEO, June Butler said:
“I am delighted to welcome Finance Ireland as the first non-bank on-lender to offer the Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme. The Scheme assists Irish businesses, including farmers and fishers, looking to invest in greener measures and grow profitability over time by providing low-cost loans of up to €3 million with terms of seven to 10 years.
It represents a unique opportunity for businesses to invest in areas that can enhance their competitiveness, reduce energy costs and improve their sustainability. Every business is different and faces its own challenges; the nature of the Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme allows an enterprise to consider long-term investing options and fulfil its ambition to reach future growth targets.
I encourage as many businesses as possible to make the most of the investment opportunities this Scheme offers. Supporting businesses’ sustainability and encouraging them to invest in their growth and long-term profitability is a priority for the SBCI.”
