Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 October 2024
150. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of Enterprise Ireland sponsored companies per county; the number of jobs in Enterprise Ireland sponsored companies, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39745/24]
View answerThe most recent figures available are from Enterprise Ireland’s 2023 Annual Employment Survey and they present a positive outlook for the Irish economy, particularly in the sectors under its remit. According to the 2023 Survey, there has been a notable increase in employment levels across industrial and service companies. This growth is not just confined to the capital city but is spread across the Country, with 68% of the new jobs being created outside of Dublin.
Over the ten-year period from 2014 to 2023, there has been a consistent upward trajectory in employment figures, reflecting the success of policies aimed at fostering enterprise and innovation. The strategic focus on diversifying Ireland's economic base and promoting exports has also contributed to this positive trend.
The spread of employment across various regions and sectors is particularly encouraging, as it suggests a balanced and inclusive economic development. These results underscore the importance of continued investment in enterprise development and innovation strategies.
Number of EI Client Companies and number of Jobs per County as at end 2023
|
County |
Number of Companies |
No of jobs |
|
Carlow |
68 |
3,916 |
|
Cavan |
70 |
6,942 |
|
Clare |
100 |
5,184 |
|
Cork |
467 |
25,769 |
|
Donegal |
98 |
3,479 |
|
Carlow |
68 |
74,681 |
|
Dublin |
1,744 |
9,104 |
|
Galway |
234 |
3,916 |
|
Kerry |
90 |
4,973 |
|
Kildare |
158 |
9,436 |
|
Kilkenny |
82 |
5,630 |
|
Laois |
39 |
1,867 |
|
Leitrim |
16 |
880 |
|
Limerick |
178 |
8,924 |
|
Longford |
27 |
2,392 |
|
Louth |
130 |
6,744 |
|
Mayo |
103 |
6,004 |
|
Meath |
150 |
7,898 |
|
Monaghan |
81 |
6,709 |
|
Offaly |
52 |
4,091 |
|
Roscommon |
30 |
1,671 |
|
Sligo |
51 |
2,308 |
|
Tipperary |
99 |
6,742 |
|
Waterford |
98 |
7,580 |
|
Westmeath |
73 |
3,178 |
|
Wexford |
85 |
5,710 |
|
Wicklow |
128 |
3,683 |
