IDA Ireland

We are delighted to launch the 'Business Beyond Borders' #podcast, inviting listeners into a world where global business boundaries are redefined through insightful dialogue and expert analysis. In the first episode, host Brian Conroy speaks with Wes Coulam, Managing Director at Washington Council Ernst & Young LLP, about future trends in foreign direct investment for 2025. Together, they explore the impact of the recent U.S. presidential election and how the new administration's corporate tax policies could shape the global business landscape and influence #FDI. In the weeks ahead, Brian Conroy will engage with a range of distinguished guests, including prominent business leaders who share their first-hand experiences navigating international expansion. You can listen to the full podcast here: https://lnkd.in/gNsWpP-b #InvestInIreland #InvestInExtraordinary #BusinessBeyondBorders

Stryker, the global leader in medical technologies, has announced the launch of its Training Centre of Excellence. The new initiative will help upskill employees, enhance leadership capabilities and foster manufacturing excellence at the company’s facility in #Tullagreen, Co. Cork. Developed in collaboration with IDA Ireland, the three-year initiative will equip employees at Stryker’s Tullagreen facility with the agility and skills for the future of work, promote innovative thinking, embed a culture of continuous improvement, and advance #sustainability. You can read more here: https://lnkd.in/e6PN_Hd8 #InvestInIreland #InvestInExtraordinary #MedTech #Cork

Season’s greetings from all of us at IDA Ireland. As the year draws to a close, we extend our warmest gratitude for another wonderful year of partnership and collaboration. Wishing you and yours a Happy Holidays! #HappyChristmas #SeasonsGreetings #HappyHolidays

Ireland’s #aviation sector now spans the full value chain from airlines to lessors, component manufacture to aftermarket maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and parts services. More people now work in the aviation industry in Ireland than ever before, highlighting how globally competitive and capable the Industry in Ireland has become. Despite its size, Ireland is estimated to get about 4% of all new aviation investments in Europe. You can read more in Gerard Flaherty's article here: https://lnkd.in/eV5Bnxzp #InvestInIreland #InvestInExtraordinary Mediaplanet

Manufacturing contributes 39% of Ireland’s GDP and €208 billion in exports. Industry 5.0 capabilities are key for attracting high-value investments and driving innovation in future manufacturing pipelines. In #MedTech, companies like Abbott and Dexcom, have announced and constructed large-scale greenfield advanced manufacturing facilities to produce next-generation blood glucose monitoring devices for patients living with diabetes. Other leading manufacturers have leveraged the transformation opportunity to build out high-value manufacturing operations. You can read more in John Nugent's article here: https://lnkd.in/eyrVjapS #InvestInIreland #InvestInExtraordinary Mediaplanet

Ireland continues to demonstrate its attractiveness to international investors seeking high-value skills and an innovative ecosystem. For IDA Ireland, key priorities include talent and skills development, sustainability, and innovation to drive growth. In 2024, almost half of all investments were underpinned by innovation, digitalisation, and sustainability — focusing on decarbonisation, the development of advanced cutting-edge technologies, and the enhancement of talent and skills. You can read more about our 2024 Annual Results here: https://lnkd.in/ekxa7G6q #InvestInIreland #InvestInExtraordinary #AnnualResults2024

Today we report strong annual results for 2024 showing continued levels of investment and employment across the #FDI sector. A record level of R&D investment valued at €1.9bn across 64 projects was approved by IDA Ireland during the year. ▪️ Ireland secured 234 investments which will lead to the creation of 13,500 jobs over the next few years. ▪️ Strong balanced regional development throughout 2024 with 59% of FDI investments in locations outside of Dublin. ▪️ Ireland’s transformative FDI base demonstrates continued resilience, stability and maturity employing 302,566 people c. 11% of national employment. ▪️ 69 #green field or first-time investments, highlighting Ireland’s continued attractiveness for new enterprises and activities. You can read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ekxa7G6q #InvestInIreland #InvestInExtraordinary #AnnualResults2024

Semiconductors are everywhere: as our world becomes more digital, it’s driving up demand for #chips which in turn is accelerating moves towards ensuring reliable supply. And as the industry looks to the next wave of expansion, this is where Ireland’s 50-year legacy in electronics manufacturing offers a significant advantage. Nadira Tudor speaks to some of the key industry across education, research, and production — such as AMD, MBRYONICS, Qualcomm, Tyndall National Institute, Analog Devices, University College Dublin, Trinity College Dublin, AMBER Centre — to understand how and why Ireland has become such a powerhouse in the semiconductor space. You can watch the full documentary, 'Providing the Pulse to Modern Life,' here: https://lnkd.in/erShFakF #InvestInIreland #InvestInExtraordinary #Semiconductor Reuters Plus | Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

IDA Ireland, in partnership with Microsoft and LinkedIn, has released the latest #LabourMarketPulse report, revealing that Ireland's demand for green skills is growing at twice the global average. ▪️ Data shows that global demand for green talent grew twice as quickly as supply between 2023 and 2024 with demand increasing by 11.6% and supply by 5.6%. ▪️ 22.1% spike in Irish job postings requiring #green skills in past year compared to global increase of 11.6%. ▪️ Technology, Information and Media, Retail and Financial Services are the sectors with the greatest green talent demand. You can read more here: https://lnkd.in/dbX5ruwq #InvestInIreland #InvestInExtraordinary

Meet the IDA Ireland team attending the SEMI Japan this week. Connect with Anne-marie Tierney-Le Roux, Daire Quinn, Derek Fitzgerald, and Seamus Carroll to learn more about Ireland's thriving #semiconductor sector, home to Europe’s most advanced FAB and 15 of the world's top 30 semiconductor supply chain companies. Leading global chip design companies all have significant operations in Ireland. Over the past 18 months, investments by AMD, Analog Devices, Infineon Technologies, and Qualcomm have led to 1,140 highly skilled new jobs in manufacturing and R&D, at a combined investment of close to €1 billion. #InvestInIreland #InvestInExtraordinary #Semicon