Record employment levels in companies supported by EI, IDA and Údarás na Gaeltachta
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Ó An Roinn Fiontar, Trádála agus Fostaíochta
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Teanga: Níl leagan Gaeilge den mhír seo ar fáil.
The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar today published two surveys on the Irish economy, which demonstrate the strength of Ireland’s economy despite the challenges posed by the pandemic and Brexit.
The Annual Employment Survey 2021 finds that jobs in client companies of government agencies, Enterprise Ireland, the IDA and Údarás na Gaeltachta, are now at their highest ever level, at over 491,638 jobs, which is a 6.3% increase on 2020 figures.
The Annual Business Survey of Economic Impact 2020 shows strong growth in sales, exports, value added and direct expenditures in the Irish economy for both Irish and foreign-owned companies in 2020.
The Tánaiste said:
"These results show that despite the immense challenges faced by businesses over the past couple of years, employment in companies supported by Government is now at the highest ever level. That’s remarkable. It’s a testament to the fortitude of the businesses in question and the dedication and flexibility of the staff in Enterprise Ireland, the IDA and Údarás na Gaeltachta.
"While these are really positive results, I am of course aware that they don’t capture the full story and that the pandemic has been devastating for many sectors and indeed many are still really struggling. Government is on hand to help those that need it. Our agencies are often the first port of call for that help, and I encourage anyone who needs some advice to reach out and see what assistance is available."
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment co-ordinates these surveys of the client companies of the enterprise development agencies (Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland and Údarás na Gaeltachta). The results are presented by company ownership in terms of Irish and foreign-owned firms.
The indicators collected include annual sales and exports and payroll, materials and services costs. Data collected in 2020 and 2021 is merged with results of previous surveys to provide trend data and indicators are available by ownership and sector and are used by the agencies in their annual reports and end-of-year statements.
Agencies have commenced surveys of client companies for the 2021 Annual Business Survey of Economic Impact with all results expected early 2023.