Record employment levels in companies supported by EI, IDA and Údarás na Gaeltachta
Ó An Roinn Fiontar, Trádála agus Fostaíochta
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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 Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney has today published two surveys on the Irish economy, which demonstrate the strength of Ireland’s economy despite the challenges posed by serious challenges in international trade.
The Annual Employment Survey 2023 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 535,604 jobs, which is a 0.8% increase on 2022 figures.
The Annual Business Survey of Economic Impact 2022 shows strong growth in sales, exports, value added and direct expenditures in the Irish economy for both Irish and foreign-owned companies in 2022.
Minister Coveney said:
"These results show the resilience of industry in Ireland. In spite of the challenges posed by the global downturn in the IT sector, inflation and the war in Ukraine, employment in companies supported by the government is at a new record high. In 2023, employment growth in Irish owned firms and in the foreign owned chemicals and medical devices sectors have offset the losses in the IT sector. Sales and exports continue to grow strongly, and these companies purchase goods and services in the local economy. Government enterprise policy is working and my department will continue to support Irish business, while also investing in bringing new jobs to Ireland through our agencies."
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 2022 and 2023 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 2023 Annual Business Survey of Economic Impact with all results expected early 2025.