Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 July 2013
442. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of jobs created in Cork in the past 12 months which have been supported by his Department or associated agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34208/13]
View answerEmployment data for Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland are collected annually as part of the Forfás Annual Employment survey. Employment figures for 2012 are outlined in the following tabular statement and figures for 2013 are not yet available.
Enterprise Ireland’s mission is to partner with entrepreneurs, businesses, and the research and investment communities to develop Ireland’s international trade, innovation, leadership, and competitiveness. The ultimate objective is increased employment and prosperity in Ireland.
Cork, as Ireland’s second city, has grown over the past decade into a globally recognised location for foreign direct investment, attracting several billions of euros in investment by overseas companies. In recent years, the IDA Ireland supported foreign direct investment base has expanded with the addition of software, customer support and shared services activities.
The County and City Enterprise Boards (CEB) in County Cork will continue to ensure that available funds are targeted to maximise entrepreneurial development and will work with microenterprise businesses on an ongoing basis. The following tabular statement outlines the jobs created by the Cork Enterprise Boards for 2012.
Number of Jobs created by Enterprise Ireland Client Companies in Cork
|
Year |
2012 |
|
Jobs Created (Full Time) |
1,663 |
Number of Jobs created by IDA Ireland Client Companies in Cork
|
Year |
2012 |
|
Jobs Created (Full Time) |
2,162 |
Jobs Created by the Cork County and City Enterprise Boards for 2012
|
County Enterprise Board |
Full-Time Jobs Created |
Part-Time Jobs Created |
Whole Time Equivalent |
|
Cork City |
52 |
19 |
61.5 |
|
North Cork |
59 |
12 |
65 |
|
South Cork |
179 |
97 |
227.5 |
|
West Cork |
83 |
58 |
112 |
|
Total |
373 |
186 |
466 |
