Enterprise Ireland’s mission is to partner with entrepreneurs, Irish 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. The companies that Enterprise Ireland works with are a vital source of employment in every county in Ireland.
Employment data for Enterprise Ireland are collected annually as part of the Forfás annual employment survey. Employment figures for 2013 will be available when the survey is completed in Q4. The number of jobs created by Enterprise Ireland’s client companies in Waterford in 2010, 2011 and 2012 is set out in Table 1.
Table 1 – EI Client Number of Jobs (Full Time), 2010-2012
Year
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Number of Jobs (Full Time)
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2010
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3,919
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2011
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4,217
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2012
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4,063
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