Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 October 2015
319. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of jobs supported by Enterprise Ireland on 31 December 2014; and on 30 September 2015, by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34682/15]
View answerEnterprise Ireland’s mission is to partner with entrepreneurs, Irish business, 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, both direct and indirect, in every county in Ireland.
Employment data for Enterprise Ireland is collected annually as part of the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Annual Employment Survey which measures the number of jobs in Agency assisted client companies.
Table 1 below identifies employment by county for 2014. The 2015 Annual Employment Survey is currently underway and it is expected that the results of this Survey will be available in December 2015.
Table 1 - Employment by County for 2014
|
County |
Employment 2014 |
|
Carlow |
2,691 |
|
Cavan |
4,663 |
|
Clare |
3,271 |
|
Cork |
22,609 |
|
Donegal |
3,302 |
|
Dublin |
61,203 |
|
Galway |
6,823 |
|
Kerry |
4,314 |
|
Kildare |
7,512 |
|
Kilkenny |
3,605 |
|
Laois |
1,179 |
|
Leitrim |
722 |
|
Limerick |
7,013 |
|
Longford |
2,360 |
|
Louth |
5,434 |
|
Mayo |
3,784 |
|
Meath |
6,658 |
|
Monaghan |
4,539 |
|
Offaly |
3,452 |
|
Roscommon |
1,560 |
|
Sligo |
1,853 |
|
Tipperary |
4,917 |
|
Waterford |
5,060 |
|
Westmeath |
3,436 |
|
Wexford |
4,484 |
|
Wicklow |
3,628 |
|
Total |
180,072 |
Source D/JEI Annual Employment Survey 2013 & 2014
