I propose to take Questions Nos. 296 and 297 together.
IDA Ireland’s employment figures are presented on an annual basis through the Annual Employment Survey. Last week, IDA Ireland announced the highest level of employment in its client companies in its 67 year history, with 187,056 people now employed in companies supported by the Agency.
In 2015, IDA client companies created 18,983 new jobs across a range of sectors, with every region of Ireland posting net employment gains. The total annual net job gain amounted to 11,833, which compares favourably to the figure of 7,131 for the preceding year – a year-on-year rise of 66%.
The breakdown of the 2015 annual employment and site visit figures by county are currently being finalised. I will forward both to the Deputy as soon as possible.