Michael McGrath
Question:295. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of IDA supported jobs in Galway city and county by sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2412/17]
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IDA Ireland collates its employment data on an annual basis by region and by county. Sectoral employment data is maintained on a national basis only. The below table sets out details of the number of IDA Ireland supported jobs in Galway in 2015 and 2016.
Earlier this month, IDA Ireland announced that client supported employment reached a record high of 199,877 in 2016, with all regions recording gains. In Galway, employment in IDA Ireland supported companies increased by almost 10% to 16,851 at the end of 2016.
IDA Ireland-supported Jobs in Galway 2015 and 2016
|
Galway |
2015 |
2016 |
|
1. No of Companies |
64 |
68 |
|
2. Total Jobs |
15,342 |
16,851 |
|
3. Gross Gains |
1,457 |
1,896 |
|
4. Losses |
-779 |
-387 |
|
5. Net Change |
678 |
1,509 |