Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 December 2020
129. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide a full sectoral breakdown of new jobs announcements supported by IDA Ireland in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39731/20]
View answerThe full sectoral breakdown on new jobs announcements supported by the Industrial Development Authority in 2020 is set out at:
There have been opportunities for growth right across the IDA Ireland portfolio as new business models have emerged from disruptive technology developments, the rapid adoption of social media, Brexit and new regulations around the management of data.
The global explosion of the Business Services sector has been empowered by rapid technological developments, which have allowed traditional services, such as financial and globally traded business, to be dispersed worldwide and new categories of service activities to develop.
In relation to Manufacturing, high levels of productivity and a deep talent base have endowed Ireland with major strengths in this sector. IDA Ireland has a deep relationship with its manufacturing clients and continues to support the training and upskilling of staff; incentivise research and development in both product and process; and assist Irish sites in winning new expansion investments from their parent companies. IDA Ireland also continues to work with stakeholders across the government system to ensure the ecosystem is supportive of manufacturing in areas such as infrastructure and energy.
