Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 May 2023
255. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of WTE staff vacancies, by job title, in the growth markets division in IDA Ireland; and when these vacancies will be filled, in tabular form. [21292/23]
View answerIDA Ireland reported record annual results for 2022, with a substantial increase in growth in foreign direct investment (FDI) employment on 2021. The numbers directly employed in IDA multinational clients in Ireland reach 301,475, the highest FDI employment level ever and a 9% increase on 2021. IDA client companies recorded 32,426 gross new job gains in 2022, with a 24,019 net jobs increase. IDA won 242 investments in 2022 for Ireland, 103 of which were new name investments. Importantly, 52% or 127 of the 242 investments won went to regional locations, with employment growth in every region of the country.
In that regard, the table below provides details of the current vacancies in the Growth Markets Division in IDA Ireland, their locations, and the date these are expected to be filled:
|
Job Title |
Contract Type |
Location |
WTE |
Expected to be filled |
|
Sales and Marketing Executive |
Local Hire |
Mumbai |
Full Time |
Currently advertised externally. Expected to be filled in June 2023 |
|
Sales and Marketing Executive |
Local Hire |
Japan |
Full Time |
Currently advertised externally. Expected to be filled in June 2023 |
|
Market Analyst |
Local Hire |
Shanghai |
Full Time |
Offer stage. Expected to be filled in late May 2023 |
|
Project Executive |
IDA Contract |
Dublin |
Full Time |
Advertised internally. Expected to be filled in July 2023 |
