Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 January 2014
330. Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of new jobs created in County Donegal in 2011 and 2012 by American multinational companies that are clients of the Industrial Development Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1624/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Forfás Annual Employment Survey reports on job gains and losses in companies that are supported by the enterprise development agencies. Data is compiled on an annualised basis and is aggregated at county level. The information is provided by companies on a confidential basis for statistical purposes only. It is therefore not possible to provide information broken down by company.
I am informed by IDA Ireland that of the 13 IDA client companies in Donegal, 7 are American multinationals. Details of the number of new jobs created by IDA Ireland client companies in Donegal in each year from 2011 to 2013 are set out in the following tabular statement.
Donegal’s industry base is transforming from the clothing and textile industry to high tech, high skill activity. Companies such as Pramerica and UnitedHealth (PacifiCare), which have located in Donegal, are continuously growing and recruiting.
Table shows the number of Companies, new jobs created and total employment by IDA Ireland Client Companies in County Donegal for 2011, 2012, 2013.
|
- |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
|
Number of Companies |
13 |
14 |
13 |
|
New Jobs Created by IDA Client Companies in Donegal |
277 |
164 |
177 |
|
Total Employment by IDA Client Companies in Donegal |
2,106 |
2,228 |
2,381 |
