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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 January 2015

Tuesday, 27 January 2015

Ceisteanna (240)

Gabrielle McFadden

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240. Deputy Gabrielle McFadden asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide a breakdown by county of the 19,705 new jobs created by Enterprise Ireland in 2014. [3641/15]

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Enterprise Ireland’s mission is to partner with entrepreneurs, Irish businesses and the research and investment communities to develop Ireland’s international trade, innovation, leadership and competitiveness. The ultimate objective is increased employment and prosperity in Ireland.

The companies that Enterprise Ireland works with are a vital source of employment in every county and region across Ireland.

In 2014, EI assisted companies generated 19,705 new jobs. This resulted in a net increase of 8,476 in the total number of people employed by Enterprise Ireland supported companies, the highest net gain in the history of the Agency.

At the end of 2014, total direct employment (full and part time) in Enterprise Ireland client companies stood at 180,072 in 2014. Of these, 156,202 are full-time jobs, while 23,870 are part-time. These full-time employment and total employment levels are the highest recorded in the history of the agency.

This continuation of employment growth demonstrates clearly the direct impact that increasing exports has on jobs in Ireland. Enterprise Ireland supported companies now, directly and indirectly, account for more than 300,000 jobs in the Irish economy - 16% of total workforce.

Employment data for Enterprise Ireland is collected annually as part of the Annual Employment Survey which measures the number of jobs in Agency assisted clients.

Breakdown of employment by county for 2014

County

Full Time Jobs

Other Jobs

Total

Carlow

292

53

345

Cavan

394

249

643

Clare

354

131

485

Cork

2,277

506

2,783

Donegal

156

67

223

Dublin

4,702

1,788

6,490

Galway

532

183

715

Kerry

321

109

430

Kildare

827

113

940

Kilkenny

370

26

396

Laois

98

50

148

Leitrim

138

6

144

Limerick

583

106

689

Longford

258

129

387

Louth

305

99

404

Mayo

220

164

384

Meath

510

178

688

Monaghan

382

65

447

Offaly

248

89

337

Roscommon

129

39

168

Sligo

101

39

140

Tipperary North Riding

113

73

186

Tipperary South Riding

164

122

286

Waterford

663

96

759

Westmeath

223

141

364

Wexford

327

49

376

Wicklow

186

162

348

Total

14,873

4,832

19,705

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