Enterprise Ireland client companies create nearly 20,000 jobs in 2022
Enterprise Ireland companies now employ 218,178 people, an increase of 5% on the 2021 outturn and 68% of these jobs are outside Dublin. A total of 19,660 new jobs were created by Enterprise Ireland client companies in 2022. The jobs growth translates into a net increase of 10,841 jobs created last year.
Employment increased across Enterprise Ireland’s three core economic sectors – technology & services (up 8% on 2021), industrial and life sciences (up 5%) and food and sustainability (up 3%).
Strong employment growth was reported in specific sub sectors such as climate, sustainability and agritech (up 13%); digital technology (up 9%); high tech construction and housing (up 6%); fintech, financial & business services (up 6%); the life sciences and engineering sectors both saw 5% employment growth.
“A real positive of today’s results is the regional balance in terms of both new jobs created and total employment,” said Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment, Simon Coveney. “More than 147,000 people in the regions are now employed by Enterprise Ireland client companies, making an enormous contribution to local economies and communities.
“The government’s target to have a record 2.5 million people employed by 2024 has already been exceeded. Enterprise Ireland has also exceeded its own employment target for 2022 with these results announced today.
“I firmly believe that with a strong focus on innovation, digitalisation, sustainability and regional development, Enterprise Ireland will continue to enhance their significant contribution to growing and maintaining quality jobs in every region and county in Ireland.”
Enterprise Ireland CEO Leo Clancy said: “Enterprise Ireland supported companies like Version 1 play a vital role in the Irish economy, employing more than 218,000 people in cities, towns and villages throughout the country and making an enormous contribution to local economies.
“Supporting Irish-owned companies to achieve greater scale and expand their global footprint is a priority for Enterprise Ireland in 2023 and we are committed to supporting Irish companies on their journey to become global leaders in their field. This will ensure that Irish enterprise continues to create and sustain jobs, providing a platform for strong economic growth into the future.”
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