Teamwork key to foreign investment

IRELAND’S ability to focus on the big picture is a key factor in the State’s ability to beat rival countries to win billions in foreign direct investment.

“Close partnerships between all the players in Team Ireland are the basis for successful wins in the intense competition for inward investment,” said Sean Dorgan, chief executive of IDA Ireland at a conference in Ennis organised by Clare County Council. The theme was ‘Enhancing an Enterprise Culture – The Role of Local Authorities’.

Mr Dorgan said that local authorities have been key players in winning investments for their areas. He praised their speed in meeting investor needs, as well as the many steps taken to improve quality of life in their areas through social, cultural, planning and development measures.