Pickup in FDI could lead to 10,000 jobs

IDA Ireland could create up to 10,000 jobs this year as overseas investment starts to pick up.

If achieved, that figure would be “more than double” last year’s new jobs figure of 4,500, IDA boss Barry O’Leary said.

Mr O’Leary said up to 5,300 jobs have already been secured this year, but some of those have still to be formally announced.