Social enterprises could deliver up to 65,000 jobs

Ireland could deliver 65,000 jobs in social enterprises, should it reach the EU average of 6% of value of GDP versus its present 3% share.

Meeting stated EU objectives to go beyond that figure to only 9% of GDP would deliver 100,000 jobs for Ireland.

A social enterprise operates within the social economy and its overall aim is to make a profit from its commercial activities while also having a positive social impact.