Ireland still tops for foreign investment

Ireland remains the world’s number one destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) and is well positioned to attract further inward investment, according to a report released yesterday.

The quality of Ireland’s skilled workforce was identified as a core reason for locating in Ireland, as was the perceived pro-business environment.

Jobs Minister Richard Bruton said concerns raised in the report would be examined in greater detail by the Government in the process of drawing up a new FDI strategy.