EI-backed companies created 4,800 jobs in Munster last year despite Covid challenges

The South and South-East regions, which include Cork and Waterford, experienced the highest net employment gain in the country at 1,106

Julie Sinnamon, CEO of Enterprise Ireland, said companies like Global Shares and Workvivo helped Munster buck the trend.

The number of jobs created by Enterprise Ireland (EI)-supported companies in Munster exceeded those lost last year, making it the only province not to suffer a net loss in 2020.

Almost 4,800 jobs were created by EI-backed companies in Munster last year, with 3,841 jobs lost, resulting in net employment growth of 925.