Irish medtech firms say skills shortage is a major concern

Survey by Ibec's Irish Medtech shows medical devices and tech firms also worry about labour costs, housing, and staff retention

Alcon Ireland manufacturing plant manager and recently-appointed chair of Irish Medtech Jackie Murphy with Irish Medtech director Eoghan Ó Faoláin. Picture: Arthur Ellis

Medical device and technology companies with operations in Ireland have raised concerns about a skills shortage in the country with 80% citing it as a major barrier, with labour costs and housing also being noted as pressing challenges, a new report has found.

According to the latest medtech sector manufacturing report conducted by Irish Medtech, business sentiment among medical technology firms remains polarised due to weaker global growth forecasts and trade uncertainties.