Cork employment through FDI rose 41% in five years

40,000 people directly employed in the region

CEO of IDA Ireland Martin Shanahan told Cork Chamber members that their clients continue to grow in the region. Picture: Sam Boal

Cork continues to do well in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) and has the largest proportion of investment outside of Dublin, according to Martin Shanahan CEO of IDA Ireland.

Addressing Cork Chamber’s Business Breakfast event, Mr Shanahan spoke about the State-body’s strategy 2021-2024 —  which will be launched at the end of the year — and how the ambition set out in that strategy will double down on investment in regional locations and on investments outside of Dublin.