Enterprise Ireland sees 'challenging' year for exports

'Client firms expect exports to increase by 8% this year'

Enterprise Ireland CEO Leo Clancy: Overall results for 2020 highlight the 'underlying strength of our export sector'.

Enterprise Ireland (EI) has warned that export-orientated client companies face a “challenging” second half to this year, but said the outlook for annual performance remains positive, nevertheless.

The agency in charge of the overseas development of Irish firms said client companies achieved combined exports of just under €25.5bn during 2020. This was flat on 2019 levels, but a decent showing in the face of Covid and Brexit challenges.