Concerns over IDA plans to hire business development consultant in Israel

'State agencies cannot engage with Israel in the same way they do with other countries,' said Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins

Concerns have been raised over plans by IDA Ireland to hire a business development consultant in Israel, as part of efforts to attract Israeli companies to Ireland.

Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney confirmed that IDA Ireland is seeking to hire a part-time consultant to operate in Israel to win foreign direct investment.