Simon Coveney stands over his claim that Ireland is over the worst of tech jobs losses 

Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney TD speaking in Cork at the launch of CyberInnovate, an initiative that merges academic excellence in cybersecurity with industry-focused innovation. Picture: Darragh Kane

Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney has rejected assertions that he was wrong to claim Ireland was over the worst of tech job losses last year, saying that growth in the sector remains “strong”.

Over the last year, several high-profile companies cut jobs in Ireland, with thousands lost across companies such as Accenture and VMware. Last week, it was confirmed that Tiktok would be cutting hundreds of its Irish jobs as part of global restructuring plans.