IT potential must be realized

TWO international reports referred to today paint contrasting pictures of the economic realities for this country, both of them with inherent concerns, worrying to different degrees.

One points to a huge drop in foreign investment in this country last year, a trend which continued into the current one. The other, conversely, warns that the country may not be able to capitalise on a potential jobs boom.

According to a UN study, Ireland suffered a massive decrease of 60% in foreign investment representing about $8,000 for every worker in the country.