Regional success story: US firms' nationwide boost for Irish economy

US firms were central to IDA's regional success in 2024: In total, 234 investments creating 13,500 new jobs over the next five years, 59% of which were in regional locations 

Enterprise Minister Peter Burke, TD; Senator Tim Lombard; Dave Ricks, CEO, Eli Lilly, Tara Tibbs, Snr VP, Eli Lilly; Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA, at the announcement of a $1bn expansion of its Limerick manufacturing site to increase production of biologic active ingredients for its treatments for Alzheimer’s. LIlly also unveiled its new $800m diabetes and obesity treatments facility expansion in Kinsale, Cork. 

Deirdre O’Connor, Head of Regional Development and Property, IDA Ireland, looks back at 2024 — a great year for regional job creation

Deirdre O’Connor, Head of Regional Development and Property, IDA Ireland.