What inspires American companies to choose to locate in Ireland?

Colm Greaves, a former tech sector executive and now a full-time journalist, revisits an MBA exam question that he faced some years ago
American enterprises account for 70% of FDI jobs and 55% of inward-bound companies in Ireland and contributed substantially to Ireland's €39bn in corporation tax receipts in 2024.

American enterprises account for 70% of FDI jobs and 55% of inward-bound companies in Ireland and contributed substantially to Ireland's €39bn in corporation tax receipts in 2024.

Sun, 16 Feb, 2025 - 11:20
Colm Greaves

Final Exam. Masters Degree in Business Administration. One question to be attempted. Workings must be shown.

Why do American companies choose to locate in Ireland?

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