29,000 new jobs were created by multinational companies with operations in Ireland this year, the highest level of annual growth ever.
Releasing its end of year results, IDA Ireland said that when jobs lost are taken into account, the total number of new positions in the foreign direct investment sector rose by 17,000.
The growth means there are now 275,384 people directly employed by multinationals here, the highest level ever. IDA chief executive Martin Shanahan said the results were achieved in an immensely challenging and volatile international environment.
While the pipeline for new jobs looks reasonably strong, Mr Shanahan said that significant uncertainties and risks persist. He added that Ireland must continue to focus on making