IDA Ireland secures 179 investments in first half of 2025
The number of investments into Ireland by foreign multinational companies increased by almost 37% during the first six months of the year compared to the same time in 2024.
IDA Ireland's mid-year results show there were 179 investments secured between January and the end of June, up from 131 over the same period last year.
The inward investment agency says the projects will lead to the creation of just over 10,000 jobs, an increase of 12% on the 8,900 jobs generated in the first half of 2024.
The IDA says balanced regional development is continuing, with 91 of the Foreign Direct Investments in the year to date in regions outside of Dublin.
The figure represents 51% of the overall number of projects secured in the first half of 2025.
Of the 179 investments between January and the end of June, 52 or 30% of the companies announced investments for the first time here.
41 of the investments are expansions from existing IDA client companies, 43 relate to research and development, while 34 are in the areas of green capital and sustainability.
Despite ongoing global uncertainty over trade and tariffs, the CEO of IDA Ireland said FDI is "holding very strong."
Michael Lohan said the mid-year results point to the country's "resilience in the face of continuing global economic uncertainty."
"Today's figures demonstrate Ireland’s continued attractiveness as a trusted partner and a proven investment location, speaking to our many strengths in areas such as innovation and talent as well as our stable, pro-enterprise business landscape," the IDA CEO said.
Mr Lohan also pointed to substantial investment in critical areas such as R&D, digitalisation, sustainability and talent development.
