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IDA Ireland chairman Feargal O'Rourke, Mary Buckley, executive director of IDA Ireland,Minister Peter Burke and IDA Ireland CEO Michael Lohan

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.

Business • 02 Jul

IBM announces expansion of its software development process in Waterford

IBM to hire software engineers as it expands in Waterford

IBM plans to hire up to 75 software engineers, dedicated to research and development, as it expands its presence in Waterford.

Business • 26 Jun

'Challenging' to make assessment of US tariffs - IDA

IDA Ireland said it needed to focus on what it could control and that it was challenging to make a "detailed assessment" of the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs for Ireland.

Business • 11 Jun

IDA says Ireland losing out due to high cost of energy

IDA Ireland said Ireland was losing ground to other EU countries and the US because of the high cost of energy.

Business • 03 Jun

CCI Global said its new office space at Platform94 in Galway will provide the capacity needed to support its growth plans in the region

CCI Global expands European operations in Galway

Global customer engagement leader CCI Global has announced an expansion in Galway as it moves from a three-desk startup space into a 30-person office unit.

Business • 29 May

The EU has yet to implement retaliatory tariffs on the US while negotiations continue on a possible trade deal (Stock image)

IDA consults pharma firms on EU retaliatory tariffs on US

IDA Ireland circulated the EU's draft list of retaliatory measures to US tariffs to Irish-based pharmaceutical companies for their comments as part of the Government's response to the European Commission on the proposals.

Business • 28 May

Founded in 1996, Paysafe employs around 3,000 people across 12 countries.

Paysafe opens new EEA head office in Dublin

Payments platform Paysafe has officially opened its EEA head office in Dublin City Centre, with the support of the Irish Government through IDA Ireland.

Business • 21 May

Wain Kellum, CEO of Canto and Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA Ireland

Canto to expand Cork operations, create 50 jobs

US firm Canto, which provides digital asset management software for organisations worldwide, is expanding its operations at its innovation centre in Cork.

Business • 30 Apr

Housing for staff continues to be a major problem for companies doing business in Ireland, the latest IDA Ireland survey reveals

Housing a problem for companies doing business here - IDA

Housing costs, the planning process, and the price of gas were the biggest downsides to doing business in Ireland, according to the latest survey of multinationals by IDA Ireland.

Business • 04 Apr

30-40% of investments delayed due to uncertainty - IDA

The chief executive of IDA Ireland, Michael Lohan, said he estimates that between 30% to 40% of investments have been delayed in the first three months of this year due to uncertainty caused by the Trump administrations tariffs.

Business • 03 Apr

Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Microsoft President Brad Smith and IDA Ireland CEO Michael Lohan

Commitment to Ireland 'steadfast' - Microsoft president

Microsoft's Vice Chair and President Brad Smith has said that the company's commitment to Ireland is steadfast.

Business • 03 Mar

IDA Ireland chairman Feargal O'Rourke said the organisation was facing into 2025 from a 'position of strength'

IDA Ireland plans 75,000 new jobs over next five years

The chairman of IDA Ireland has said the current environment is the "most tumultuous" it has ever faced.

Business • 20 Feb

Record employment levels in state agency supported firms

New figures show that jobs in client companies of Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland and Údarás na Gaeltachta, are now at their highest ever level, at over 546,763 jobs, which is a 1.3% increase on 2023 figures.

Business • 18 Feb

IDA Ireland's chief executive Michael Lohan

Dublin's dominance of IDA FDI visits increase in 2024

IDA Ireland last year hosted 466 site visits by would be foreign direct investors (FDIs) with visits to Dublin accounting for 46.5% of visits.

Business • 14 Feb

Briefings for the CEO of the IDA said he needed to be prepared for questions on Donald Trump's plans for tariffs

Introduction of tariffs not good for Ireland, IDA told

Briefings for the CEO of the IDA said he needed to be prepared for questions on President Donald Trump's plans for tariffs which were described as "counterproductive" and "in no ones' interests."

Business • 12 Feb

Michael Lohan (right), CEO at IDA Ireland, and Minister for Enterprise Trade & Employment Peter Burke

Number of job projects won by IDA Ireland down on 2023

There has been a fall in the number of job projects secured by IDA Ireland this year compared to 2023, the agency said today.

Business • 17 Dec 24

Analysis shows the percentage of job postings requiring green skills in Ireland is one of the highest internationally (Stock image)

Demand for green skills grew over 22.1% last year

Demand for green talent in Ireland grew by over 22.1% last year, well above the global average of 11.6%, according to research.

Business • 12 Dec 24

James Lloyd, Ireland Site Lead at Juspay, Siobhan Hanley, Project Manager, International Financial Services, IDA Ireland, Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA Ireland and Maeve McConnon, Head of International Financial Services, IDA Ireland

India's JUSPAY to open Dublin office, create 30+ jobs

India's JUSPAY, which provides next-generation payment solutions for enterprises and banks, is to open a new office in Dublin.

Business • 06 Dec 24

IDA boss told Apple ruling not 'reputationally damaging'

A briefing for the boss of IDA Ireland said the €13 billion Apple tax judgment against Ireland was "not reputationally damaging, although unfortunate."

Business • 05 Dec 24

IDA warned about "intense and aggressive" FDI competition

The IDA warned the Government that competition for foreign direct investment was becoming "more intense and aggressive" than ever as Ireland grappled with its own infrastructure frailties.

Business • 21 Nov 24

Joe Inzirillo, EVP and CTO of SiriusXM, Joan DeLuca, Site Lead & Vice President, Software Development at Sirius XM and Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA Ireland

SiriusXM to create 200 jobs in expansion to Dublin

US audio entertainment company SiriusXM said it plans to create 200 jobs over the next few years in Ireland.

Business • 14 Nov 24

IDA Ireland chief executive Michael Lohan

IDA Ireland brand 'misquoted' and 'confused' review found

A brand review of the state investment agency IDA Ireland found it was often "mis-quoted" and "confused" for other organisations including the Irish Dental Association, Enterprise Ireland or the Department of Enterprise.

Business • 08 Nov 24

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Peter Burke is in the US this week on a trade mission with IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland

Minister Burke leads trade mission to US West Coast

Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland are starting a Trade and Investment Mission to the West Coast of the US today, led by Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Peter Burke.

Business • 23 Sep 24

Mary Buckley, Executive Director of IDA Ireland, David Lainchbury, Chief Procurement Officer & SVP International Operations Keurig Dr Pepper, Minister of State Dara Calleary and Senator Fiona O'Loughlin

Keurig Dr Pepper Irish facility to cut emissions by 100%

Keurig Dr Pepper is to invest €6.44m in its beverage production International Operations hub, based in Newbridge in Co Kildare, which will see the plant powered with 100% renewable electricity