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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

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

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

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 Ireland chief executive Michael Lohan

New IDA jobs and investments lower in first half of year

The number of investments into Ireland by foreign multinational companies fell in the first six months of the year.

Business • 08 Jul 24

IDA chief executive Michael Lohan is attending the WEF in Davos this week

Red Sea issues will affect Irish economy - IDA chief

The head of IDA Ireland says supply chains and business certainty will be hit by the attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea but that Ireland should be able to stand out in terms of trust and stability when it comes to inward investment.

Business • 16 Jan 24

IDA Ireland's chief executive Michael Lohan

Tech losses lead to fall in jobs at IDA client firms

The number of people employed at IDA Ireland-supported multinational companies operating in Ireland fell very slightly this year, amid difficult economic conditions and a contracting tech sector.

Business • 15 Dec 23

IDA Ireland announces first rebrand in over 40 years

IDA Ireland has today announced a new corporate identity which it said reflects the national investment development agency's commitment to its partnerships with multinational clients and national stakeholders.

Business • 08 Nov 23

Michael Lohan, the CEO of IDA Ireland, said that investors' commitment to Ireland remains strong

IDA Ireland sees lower level of H1 job investments

The number of investments into Ireland by foreign multinationals and associated jobs won fell during the first half of the year, compared to the same period last year.

Business • 05 Jul 23

Michael Lohan, the new IDA Ireland CEO, attended the Bloomberg New Economy Gateway Europe conference in Wicklow today

New IDA Ireland CEO upbeat on foreign direct investment

The new chief executive of inward investment agency IDA Ireland has said the outlook for foreign direct investment (FDI) for this year is positive, despite uncertainty around the outlook for the second half.

Business • 19 Apr 23

Michael Lohan has been named as the new IDA Ireland CEO

IDA Ireland names Lohan as its new CEO

IDA Ireland has appointed Michael Lohan as its new chief executive.

Business • 21 Mar 23

Michael Lohan