Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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84. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the net number of new jobs created in Enterprise Ireland client companies in County Kerry, in each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7522/15]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Enterprise Ireland is the agency under my aegis to help companies throughout Ireland start and scale, innovate and remain competitive on international markets. The companies that Enterprise Ireland works with are a vital source of employment in every county and region across Ireland.

In 2014, EI assisted companies generated 19,705 new jobs. This resulted in a net increase of 8,476 in the total number of people employed by Enterprise Ireland supported companies, the highest net gain in the history of the Agency.

In terms of their overall contribution to the economy, Enterprise Ireland clients account for over €20 billion in expenditure in the Irish economy and support more than 300,000 jobs (direct and indirect) in Ireland – this is equivalent to approximately 16% of the total workforce.

Employment data for Enterprise Ireland is collected annually as part of the Annual Employment Survey which measures the number of jobs in Agency assisted client companies.

Table 1 identifies the net number of new jobs created in Enterprise Ireland client companies in County Kerry for the period 2005-2014.

Table 1Kerry Net Change in employment 2005 to 2014