Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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319. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of jobs supported by Enterprise Ireland on 31 December 2014; and on 30 September 2015, by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34682/15]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Enterprise Ireland’s mission is to partner with entrepreneurs, Irish business, and the research and investment communities to develop Ireland’s international trade, innovation, leadership and competitiveness. The ultimate objective is increased employment and prosperity in Ireland. The companies that Enterprise Ireland works with are a vital source of employment, both direct and indirect, in every county in Ireland.

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

Table 1below identifies employment by county for 2014. The 2015 Annual Employment Survey is currently underway and it is expected that the results of this Survey will be available in December 2015.

Table 1 - Employment by County for 2014

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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320. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of jobs supported by Enterprise Ireland on 31 December 2013; on 31 December 2014; on 30 September 2015, in the Dublin region, by local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34683/15]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Enterprise Ireland’s mission is to partner with entrepreneurs, Irish business, and the research and investment communities to develop Ireland’s international trade, innovation, leadership, and competitiveness. The ultimate objective is increased employment and prosperity in Ireland. The companies that Enterprise Ireland works with are a vital source of employment, both direct and indirect, in every county in Ireland.Employment data for Enterprise Ireland is collected annually as part of the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Annual Employment Survey which measures the number of jobs in Agency assisted client companies.

Table 1below identifies the employment for Dublin for 2013 and 2014. The 2015 Annual Employment Survey is currently underway and it is expected that the results of this Survey will be available in December 2015.

Table 1 - Employment for Dublin for 2013 and 2014.