Donna McGettigan (Clare, Sinn Fein)
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453. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of vacancies by job title at Enterprise Ireland as of 31 October 2025; the estimated full year cost of filling each of those vacancies; when each of those vacancies will be filled, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61431/25]

Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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As of 31 October 2025, Enterprise Ireland had 75 vacancies at varying stages in the recruitment process. Details for which are set out in the attached spreadsheet.

The vacancy figure provided does not include posts where candidates have signed contracts of employment but have yet to start with EI.

In relation to the costings provided it should be noted that the costs are based on successful candidates starting at the minimum point of the scale. For Ireland-based posts, employer PRSI costs have been included in the figure.

Salaries for local overseas posts have been converted into euros. These scales are set using externally validated market rate of pay data.

Donna McGettigan (Clare, Sinn Fein)
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454. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of vacancies by job title at IDA Ireland as of 31 October 2025; the estimated full year cost of filling each of those vacancies; when each of those vacancies will be filled, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61432/25]

Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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IDA has a sanctioned headcount of 411, which will play a crucial role in achieving the agency’s objectives under its current strategy, Adapt Intelligently, A Strategy for Sustainable Growth and Innovation 2025 -29. As of 31st October 2025, IDA was carrying 29 vacancies, which are across several divisions, including overseas markets.

The table below sets out the 29 vacancies, including the job title for each vacancy, the sanctioned full-time equivalent (FTE), the estimated annual cost of filling each position, and the expected timeline for recruitment completion.

IDA is required to fill all posts at the minimum of the scale, with the associated costs outlined below. However, IDA’s recruitment process mandates that all positions are advertised internally before advertising externally, with exception to Grade 1 positions which are only advertised externally. In cases where an internal candidate is appointed, the position may be filled at a higher point on the scale.

The end-October 2025 list of vacancies in the IDA are as follows: