John Clendennen (Offaly, Fine Gael)
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38. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of companies (details supplied) that currently have operations or employment in Ireland; the type and location of these operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6737/26]

Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Central to IDA Ireland’s strategy, ‘Adapt Intelligently: A Strategy for Sustainable Growth and Innovation, 2025-29’ is an emphasis on partnering with the existing base of 1,800 clients from across the globe to identify opportunities to safeguard and strengthen their long-term investment in Ireland. IDA supports clients to increase the competitiveness of their Irish operations through investment in research, development & innovation, digitalisation, talent development and sustainability, positioning them to capture new growth opportunities.

The strategy also includes an ongoing focus on identifying new opportunities associated with FDI growth drivers of AI & digital, semiconductors, sustainability and health. These growth drivers are well aligned to the core sectors and territories in Ireland’s existing FDI base and will help shape IDA’s continued focus on attracting new investment to Ireland.

IDA Ireland enjoys strong partnerships with US investors and these partnerships have been built over many decades. The US is Ireland’s largest source of FDI, with over 900 client operations employing more than 210,000 people equating to almost 10% of Ireland’s workforce.

Ireland is home to 6 companies headquartered from Tennessee, employing 678 people throughout Ireland. Tennessee’s economy continues to demonstrate strong momentum, driven by population growth, a competitive cost base, and sustained investment. Tennessee is developing a growing presence in Business services, Manufacturing and Financial service sectors.

IDA Clients Companies headquartered in Tennessee are set out below: