O’Shea Welcomes Strong Regional Jobs Growth as Enterprise Ireland Announces End of Year Job Results

Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea has welcomed new figures published today by Enterprise Ireland showing strong and broad‑based regional job creation in 2025, with total employment across Enterprise Ireland client companies rising to 232,425, a net increase of 2,938 jobs over the year.

Crucially, the results confirm that 69% of all new jobs were created outside Dublin, with every region in the country recording employment growth.

Deputy O’Shea said “These results clearly demonstrate the strength, resilience and ambition of Irish businesses, and show the real impact of Fine Gael’s commitment to balanced regional development. Enterprise Ireland‑supported companies are continuing to create high‑quality, future‑focused jobs in communities across Ireland. This strong regional performance is particularly encouraging and reflects strategic investment in skills, innovation and local enterprise growth.”

The county‑by‑county breakdown underscores significant gains across the country. In Cork, employment in Enterprise Ireland client companies rose by 485 in 2025, reinforcing the county’s growing base of enterprise and export‑focused employers.

Enterprise Ireland also directly invested €49.5 million in Irish companies in 2025, leveraging €440 million in total investment to support scaling, innovation and export‑led growth.

Deputy O’Shea added “These figures show that our long‑term focus on supporting entrepreneurs, boosting regional enterprise and enabling Irish companies to grow internationally is delivering real results. Fine Gael remains committed to ensuring that every region rural and urban benefits from Ireland’s economic success.”