In this blog, NERI Co-director Paul Mac Flynn discusses his NERI Report Series on the Digital and Tech Sector in Ireland.
Facebook, Google, and Twitter are just some of the most famous multinational companies that make up the ever growing digital sector in Ireland. Looking at the performance of the Irish economy over the last number of years it is clear that this sector has contributed significantly to the growth in output and economic recovery since the financial crash. It is also appears highly likely that the Republic of Ireland’s unique tax arrangements have played a large part in attracting these companies.
What is undeniable, however, is that the digital sector now plays a very significant roles not just in terms of economic output but also employment in the Republic of Ireland. This report outlines how employment levels in the Digital Sector have played out over the last number of years. In addition to growth at national level, there has also been growth in the Digital Sector within the regions of Ireland. This growth has not been uniform and different parts of the digital sector play a greater role in some regions than others. While Dublin is quite obviously the epicentre of the digital sector in Ireland, various sub-sectors are very important to particular regions and areas. This report aims to provide a more detailed picture of the national and regional structure of the fastest growing sector of employment in Ireland.