IDA Ireland is the agency responsible for the attraction and retention of inward foreign direct investment (FDI) into Ireland. Founded in 1949, it works with international companies in Ireland, engaging with a range of sectors, including engineering, information and communications technologies, pharmaceuticals, and financial services. IDA Ireland is headquartered at Three Park Place, Hatch Street, Dublin.
As a semi-state body, IDA Ireland plays an important role in Ireland's relationship with foreign investors, with multinationals accounting for 10.2% of employment and 66% of Irish exports. In 2024, it won 234 projects, supporting 13,500 jobs, and in 2025, it announced record results, securing 323 foreign investments, with the potential to create 15,300 new jobs. The organization employs approximately 461-3,550 staff members and maintains offices across six continents.
Recent Leadership
Dónal Travers was appointed Executive Director of IDA Ireland in December 2025, having previously held the position of Global Divisional Manager for Technology and Consumer, Content & Business Services.
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