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Enterprise Ireland reports 9% increase in job numbers across West region last year

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Enterprise Ireland reports 9% increase in job numbers across West region last year

Galway Bay fm newsroom - Job numbers at businesses backed by Enterprise Ireland increased by 9% in the West last year.

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The net jobs created in companies supported by the body nationwide increased by almost 12 thousand in 2021 - a new record.

Just over two thirds of the new jobs in 2021 were created outside Dublin.

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Employment increased across all economic sectors, with particularly strong job growth reported in life sciences, business services and digital technology.

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Chief Executive Leo Clancy says most industries are performing well.

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