Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) surged 30% in 2007; Ireland 16th highest for inward investment; Number of Irish greenfield projects fell 22%; Outward Irish investment rose by more than 30%
Sep 25th, 2008 | By Finfacts Ireland Business & Finance Portal | Category: News worldwide
Foreign direct investment (FDI) surged 30% in 2007 to $1,833bn (€1,250bn, £990bn), surpassing the previous peak in 2000 by some $400bn. Flows of foreign investment into Ireland last year amounted to $31 billion, the 16th highest. The number of Irish greenfield projects fell 22%, following a decline of 25% in 2006. Investment from Ireland rose by more than 30% to $20.7 billion.