Many US multinationals have a long history in Ireland’s regional locations, however in recent decades, greater investment in the regions has cultivated a highly educated workforce, a great quality of life and provided enhanced connectivity through air, ports, rail and roads.

In 2023 there were 480 US operations in regional locations around Ireland, directly employing 118,000 people and supporting a further 94,000 jobs across Ireland’s regional communities.

Additionally in 2022, US multinationals spent €21.8 billion in Ireland’s regions on payroll, goods, services and capital expenditure.

One of the strengths of the regions has been a ‘clustering effect’ leading to strong sector representation and centres of excellence throughout Ireland such as tech in Dublin, medtech in Galway, digital and pharmaceuticals in Cork and advanced manufacturing in Limerick. AmCham’s regional chairs are acutely aware of the factors that attract companies to Ireland, and are continuing to advocate for and promote investment and development in Ireland’s regions.