FDI and the Availability of Dublin Office Space. ESRI Research Notes 2015/3/2

Duffy, David and Dwyer, Hannah (2015) FDI and the Availability of Dublin Office Space. ESRI Research Notes 2015/3/2. UNSPECIFIED.

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Abstract

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is an important component of industrial policy in Ireland. Having pursued this policy for many years, Ireland is one of the most FDI-intensive economies in the OECD. The factors underpinning Ireland’s success in attracting FDI have been well documented and include EU membership, native English-speaking, low corporate tax rate, young and skilled labour force and demonstration effects.2 A recent policy statement on FDI identifies the role of cities as becoming increasingly important in FDI flows and cites the attractiveness of Dublin as a key determinant in Ireland’s overall FDI performance (Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, 2014).

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