Rise in volume FDI

Between the end of 2012 and the end of 2013, the volume of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Ireland increased by €11 billion (from €276 billion to €287 billion). The main increases came from contributions of €11 billion from European countries and €3 billion from the United States. However, these were offset by a nearly €4 billion decrease in investment from Central American offshore countries i.e. tax haven jurisdictions. The net FDI position for Ireland at the end of 2013 was a surplus of €102 billion. This marked a €66 billion increase when compared to the net position of €36 billion at the end of 2012.

In 2013, flows of direct investment into Ireland were €28 billion, a decrease of €7 billion when compared to the inflow in 2012. The main sources of inward investment included the United States (€8 billion), offshore financial centres, France and Luxembourg. Investment from Europe fell by €7 billion (€23 billion to €16 billion) and by €5 billion from Asia (€4 billion to a disinvestment of €1 billion).