Ireland’s Economic & Competitiveness Update Q4 2017 +1.7% Consumer spend +20% Construction +3.2% Exports IMD ranks Ireland 6th in the world for overall competitiveness. Fastest growing economy in Eurozone for past three years (2014 – 2016). Strong growth continues in 2017; 5.5% yoy growth in first half 2017 Domestic demand and exports contributing to growth. Competitiveness maintained in growing economy; Price inflation remains subdued, 0.2% yoy in September. Ireland’s Budget 2018 safeguards Ireland’s public finances amid internationally uncertainty committing 70% additional capital spending between 2017 and 2021. Source: IMF World Economic Outlook, October 2017 Ireland EuroArea 2017 2018 2019 2.1% 3.4% 1.9% 3% 1.7% 4.1% 10% 64% 80% 65% €18.7bn €5.5bn www.idaireland.com Copyright IDA Ireland 2017 In the face of global economic & political uncertainty Ireland remains a stable, competitive, secure, pro-business economy. Same high level of investments secured as this time last year at 114. Multinationals make a significant contribution to the Irish Economy; Some leading investments secured include: of total Employment in Ireland (2016) annual spend in Irish Economy on payroll, materials and services (2015) of RD&I Investment + 14,000 R&D staff (2015 & 2016) of Corporation Tax (2015) of Exports (2016) invested annually in capital projects (2015)