Barry O'Leary, CEO of IDA Ireland, presented on the current impact of foreign direct investment in Ireland. IDA portfolio companies currently employ over 250,000 people and contribute €115 billion to the Irish economy. Recent investments include expansions and new facilities by pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies in Cork, Dublin, Sligo, and Galway, creating over 1,500 new jobs. Initiatives to support Ireland's pharmaceutical cluster include the Solid State Pharma Cluster and the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training. World competitiveness rankings show Ireland is highly ranked for factors that attract foreign investment such as skilled labor, investment incentives, tax rates, and adaptability. The FDI outlook remains positive with a strong pipeline