Optimism
78%
Source: Grant Thornton IBR
Revenue
57%
Profitability
50%
Optimism, Revenue, and
Profitability in Ireland
“There are deep-seated historic ties between the United States and Ireland. The impact of these ties has been felt for centuries, but it has been particularly important for Irish businesses over the last few years."
Ireland
Optimism
Revenue
Profit
Optimism
Ireland
Revenue
Profit
Ireland
78%
European Union
56%
Ireland
57%
European Union
54%
European Union
45%
Ireland
50%
Partner and head of industry,
Grant Thornton Ireland
Martin Shanahan
Optimism - Ireland compared to the EU
"Investment by US firms in Ireland has helped drive the Irish economy and has helped it to consistently punch above its weight when compared to other countries in the European Union."
Partner and head of industry,
Grant Thornton Ireland
Martin Shanahan
Revenue - Ireland compared to the EU
“The cultural and linguistic links between Ireland and the United States undoubtedly help to make it so attractive to inward investment from across the Atlantic, but there are a number of other benefits too."
Partner and head of industry,
Grant Thornton Ireland
Martin Shanahan
Profit - Ireland
compared to the EU
“Not least, the stability of the tax regime, our highly skilled workforce and the generally business friendly environment help to make this the ideal place for US firms to establish a foothold within the wider European or EMEA market.”
Partner and head of industry,
Grant Thornton Ireland
Martin Shanahan
