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Industry Review: Manufacturing

In terms of manufacturing this industry actually accounts for 32% of Ireland's GDP. Comparatively...

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11.30 2 Nov 2019


Industry Review: Manufacturing



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11.30 2 Nov 2019


In terms of manufacturing this industry actually accounts for 32% of Ireland's GDP.

Comparatively speaking, this dwarfs other European countries such as Germany whose manufacturing sector accounts for just 21%, while the European average is 15% total.

So, with such a vibrant and varied sector here in Ireland and one that is integral to the economic prosperity of the country, we decided to take a closer look.

Bobby was joined in studio by:

  • Barry Kennedy - CEO of Irish Manufacturing Research
  • Dónal Óg Cusack - Senior Engineering Manager Digital & Automation Systems
  • Tom Keogh - CEO of Keogh's Crisps

 


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