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Chips sector aims for 34,500 incoming roles

A strategy designed to strengthen Ireland’s role in the global semiconductor industry has been launched.

Peter Burke (Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment) said that the Semiconductor Strategy, Silicon Island was aligned with the EU Digital Decade.

Roadmap

He said that it set out a clear roadmap to grow Ireland’s semiconductor sector by creating high-value jobs, attracting major investment, and deepening the country’s leadership in cutting-edge technology as a key player in Europe’s semiconductor future.

Speaking at the launch (19 May) he said: "We’re setting our sights on the next frontier: semiconductors. Ireland already has a strong semiconductor base, with over 130 indigenous and multinational companies, 20,000 jobs and €13.5 billion in annual exports.

“But with the right support, I believe we could do far more. By 2040, Ireland could support up to 34,500 new semiconductor roles."

Developed through public consultation with industry, academia, government and research partners, the Silicon Island strategy focuses on building a future-ready talent pipeline and emerging opportunities across advanced manufacturing, design, and R&D.