Ireland’s FDI story in tech and fintech has moved from a simple “tax‑and‑talent” pitch to a more complex narrative about ecosystems, regulation and infrastructure. Yet the hard data shows that the old pillars have not disappeared so much as been built around.  The more challenging question for policymakers and investors is whether the thousands of jobs trumpeted in press releases actually show up in the employment statistics. The short answer is: in aggregate, yes. But on a project‑by‑project basis, we cannot publicly verify it, and that opacity is becoming a strategic issue in its own right. If you rewind a…

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