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In 2025, over 270 companies from the Western U.S. partnered with IDA Ireland, contributing to 78% of new R&D project approvals. U.S. firms accounted for 45% of first-time investments in Ireland, up from previous years.

Key players like Apple, Workday, and Anthropic significantly expanded their operations, driven by growth in AI, life sciences, and semiconductors. Noteworthy investments include Anthropic's six-fold expansion in Dublin and Workday's $204M AI Centre of Excellence. Ireland's attractive tax credits and commitment to renewable energy further enhance its investment landscape as it prepares for the EU Council Presidency in July 2026.