South-East Regional Authority
Key Competitive Attractions
The economy of the South-East Region mainly consists of agricultural, manufacturing, services, tourism, and fishing and aquaculture activities.
The agriculture / food and drink production sector is a dominant sector and accounting for a large portion of output and jobs.
Foreign investment accounts for 11,000 jobs in more than 70 businesses in the region, and is predominantly orientated around the sectors of electronics, precision engineering, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and international trade.
Major companies:
Braun Ireland Ltd., Coca Cola, Glaxo Smithkline, Lapple Ireland Ltd., Lancaster Laboratories, Merck Sharpe & Dohme, Abbot Laboratories, Boston Scientific, Clonmel Healthcare, AOL Bertlesman, Bausch & Lomb, Honeywell International Ltd., Hasbro Ltd., Garrett Engine Boosting Systems, IVAX, Servier, Genzyme, Lake Region Manufacturing Company, Cordis, Teva, Waters Technologies, Unum, ABS Pumps, Equifax Database Company, Honeywell, Alza Ireland Ltd., and Sola ADC Lenses.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
The South-East Region encompasses five counties and six local authorities: Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary, Waterford City, Waterford County, and Wexford. The Regional Authority provides a regional level of government and provides support and advice to the council bodies, promotes investment in the region, and helps coordinate the regional Strategies.
