1. The Internationalisation of the Irish Economy Frank Barry Trinity College Dublin

2. FDI-Intensity of the Irish Economy Share of foreign affiliates in manufacturing employment Share of foreign affiliates in services employment FDI inward stock (USD) per head of population (2004) Ireland492257,372 EU152310 9,796 CEE3316 2,403

3. Technology mix of foreign firms

4. Technology mix of indigenous firms

5. US Direct Investment Position in Ireland (percentage share of European total in each sector)

6. Growth of Irish GNP and Irish Services Exports 1999-2004

7. Global Trade Share of Irish Services and Merchandise Exports

8. Gross Expenditures on R&D 1991199720002002 Ireland as share of EU150.350.690.700.73 Ireland as share of OECD0.110.200.200.22

9. Export activities of indigenous and foreign- owned industry Percent of Gross Output Exported Percent of exports going to: UKOther EU USRest of World Indigenous 6640341214 Foreign- owned 9717521417

10. Major sectors accounting for overseas acquisitions by indigenous Irish firms –Financial Services –Construction and Property –Food and Agribusiness –Print, Paper and Publishing