To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. At a time of economic uncertainty, it remains important for Ireland to continue to attract and retain foreign direct investment (" FDI"). Ireland has built a reputation as a leading FDI location which is evidenced by the long-standing presence of large multinational companies (" MNCs") in a variety of sectors. It is clear that the current sectoral FDI base has been key to driving Ireland's economic growth. Despite the unprecedented challenges companies faced during 2020, recent publications indicate that FDI in Ireland is well placed to weather the storm of the COVID-19