IDA Ireland says more than 15,000 jobs were created last year - bringing employment at client firms to the highest on record.
But when job losses were taken into account the net increase was 7,131.
197 investments were made last year - up 20% on 2013.
88 of those were from new investments,
The IDA says it will roll out a strategy for the next phase of development in the first quarter of this year.
Jobs Minister Richard Bruton:
