IT industry to grow to 20,000 by 2000 - IDA

80% of IT employers plan to increase workforce in 97/98

80% of IT employers plan to increase workforce in 97/98

70% experience recruitment difficulties

84% of software development companies plan to increase workforce

74% of Irish companies say they are experiencing recruitment difficulties

87% require a third-level qualification

(Source: CSR Technoloy Salaries and Skills Survey)

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