A new report by Grow Remote, an organization advocating for remote work, reveals that 350,000 office jobs in Ireland could be performed remotely, potentially boosting the economy and reducing carbon emissions.
The study is based on data from Eurofound’s “Quality of Life in the EU 2024” survey. It found that while 72.5% of jobs classified as “teleworkable” in Ireland are currently remote or hybrid, 27.5% are still office-based.
Grow Remote estimates that transitioning just one-third of these jobs to fully remote roles within three years could create 100,000 remote jobs. This shift could inject an estimated €150 million into local economies, increase community engagement, and significantly cut CO2 emissions.
Tracy Keogh, Co-founder and Chair of Grow Remote, urged the government to establish an agency focused on attracting remote jobs to Ireland. “If we secured just 10,000 of the 100,000 available remote jobs, that would generate €130 million for taxpayers and provide employment in some of Ireland’s most remote areas,” she said.
Keogh emphasized the need for structural changes to support remote work, noting that the current system isn’t designed to maximize this opportunity. “We need quick wins to ring-fence remote jobs to the island of Ireland,” she added.
The report highlights that enabling more remote work could help address regional economic disparities, reduce commuting, and improve overall quality of life. Grow Remote continues to offer training programs for individuals and employers to facilitate this transition.
