The largest sector is the health sector with over 105,000 employees (largely in the Health Service Executive), followed by the education sector with approximately 98,450.
Reference 1: Employees.
Reference 2: Civil Service, Defence Sector, Education Sector, Health Sector, Justice Sector, Local Authorities, NCSA and Total.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_the_Republic_of_Ireland
Reference 2: Civil Service, Defence Sector, Education Sector, Health Sector, Justice Sector, Local Authorities, NCSA and Total.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_the_Republic_of_Ireland
