WHY INVEST IN IRELAND?
Forbes magazine has ranked Ireland as one of the best countries for business.
This is not just for large multinationals, but also the potential multinationals
of the future. IDA nurtures these high-growth companies, helping them forge
their future success in Ireland.
AHEAD OF THE CURVE
Ireland is home to many of the world’s leading high-performance companies
including Intel, Twitter, Pfizer, Citi, Huawei, Takeda, Fujitsu, Novartis and
Trend Micro. The country is also positioning itself to become a world leader in
the Internet of Things, Big Data, ICT Skills, Energy Efficiency, Health
Innovation and Cloud Computing.
OUR PEOPLE & TALENT
Our youthful workforce is well-educated, mobile, ambitious and adaptable. We
combine competitive salaries with a high standard of living which attracts
talent from every corner of the world. It's our people and their skills, rich
with creative and cultural DNA, which drives Ireland and its FDI investors'
success. In fact, we are one of the most productive economies in the EU.
WE WELCOME BUSINESS
Ireland has a small, highly globalised economy, with a well-established FDI
sector generating significant exports across business sectors. Our pro-business
attitude enables companies to set up swiftly, with minimum red tape, in a
connected environment. From green field sites and business parks to edgy
architectural offices - we offer the right property solutions to get our clients
up and running.
EXPORT MARKETS
Exports continued to grow in 2015 showing 13% growth in the first 3 quarters of
2015 compared to same period in 2014. Overseas companies continue to be
significant exporters from Ireland, with IDA clients accounting for 66% of
national exports. . The country’s main markets are the EU and the USA.