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About Ireland

Work Permits

Individuals who hold a European Union or European Economic Area (EEA) passport are entitled to work in Ireland and any other member state. Work permits are not required if you fall into this category.

Those born in Ireland or to Irish parents or grandparents are entitled to an Irish passport if they have the relevant documentation.

Workers falling outside of these areas must have their potential or current employer submit an application to the employment regulation section of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.

If a person is coming to the State from an overseas company for a maximum period of three years for training, or being transferred within the company to Ireland for no less than four years, they are also free from permit paperwork.

Depending on their job skills, nationals of other countries may easily locate an employer to will sponsor them. Extreme shortages of qualified candidates are affecting almost every sector including: banking, financial services, telecoms, hotel industry, e-commerce, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, medical, education and call centres.

For information on working in Ireland, go to:

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Population

Ireland's total population is 3,632,944. Unlike the rest of Europe, Ireland possesses a remarkably young population - 21 per cent of the population is under 15 years of age.

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Currency

The Irish unit of currency is the Euro.

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Language

Ireland has two official languages, Irish and English; English is the most widely spoken language.

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Economy and Employment Tax

Ireland's economy has transformed over the last decade - the economy has grown by more than seven percent each of the past ten years. The general standard of living in the country has reached an all-time high, which has created unprecidented employment opportunities - reflected in the country's 95% employment rate.

For general information on the Irish economy, go to:

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Rental Prices

Prices in Dublin range from £800 to £1,300 per month depending on the quality and proximity to the city centre. Apartments may be rented for between £500 to £1,000 a month. Outside the main cities of Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick prices are significantly lower and the choice is greater. Rented accommodation is widely available in Dublin, both furnished or unfurnished. Rent periods are sometimes fixed and sometimes not. Newspapers are commonly used to advertise houses and flats to rent or buy.

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Travel & Tourism

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