RELOCATION GUIDE

Living & Working in
Ireland

Moving to Ireland

Located on the western edge of Europe, Ireland is known for its beautiful landscapes that are rich in history and heritage. Famous for their hospitality, the Irish people are renowned for welcoming everyone with open arms.

Ireland boasts a vibrant culture brimming with vitality and “craic”.

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Living & Working in Ireland

Ireland presents a highly attractive option for ex-pats who are looking to build their career prospects while also enjoying an excellent quality of life. Ireland has the third-highest quality of life in the world with excellent rankings in employment, earnings, and education.

Ireland is home to a thriving technology sector. According to figures from the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation, there are currently about 80,000 professionals working in tech throughout Ireland. The Expert Group on Future Skills Needs has identified significant demand for ICT skills in Ireland – forecasting 8,000 job openings per annum.

Ireland has a booming life sciences industry that employs over 50,000 people directly and exports more than €45 billion annually. There are collaborative clusters in Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Devices and Diagnostics located throughout the country. Ireland is home to 10 out of 10 of the world’s top pharmaceutical companies, 24 out of 25 of the world’s leading biopharma companies and 18 of the world’s top med-tech companies.