Why Ireland: According to the latest summer 2014 updates from IDA Ireland, companies continue to be attracted to Ireland for a variety of reasons:

Talent: Our predominantly young work force is capable, adaptable,

mobile and committed to achievement. The median population

age is 35, the lowest in the EU.

Track Record: Over 1,150 multinational companies have already

chosen Ireland as their strategic European base.

Taxation: Ireland’s Corporation Tax Rate is 12.5%.

Technology: Significant state investment in R&D helps ensure

Ireland stays at the forefront of technological innovation.

Education: Ireland leads in the skills race with a higher percentage

of 3rd Level Graduates than UK, US and OECD averages. An EIU

Benchmarking Competitiveness Report ranks Dublin as the best

city in the world for human capital.

European Market: Companies located in Ireland benefit from

barrier-free access to over 500 million consumers in Europe,

one of the largest markets in the world (circa 22% of global GDP).

English Speaking: English is the universal spoken language.

The country is a highly developed multi-cultural community

and a leading member of the Eurozone.