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Hugh Rodgers

Dhia daóibh / Hello

Ireland

Politically Ireland is divided

into two parts:

The Republic of Ireland which

is made up of 26 Counties

Northern Ireland which is

made up of 6 Counties and is

part of U.K.

Ireland

Ireland’s Demography

Total Population 4.7 million

Population Aged 15+ 3.8 million

Employment 1.85 million

Unemployment rate 11.7%

Urbanization 62%

Ethnic Irish 87%

Literacy 99%

Parliamentary Democracy with Coalition Government

Member of the EU since 1973

Currency € - Euro

Time = GMT (Euro time minus1hour)

Impressions

Industry Sectors

• Largest exporter of Software in the world.

• The top 5 software companies have a presence in Ireland.

• 9 of the top 10 Technology companies based in Ireland.

• 9 of the top 10 Pharmaceutical companies based in Ireland.

• 11 of the top 10 Medical Device companies based in Ireland.

• More than 50% of the top Financial companies in Ireland.

• 50% of the worlds leased Aircraft managed from Ireland

Industry Sectors

EU - 49pc North America - 25pc

Asia - 10pc

Other European - 9pc

Elsewhere - 7pc.

Where Ireland's FDI exports go

Vacancies which specified language

Where are jobs available?

• ICT

• Science

• Engineering

• Languages

• Sales/marketing

• Accountancy / Finance

Where are jobs available?

• Demand for people with specific industry and

product knowledge,

• ICT skills / Tech support / Multilingual

Customer Service

• Particularly persons proficient in Nordic

languages, German, Dutch and French.

• Experienced Sales Representatives with

specific product or technical knowledge (e.g.

medical sales, technical sales).

Talented software developers who can do

Java, C++, Ruby, Python.

Also looking for frontend developers and web

designers with HTML, CSS, UI/UX and

JavaScript experience.

Preferable experience is 3 to 5 years and

anyone in senior and lead roles.

Software Developers

Sought after languages are German, French,

Dutch and Nordic,

of course a great level of spoken and written

English is required.

Key roles on offer are tech support, project

management and sales

Multi-lingual Professionals

java

ruby

.net

c

c++

c#

python

software dev

sql

Do you have any of these skills?

tech sales

hadoop

matlab

multi-lingual

german

dutch

swedish

norwegian

ui/ux

nosql

mongodb

sales

ppc

seo

sem

agile

Css

javascript

html

Skills required by Employers

Language proficiency (including English)

Customer service skills

Information / Communication Technology skills

One or any combination of the above skills will

enhance your employment opportunities in Ireland

Companies

Other companies in Ireland

Customer / Business Service Centres

IT Technical

Support Financial

Services Computer

Gaming Holiday

Reservations

Customer / Business Service Centres

Exciting, vibrant international work environment.

More than 25 different nationalities in some companies

Web Sites for Job search

www.eures.europa.eu

www.welfare.ie

www.customerserviceireland.wordpress.com

www.makeitinireland.ie

www.recruitireland.ie

www.irishjobs.ie

www.findajob.ie

www.jobs.ie

www.bestjobs.ie

www.cpl.ie

www.eolas.ie

www.dole.ie

www.adverts.ie

Job Information

Job Profiles

Salary and Benefits Package

Relocation assistance available

Health Insurance

Social engagement opportunities.

Education Funding

Recruitment Process

• CV to company

• Initial profile interview by phone

• 2nd interview for suitable candidates by

phone

• On site interview for suitable candidates

• Job offer if suitable and interested

The European Job Mobility Portal

CHECK LIVING AND WORKING CONDITIONS ON EURES WEBSITE

Labour Market

Information

Living and working

conditions

Free movement

www.eures.europa.eu

Qualification recognition

• The National Qualifications Authority of Ireland

www.nqai.ie is the Irish centre for the

recognition of international qualifications.

• The Authority represents Ireland in a European

network of Centres known as ENIC/NARIC

www.enic-naric.net

(European National Information Centre/National

Academic Recognition Information Centre)

What you need to do on arrival On

arrival

1. Register for PPS Number – Social Security

2. Register for Tax – Tax free allowance Cert.

3. Open a Bank Account

Personal Taxation

• Tax system: PAYE = Pay As You Earn

• 2 rates of Tax

20% on the first €32,800.00 earned

41% on all earnings above €32,800.00

• Personal tax allowances granted to individuals by a system of Tax Credits

More information on: www.revenue.ie

Income Tax – Example

• Single Person - Tax Credit €1,650

• Married Person - Tax Credit €3,300

• Example: INCOME TAX – Single Person

• Salary of €26,000 euro

• A single person pays 20% tax on €26,000 = €5,200

• Less €1,650 tax credit = €3,550 taxable pay

PRSI = Pay related Social Security

The amount of social insurance you pay depends on your

earnings and the type of work you do. Your social insurance

contributions in Ireland are referred to as PRSI (Pay Related

Social Insurance).

If you are an employee, your social insurance contributions

are deducted by your employer and collected by the Revenue

Commissioners.

Social insurance contributions are divided into different

categories, known as classes or rates of contribution.

Class A contributors, which means that you are entitled to the

full range of social insurance payments.

If you earn over €352 per week, you pay 4% PRSI on all your

earnings.

Benefits include Jobseekers, Illness, Maternity, Pensions, etc.

Universal Social Charge

Standard rate of USC (2014)

Rate Income band

2% Up to €10,036

4% Between €10,036 and

€16,016

7% Above €16,016

Universal Social Charge is paid on gross income of

more than €10,036 per year. Once your income is over

this limit, you pay the USC on all of your income.

Renting a House or Apartment

• Landlords usually require:

• 1 month’s rent in advance

• 1 month’s rent as security

• Generally require 1 year’s lease

• Rental agreements are legal

• Custom is for young people to share

accommodation.

Average rents in Dublin per month

Fully furnished €

• 1 bedroom apartment 700+

• 2 bedroom apartment 750+

• 3 Bedroom House 1100+

• Bedsit/Studio 500+

• More information & apartments for rent:

www.daft.ie

www.myhome.ie

Global prosperity index

Scandinavian countries Norway, Denmark and

Sweden take first, second and third on the

index with Australia and New Zealand coming

in fourth and fifth respectively.

Overall prosperity in Europe has increased -

the Netherlands, Ireland and Germany have

seen their positions rise and are now ranked

at eighth, tenth and 14th place respectively.

Why Ireland ?

Ireland is a good location both for business and

for family, both of which are important

considerations when selecting a country in which

to relocate.

Ireland offers a good quality of life

Cities like Dublin, Cork and Galway are often

found among the top best cities in the world in

which to live and, as a result, are highly sought

after as locations both by new businesses and by

high quality, experienced and well qualified /

trained people.

The quality of life in Ireland coupled with the

quality of potential employers is a huge

attraction for people from many other European

countries and further afield.

Ireland offers a good quality of life

This gives businesses in Ireland an expansive

pool of young, educated people from which to

build competent and experienced teams.

It provides jobseekers with experience and

opportunity within international companies.

Ireland offers a good quality of life

Landscape

Clean / Green Environment

Sports mad country………

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Go Raibh Máith Agat agus Slán / Thank you and Goodbye

Hugh Rodgers