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Ireland at the heart of Europe.

Invest in Ireland

Our dynamic business environment and multi-cultural population have made Ireland the fastest growing economy in the European Union.

Ireland is also home to global leaders across an array of sectors.

Why invest in Ireland?

Ireland’s talent and education offering is recognised globally. The Institute for Management Development ranks Ireland:

7th

in the world for a national culture that is open to foreign ideas

3rd

in the world for attracting and retaining talents

4th

in the world for labour productivity

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Ireland For Finance

Over the last 40 years, Ireland has built a well-regarded, specialist international financial services sector. It is home to approximately 600 international financial services companies and 60,100 employees - representing a 50% increase in jobs since 2015.

Ireland is home to some of the world’s largest international financial services companies in sub-sectors such as banking, funds, asset management and investment, insurance and reinsurance, fintech, and aircraft leasing.

The ‘Ireland for Finance’ strategy supports Ireland to continue to be a top-tier location of choice for specialist international financial services firms.

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Invest in Ireland

IDA Ireland makes it happen

As Ireland’s inward investment promotion and development agency, IDA Ireland partners with clients to ensure their set-up in Ireland is as successful as possible. They'll take care of the details while you get on with business.

From site visits through legal, recruitment, visa and property requirements, they provide the information, connections and assistance you need.

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