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Infrastructure

Infrastructure

Resilient and flexible infrastructure to support your business

  • A modern location for FDI, backed by an ambitious public expenditure plan, Ireland has all the resources your business needs

  • From utilities and networks to transport links, Ireland offers easy access to the EU market and international supply chains

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Source the skills you need to make your investment in Ireland a success

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Accessible from anywhere

No matter where you set up operations in Ireland, you’ll have ready access to an international airport or transport hub. Daily international connections by sea and air link Ireland to Europe, the UK and the world.

  • Countrywide motorway network connects all regions with transport hubs
  • Ongoing public investment in sea, air, rail and road networks

Investing in the future

The latest National Development Plan promises the highest ever investment in vital infrastructure from public transport and housing to sustainability and education up to 2030, supporting economic growth and foreign direct investment.

  • €165 billion budget committed to major infrastructure projects
  • Longer-term strategy aims to support overseas investment

Sustainable energy commitment

Ireland’s energy policy is built on three core policy objectives of sustainability, security of supply and competitiveness. Ireland is also taking a lead in promoting sustainable energy technologies, including offshore wind and wave energy.

  • Up to 80% of electricity from renewable sources by 2030
  • 50% reduction in emissions targeted within the same timeframe

Ireland’s always on

As a hub for the biggest names in technology, Ireland offers an advanced telecoms and broadband infrastructure, backed by a large number of service providers operating in an open and competitive market, giving investors the choice of high-capacity connectivity.

  • Access Tier 1 high-speed, low-latency networks to the US, UK and EU
  • Ongoing investment in and support for high-capacity and diverse connectivity

Securing water supply

Supporting water-intensive industries including life sciences and technology, Ireland continues to invest in maintaining and upgrading its water network. This investment is guided by principles of social, economic and environmental sustainability.

  • €8.5 billion investment in water services sector to 2027
  • Ireland’s water network is managed by a state-backed utility

Success Stories: Hear from leaders calling Ireland home

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NetApp
Regeneron
Zendesk
Fragomen
Diligent
Shutterstock
Company set up European HQ in Cork in 2022

Company set up European HQ in Cork in 2022

Cork has become the global hub of choice for international headquarters of technology companies, home to over 100 technology companies. With over 40,000 students across Cork’s two universities, NetApp’s decision to base its international headquarters in Cork provides access to a talent pool that is truly worthy of supporting the robust and evolving technology market. As well as being a part of the vibrant emerging business scene in Cork, NetApp’s hybrid working model means there are opportunities for technical and non-technical candidates across Ireland.
Biologics leader scales rapidly across two strategic sites in Ireland

Biologics leader scales rapidly across two strategic sites in Ireland

In order to make space in our New York facilities to accommodate our COVID-19 efforts, we needed to ramp-up capacity here in Limerick. Despite ramping up commercial production sooner than planned, my team hasn’t missed a beat. You can only perform like this if you have good people, and Ireland has lots of good people, so we are excited to be hiring 400 more.

Dublin site is a regional hub for product development

Dublin site is a regional hub for product development

Dublin is such a hub for big tech companies that you might think ‘if we come to Dublin, we’re going to be competing with all of them, we won't be able to get good staff’. But I think the opposite is true. Because we’ve got such a base of well recognised brands in Dublin, that actually brings qualified people from all over Europe here.
In 2023, Fragomen celebrated five years in Ireland

In 2023, Fragomen celebrated five years in Ireland

We are incredibly proud to celebrate five years of success in our Dublin office, which has included extensive collaboration with Ireland’s robust business community. We provide crucial immigration support to our Ireland-based clients and international companies that thrive in the country’s supportive economic climate and increasingly streamlined business immigration system.

Educated workforce enables rapid ramp-up for software company

Educated workforce enables rapid ramp-up for software company

In other jurisdictions that we looked at, they literally wanted you to land and sign the deal. Whereas the IDA were very powerful in thinking about the next wave of growth beyond the first 200 people, and what type of skills we might look for then. It genuinely does feel like a partnership rather than a one-and-done, and the after-sales experience is excellent too.

Technology and language skills an attractive mix for US business

Technology and language skills an attractive mix for US business

We are grateful to have found a home in Dublin for Shutterstock, and the city’s innovative and tech-forward culture makes it the perfect fit for our engineering and research and development teams. Our Ireland hub connects us to key players around the world and helps us drive our business forward relentlessly.

Reasons to invest in Ireland

Infrastructure

Infrastructure

Resilient and flexible infrastructure to support your business

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Quality of life

Quality of life

Work and life. Balanced.

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Talent

Talent

Find and nurture the people you need to make your business thrive here in Ireland

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Ireland's Economy

Ireland's Economy

An enduring location for investment

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