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Why emigrate to Ireland?

Ireland provides a unique immigration destination for persons seeking a safe and friendly location for family life. With a high standard of living, combined with a world-renowned English speaking education system, Ireland is certainly a destination for persons seeking long term opportunities. Additionally, Ireland is ranked highly amongst the top countries in the world to do business. We explore further these advantages below and why you should consider choosing Ireland as your immigration destination.

Safe & friendly location to Live

Ireland is an island country on the edge of Western Europe, known as the ‘Emerald Isle’ with a temperate climate, with average temperatures ranging from 14 to 16 degrees Celsius in summer and 4 to 7 degrees Celsius in winter. Ireland is a safe and friendly country for family life. It provides a beautiful natural environment, stable political system, high-quality education and a world-class healthcare system. Whether it is nature, wildlife, folklore or built heritage, Ireland is a land of historical enlightenment.

Moderate Cost of Living

The Irish economy is growing at the fastest rate in EU, despite this it maintains a moderate cost of living amongst EU countries. Dublin, Ireland’s capital is ranked 39th most expensive city in the world (Mercer Cost of Living Report). The private healthcare system is also relatively inexpensive and provides world class care without the need to travel outside of Ireland.

World Renowned Education

Ireland is an English-speaking country with a very high standard of education. Irish schools and colleges offer a safe and friendly environment for international students. Education in Ireland is compulsory from ages 6 to 16. Private tuition is also readily available for students at all levels of the education system.

There are eight public universities in Ireland which rank impressively well at international level and the country is understandably a popular choice for international students. The varied selection of higher education institutions combines with historic cities, beautiful countryside, and Ireland’s unique culture to make Ireland a highly attractive study destination.

Leading Country for Business

Ireland is known as the ‘Silicon Valley of Europe’ and many of the world’s leading companies such as Google, Facebook, Apple and Microsoft have chosen to set up their European headquarters in Ireland. Ireland’s performance as a hub for foreign direct investment is unrivalled. Ireland is now home to over 1,400 overseas companies and continues to attract businesses from sectors such as technology, engineering, life sciences, global business services and financial services. Most notably, Ireland’s corporate income tax rate is only 12.5%.