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EURES EURopean Employment Services
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………
Social & Friendly
Go Raibh Máith Agat agus Slán / Thank you and Goodbye
Hugh Rodgers