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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

A proven path

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NetApp
Cadence
Qualtrics
ServiceNow
Stryker
Salesforce
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.
Cork facility designated as European R&D Centre of Excellence

Cork facility designated as European R&D Centre of Excellence

The timing and scale of this Cadence investment is a real boost to Cork’s growing reputation as a specialised R&D hub. Due to our proximity to the University College Cork and Munster Technological University as well as to Ireland’s largest ICT research centre, The Tyndall Institute, the region provides an amazing engineering and computer science talent pool to draw from.

Qualtrics Chooses Ireland for its Skills Base

Qualtrics Chooses Ireland for its Skills Base

Ultimately, what you want is a geography where you can build an office that has broad market coverage. For a company going into Europe, Ireland has the lowest cost to set up a business, with a broad pool of talent from across the EU
Company makes Ireland one of its largest international sites

Company makes Ireland one of its largest international sites

We think that Ireland has really become the gateway to the European Union. There’s so many things that US companies gain from their relationship with Ireland.

Ireland is home to Stryker’s European Operations headquarters

Ireland is home to Stryker’s European Operations headquarters

Stryker's presence in Ireland is more than just a business expansion; it's a journey of mutual growth, skills development, and technological innovation that helps position Ireland as a global hub for leading innovation in the medical technology industry.

2,500+ people now work at Salesforce in Ireland 

2,500+ people now work at Salesforce in Ireland 

We have tonnes of amazing customers, we continue to innovate so Salesforce is going to be in Ireland for a very long time.

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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