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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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Salesforce
TikTok
Pfizer
Ericsson
Toast
Analog Devices
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.

TikTok’s Rapid Rise in Ireland

TikTok’s Rapid Rise in Ireland

Its strong pool of skilled and diverse talent, booming digital and technology sector, and rich heritage of arts and culture, make it such an attractive base for a platform that prides itself on being an inclusive home for creative expression

Leading global player has invested $9 bn+ in Irish operations

Leading global player has invested $9 bn+ in Irish operations

Pharmaceutical manufacturing in Ireland continues to perform very well contributing strongly to exports and economic growth and provides excellent career opportunities.

One of Ireland’s largest enterprise software development centres 

One of Ireland’s largest enterprise software development centres 

Ericsson creates game-changing technologies and services that shape our future and here in Athlone, as one of Ericsson’s largest R&D centres, we are at the forefront of opening new possibilities in communication for the world.

Irish operation has become a strategic global engineering hub

Irish operation has become a strategic global engineering hub

Toast originally chose to invest in Ireland largely for its concentration of high-level technical capability; over the last several years, we’ve come to reap so many more benefits from our strategic investment here–ease of collaboration with other Toast teams, Irish hospitality, and more.

1500 employees across three sites in Ireland (Limerick, Cork and Dublin)

1500 employees across three sites in Ireland (Limerick, Cork and Dublin)

Since 1976, Ireland has been a critical innovation centre for ADI, thanks to its strong academic and research organisations, business ecosystem, and progressive government leadership. This next-generation semiconductor manufacturing facility and expanded R&D team will further extend ADI Limerick’s global influence.

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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