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Tips on Moving to Ireland
Keelings Head Office, Roslin, St. Margarets,
Co. Dublin
Tel: + 353 1 813 5600
Dublin is at the very heart of Europe’s fastest-growing economy — and it shows in the lifestyles of the people. The combination of the traditional Irish welcome and the affluence of a thriving business environment is quite invigorating. This is a great time to work and live in Dublin.
General Information
For general information on all aspects of Irish life, from mythology and genealogy to pubs and restaurants:
www.ireland-now.com
A fully searchable directory covering Ireland’s culture and its people. Also includes commercial pages:
www.niceone.com
A specific site dedicated to providing information on moving to Ireland can be reached at:
www.movetoireland.com
For a map of Dublin city centre please refer to:
www.dublin.local.ie
Government
The Irish government Web site provides links to the sites of every government department and state agency:
www.irlgov.ie
PPS Number Application
To find details in relation to applying for a PPS Number, please refer to the following government website:
www.welfare.ie
Opening A Bank Account in Ireland
Please refer to the following website to obtain information about what you need to open a bank account in Ireland and the procedure involved in doing so:
www.bankofireland.ie
Business and Finance
Some prominent sources include these national newspaper and specific business press sites:
www.ireland.com
www.independent.ie
www.sbpost.ie
www.bizplus.ie
www.businessworld.ie
Taxation
To calculate approximate net income, based on salary and marital status, a tax calculator is available online at: www.revenue.ie
For information on all aspects of the Irish tax system, the official government site is very useful:
www.revenue.ie
Entertainment
Get an idea of what’s going on in the worlds of cinema, theatre, and entertainment:
www.wow.ie
www.entertainmentireland.com
Vehicle Insurance
Details in relation to car insurance in Ireland and quotations
www.fbd.ie
www.axa.ie
Education
The Irish education system is very well-respected internationally. The majority of educational institutions are free or state-aided. For more information on education in Ireland, click on:
www.irlgov.ie/educ
Health
For information on the health regime and systems in Ireland, go through www.irlgov.ie and click on the "Department of Health and Children".
Other useful sites include the two key private health care companies:
www.vhi.ie
www.bupaireland.ie
There is also a dedicated independent health portal site at www.irishhealth.com
Visas
To find out whether or not you need a visa to work in Ireland, and to get details on how to apply, go to:
http://www.entemp.ie/labour/workpermits/guidelines.htm
Property
These two property portals give a good indication of the types of property available in Ireland and what they cost:
www.myhome.ie
www.ascotfirst.com
For details in relation to renting accommodation this website gives a good indication of property available in Ireland and costs also.
www.daft.ie
Current Affairs, News, and Sports
The best sites for current affairs, news, and sports are the online versions of the two key national newspapers:
www.ireland.com
www.independent.ie
Travel and Tourism
The Irish state agency for tourism is Bord Failte. Their site provides information on all aspects of travel and tourism in the country: www.ireland.travel.ie/home/index.asp
The two major Irish airlines are located at:
www.aerlingus.com
www.ryanair.com
Any other queries on Moving to Dublin can be addressed by the HR department on
+ 353 1 813 5600
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