The fastest-growing economy in Europe, Ireland – otherwise known as “The Celtic Tiger” has experienced 9 years of stunning economic performance and is today an economic world leader.
The population of Ireland is 3.9m which is the youngest and most highly-educated in Europe with over 38% under 25 years of age.
% breakdown of Irelands population
Age
Total
% Total
0-14
827.400
21
15-24
641.500
17
25-44
1180.300
30
45+
1268.100
32
TOTAL
3917.3
100%
Ireland has 5 major cities which are populated in total by over one third (35.5%) of the entire population:
Population breakdown in the cities
City
Population
Dublin
1004.600
Cork
186.200
Limerick
87,000
Galway
66.200
Waterford
46.700
Currency
The currency in Ireland is the Euro. Ireland is a member of the EU (European Union) and in January 2002 our currency converted to the Euro which is the common currency of all European members.
Education
Ireland has one of the best education systems in the world - according to the latest IMD world competitiveness report. One million people are in full-time education and nearly 60% of all school leavers go on to third level.
Taxation and Entitlements
For detailed information on our tax system visit the website of the Revenue Commissioners: www.revenue.ie
Holidays
All employees, full, part-time, temporary or casual earn holiday entitlements from the time work is commenced. The organisation of The Working Time Act 1997 provides that most employees are entitled to 4 weeks annual holidays each year.
The Act also provides the following 9 Statutory holidays:
