If you are thinking about Moving to Ireland - we have some information , advice and useful links to help you make the move. You will find free information and advice about : - Irish Citizenship , Removals to Ireland , Exchanging Currency , Buying a House, Employment in Ireland , Bank Accounts, Pensions, Income Tax, Credit Cards  , Car Tax   Broadband and much more.

Moving to Ireland still has a lot going for it - for newcomers or those returning after many years away. Like many other countries - the Irish economy has slowed down after several years of massive growth - but there are signs of recovery in 2013. The Central Statistics Office estimate that the number of Irish people returning to live in Ireland increased from 19,600 in 2011 to 20,600 in 2012.

Irish house prices have fallen by about 50% from their peak - which is great for anyone looking to buy a house in Ireland. The house prices in some areas are slowly starting to rise again (May 2013)) - and now may be a good time to think about buying a home in Ireland again. There are some bargains to be found.

In Ireland the personal taxation levels are still amongst the lowest in the OECD. For companies relocating to Ireland - the corporation tax is still one of the lowest in the world at 12.5%. Ireland is the only English-speaking country that operates within the eurozone.

Jobs are not as easy to find in Ireland now as they were 4 or 5 years ago. The construction sector was the main area of slowdown but many major IT related companies such as Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Twitter, Paypal ,Ebay ,Facebook HP, and Intel have located their European headquarters in Ireland.

The pace of life in Ireland is relaxed. Irish people seem to know that life isn’t just about the stresses and strains that we’re faced with daily, but rather about friends and family; holidays and celebrations; a pint and a laugh with friends.

Ireland is still a relatively uncrowded island - with great scenery and friendly people. Maybe your ancestors left Ireland many years ago - and you now want to return to your Irish roots.
Maybe you were born in Ireland and are thinking of going back "home" or even retiring in Ireland. Whatever your reasons - you should find some useful information here to help you make the move.

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