The number of Irish residents born outside Ireland continues to increase and at the 2016 census there were 810,406 . This was an an increase of 43,636 on the 2011 census figure. In April 2016, persons born abroad made up 17.3 per cent of the population of Ireland . The Census also found that 82,346 […]
Average weekly earnings in Ireland were €742.19 at the end of March 2018 . (€38595 annual pay ). This has increased by 2.4% in the past year from €725.05 a week (€37700 annually). In the five years to Q1 2018 average weekly earnings have risen by 7.1%, from €693.23 in Q1 2013 to €742.19. In […]
For anyone that is moving to Ireland from the UK – either permanently or temporarily – transferring some or all of your money to Ireland is going to be a requirement. But – What is the best way of sending money from the UK to Ireland ? The currency used in Ireland is the Euro […]
Car Tax Rates Ireland 2018 Car Tax rates in Ireland were last increased in the 2013 Budget – so the current 2018 rates of Irish Motor Tax have been the same since January 2013. The total amount of car tax paid by all motorists in Ireland in 2015 was €1.2 Billion Euro. There were 2.57 […]
The Irish economy is showing good signs of continuing recovery. In 2016 real GDP grew by 5.2%, well above the euro area average. The European Economic Forecast said that some of the impressive headline GDP figures are still heavily distorted by the activities of large multinationals . However , domestic activity appears to have been […]
If you are moving from the UK to Ireland or anywhere else in the Eurozone you will probably need to exchange currency . You might need to buy a property or have money available for renting and buying furniture etc. Opening a Euro bank account in Ireland is your first step. You will usually need […]