Ireland is the only English speaking country in the Eurozone and provides an ideal hub for organisations seeking a European base.
Ireland's inward investment promotion agency, the IDA, is a non-commercial, semi-state body promoting Foreign Direct Investment into Ireland through a wide range of services. We partner with potential and existing investors to help them establish or expand their operations in Ireland.
Achievements
IDA Ireland’s main objective is to encourage investment into Ireland by foreign-owned companies. Our success is measured by the impact on the Irish economy of FDI and IDA supported companies.
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The financial services division of IDA Ireland is responsible for marketing the financial services sector in Ireland and for dealing with new business and established IFSC companies.
Over the past 70 years IDA Ireland has evolved to become a global force in attracting FDI to Ireland and a key influencer in the development of the Irish economy and its reputation abroad.
Forbes magazine has ranked Ireland as one of the best countries for business. This is not just for large multinationals, but also the potential multinationals of the future. IDA nurtures these high-growth companies, helping them forge their future success in Ireland.
We have a long track record in helping companies from dynamic new start-ups to massive multinational corporations establish operations in Ireland. Read about their experiences in the success stories page on our website and how IDA Ireland gave them the know-how, connections and support to make things happen.
Ireland’s performance as a hub for Foreign Direct Investment is unrivalled.
Ireland has a proven track record as a successful location for world leading established and high growth multinational companies from around the world. One third of multinationals in Ireland have had operations in the country for over 20 years, illustrating the longevity, resilience and commitment of these companies to Ireland
