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Ireland

Ireland. Living and Working. Young highly educated workforce Immigration & Irish returnees National wage agreements English language High female participation rate. Labour Market Factors. Total Population 4.4 million Population Aged 15+ 3,8 million Employment 2,1 million

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Ireland

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  1. Ireland Living and Working

  2. Young highly educated workforce Immigration & Irish returnees National wage agreements English language High female participation rate Labour Market Factors

  3. Total Population 4.4 million Population Aged 15+ 3,8 million Employment 2,1 million Employment rate 68 % Unemployment rate 6.1 % Ireland’s Demography

  4. But the Irish economy is changing… Employment Growth 1996-2009

  5. Opportunities • Financial & Business sector (High level) • Industry (engineers) • Pharmaceutical Sector • IT Managers & Senior Professionals • Health Services

  6. Bring relevant personal documentation, relevant ‘E’ forms and European Health Insurance Card Speak at least basic English Have enough money to live for 1 month at least Have somewhere to stay on arrival – Friend www.hostelbookers.comwww.hosteldublin.com Know before You GoEssential Preparation

  7. Try to find a job before you arrive or be prepared to look for it Discuss any queries relating to your contract of employment directly with your new employer Seek pre-departure advice on “L & W” Know before You GoEssential Preparation

  8. www.fas.ie Employment - 5,300 Jobs (September 2008) Training Courses CV on line www.eures.europa.eu Living & Working in all the EU Countries Looking for job in Ireland FÁS – The Training & Employment Authority

  9. Irish Federation of Personnel Services (IFPS www.ifps.htm) No Charge to Jobseekers Agencies generally charge employers 12% to 20% of first year’s salary. Private Recruitment Agencies Looking for job in Ireland

  10. Irish Government www.irlgov.ie Citizens Information www.citizensinformation.ie Irish Times: www.irish-times.com Irish Independent: www.independent.ie Sunday Business Post: www.sbpost.ie Irish Examiner: www.examiner.ie Some Useful Web Sites

  11. Register for PPS Number – Social Security Register for Tax – Tax free allowance Cert. Open a Bank Account Introduction Letter from employer with exact details as per Passport or The letter from PPS application received back from Social Welfare Department Driving Licence or Passport Details of Irish Address – Utility Bill On arrival -what you need to do

  12. PPS Number A PPS (Personal Public Service) Number is your unique reference number. This PPS Number will help you to access benefits and information from public service agencies more quickly and more easily. This includes services such as Social Welfare, Revenue, Public Healthcare and Education. More information on: www.welfare.ie

  13. In your local Welfare office you need to show: Current Valid Passport or National Identity Cardand Evidence of either birth /work /unemployment /residency /tax liability /education and Evidence of address in Ireland!!! (Household Bill, Official letter/document, financial statement, property lease or tenancy agreement, verified employers letter. All documents must show the applicants name and address) PPS Number – How to apply?

  14. €8.65 per hour Please note: The minimum rate of pay increases from time to time. Details of current minimum rates are always available from the Employment Rights Information Unit or on the Department’s website www.entemp.ie Minimum Wage

  15. Tax system: PAYE = Pay As You Earn 2 rates of Tax 20% on the first €35,400.00 earned 41% on all earnings above €35,400.00 Personal tax allowances granted to individuals by a system of Tax Credits More information on: www.revenue.ie Personal Taxation

  16. Income tax - example Single Person - Tax Credit €1,830 Married Person - Tax Credit €3,660 Example: INCOME TAX – Single Person Salary of €26,000 euro A single person pays 20% tax on €26,000 =€5,200 Less €1,830 tax credit =€3370 taxable pay

  17. PRSI = Pay related Social Security No payment on first €127.00 of earnings On a basic salary the social security deduction is 4% on earnings over €127 A health contribution of 2% is deducted from all income More information on: www.welfare.ie Social Security

  18. Housing situation 45% Owned outright 35% Owned but with a mortgage 18% Rented (private/local) AccommodationRough guide

  19. Fully furnished € 1 bedroom apartment 1000+ 2 bedroom apartment 1200+ 3 Bedroom House 1400+ Bedsit/Studio 700+ Average rents in Dublinper month

  20. Landlords usually require: 1 month’s rent in advance 1 month’s rent as security Generally require 1 year’s lease Rental agreements are legal Custom is for young people to share accommodation. Renting a house or apartment

  21. Eggs (6) €1.25 Chicken (medium) €7.70 Potatoes (2.5kg) €3.80 Milk (1 litre) €0.90 Bottle wine (average) €10.00 Washing up liquid 500ml €1.50 Some approximate prices from a typical shopping basket

  22. Head of State: Mary McAleese – President The Dail (parliament) + Senate Current Prime Minister – Brian Cowen Coalition Government Currency € - Euro Time = GMT -Irish time plus 1 hour IRELAND

  23. Ireland offers a good quality of life Temperate climate – lots of rain! English speaking – the Irish language is still spoken in some areas but for work English is essential. Many young people – a variety of interests – football, gaelic games, golf, fishing, rugby, music (U2), theatre, cinema etc IRELAND

  24. Thank you Kamila Weglicka FÁS Training and Employment Authority 27-33 Upper Baggot StreetDublin 4 e-mail: kamila.weglicka@fas.ie Tel. Office: 00 353 1 607 0778 FÁS activities are funded by the Irish Government and the National Training Fund

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