Living and Living and WorkingWorking
IrelandIreland
Geographically Ireland is Geographically Ireland is divided into two parts:divided into two parts:
The Republic of Ireland The Republic of Ireland which is made up of 26 which is made up of 26 CountiesCounties
Northern Ireland which is Northern Ireland which is made up of 6 Counties and made up of 6 Counties and is part of U.K.is part of U.K.
GEOGRAPHY
Labour Market Factors
• Young highly educated workforce• Immigration & Irish returnees• Emigration• National wage agreements• English language• High female participation rate
Ireland’s Demography
• Total Population 4.4 million• Population Aged 15+ 3.8 million• Employment 1.9 million (2009)
• Unemployment rate 13.2% (January 2010)
Employment Growth 1998-2009
The Irish Economy
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Jan-May VacanciesYEAR
2008
2009 % Decline
Service/Sales Managers 1806 1039 42%
Health associate professionals 1105 469 58%
Science/engineering associate professionals 1700 729 57%
Other associate professionals 1811 1822 -1%
Skilled metals/engineering workers 2667 1018 62%
Skilled building workers 1177 328 72%
Clerical workers 5178 1781 66%
Health/care service workers 3169 1521 52%
Hotel/catering workers 8271 3703 55%
Sales workers 8038 4156 48%
Transport workers 1543 487 68%
Other service workers 6309 2850 55%
Other production workers and operatives 2818 753 73%
Total 48881 22567 54%
Opportunities – Where are jobs available?
• Specialised high skill areas of IT• Science• Sales/marketing• Accountancy• Health and care services workers• Engineering and management • Green energy• Catering (Chefs, waiters, fast food)• Security (shops, office, factories)
Occupational Employment Forecasts 2012
More information: www.fas.ie - FÁS Quarterly Labour Market Commentary
- Job Opportunities in the Down-Turn
Engineering, Computing, scientific, Medical,Legal and Financial Professionals
• Contact your local EURES Adviser before you leave the country
• Seek pre-departure advice on “L&W”• Bring relevant personal documentation,
relevant ‘E’ forms and European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
• Speak at least basic English• Have enough money to live for 1 month at least
Know before You Go Essential Preparation
Know before You Go Essential Preparation
• Try to find a job before you arrive or be Try to find a job before you arrive or be prepared to look for itprepared to look for it
• Discuss any queries relating to your contract of employment directly with your new employer
• Have somewhere to stay on arrival – Friend www.hostelbookers.com www.hosteldublin.com
Qualification recognition
• The National Qualifications Authority of Ireland www.nqai.ie is the Irish centre for the recognition of international qualifications.
• The Authority represents Ireland in a European network of Centres known as ENIC/NARIC www.enic-naric.net (European National Information Centre/National Academic
Recognition Information Centre).
FÁS – The Training & Employment Authority
www.fas.ie – Employment: 3,157 Jobs (February 2010)
* 5,300 Jobs (September 2008)
- Training Courses– CV on line
www.eures.europa.eu – Living & Working in all the EU Countries
Looking Work in Ireland
Private Recruitment Agencies
• Irish Federation of Personnel Services (IFPS www.nrf.ie )
• No Charge to Jobseekers• Agencies generally charge employers
12% to 20% of first year’s salary.
Looking for Work in Ireland
Internships/ Work experience in
Ireland • www.leargas.ie• www.ie.aiesec.org/AI• www.gradireland.com• www.iaeste.ie• EURES portal
{(Access www.eures.europa.eu ; select –Jobseekers; select - Related links: National Employment Services (on bottom right hand side of screen), select - Information and jobs for graduates (on left hand side of screen)}.
Some Useful Web Sites
• Irish Government www.gov.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
On arrival - What you need to do
1. Register for PPS Number – Social Security
2. Register for Tax – Tax free allowance Cert.
3. Open a Bank Account
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
PPS Number
In your local Welfare office you need to show:• Current Valid Passport or National Identity Card
and • 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?
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
Opening a bank account
Minimum Wage
€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
Personal Taxation
• Tax system: PAYE = Pay As You Earn
• 2 rates of Tax 20% on the first €36,400.00 earned 41% on all earnings above €36,400.00
• Personal tax allowances granted to individuals by a system of Tax Credits
More information on: www.revenue.ie
Income Tax - Example
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
Single Person - Tax Credit €1,830Married Person - Tax Credit €3,660
PRSI = Pay related Social Security
• The amount of PRSI you pay will depend on your earnings and the class you are insured under.
• If you earn less than €352 gross per week, you will not pay any social insurance
• No payment of social insurance on the first €127 of earnings per week
• On a basic salary (€352 - €500 gross per week) the social insurance deduction is 4% on earnings over €127 per week. NOTE: Should your earnings exceed €500 per week a 4% Health Levy applies to all your earnings
More information on: www.welfare.ie
Accommodation - Rough Guide
Housing situation
• 45% Owned outright
• 35% Owned but with a mortgage
• 18% Rented (private/local)
Average rents in Dublin per month
Fully furnished €• 1 bedroom apartment 700+• 2 bedroom apartment 750+• 3 Bedroom House 1100+• Bedsit/Studio 500+
Renting a House or Apartment
• 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.
Some Approximate Prices from a Typical Shopping
Basket(Tesco Dublin – September 09)• Eggs (6) €1.42
• Chicken (Tesco - medium) €2.99• Potatoes (2.5kg) €3.39• Milk (1 litre) €0.97• Bottle wine (average) €8.49• Washing up liquid (Tesco)500ml €0.79
IRELAND
• Head of State: Mary McAleese – President
• The Dáil (Parliament) + Senate• Current Prime Minister – Brian Cowen• Coalition Government• Currency € - Euro• Time = GMT -European time minus1 hour
IRELAND• 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
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