Living and Working Gudie ROI 2016

Guide to Living & Working
in the Republic of Ireland
Partnership | Experience | Impact
600 People
60 Offices
16 Countries
Grafton Recruitment offers tailor-made employment solutions,
providing flexibility and local knowledge in each of the markets we operate in.
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About Grafton Recruitment
Grafton Recruitment is one of the largest recruitment companies
in Ireland with 11 branches across the Republic of Ireland and
Northern Ireland, supported by 600 people in 60 offices in 16
countries. Our services include permanent recruitment, temporary
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Welcome to Ireland
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Working in ROI
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Public Transport
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recruitment, Executive Search and RPO/outsourced HR.
Living in ROI
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For 32 years Grafton Recruitment has been connecting talent and
opportunity. Last year we placed over 6,000 permanent employees
in roles, and supplied 5,000 temporary staff per week. We work
together to foster lifelong relationships and partnerships, driving a
positive impact for candidates, our clients and our business.
At Grafton Recruitment, we are all about people, creating success
together and enjoying ourselves in the process. If you need
recruitment advice we would be delighted to hear from you.
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Welcome to Ireland
Dublin | Cork | Limerick | Galway | Waterford
Dublin is the lively capital city of Ireland. Its range of elegant georgian houses to victorian pubs and the glittering modern buildings of Grand Canal docks make
it an enchanting city to live and work in. It has rich literary culture, with a wide range of museums and sports along with an international music scene. There is
always something going on...
Geography of Ireland
Ireland is an island in northwest Europe in the north Atlantic
Ocean whose main geographical features include low central
plains surrounded by a ring of coastal mountains. The highest
peak is Carrauntoohil (Irish: Corrán Tuathail), which is 1,041
metres (3,415 ft) above sea level. The western coastline is
rugged, with many islands, peninsulas, headlands and bays.
The island is bisected by the River Shannon, which at 386 km
(240 mi) with a 113 km (70 mi) estuary is the longest river in
Ireland and flows south from County Cavan in Ulster to meet
the Atlantic just south of Limerick.
Population Trends
Main Cities
zz Population 2012 – 4.65 million
Further Details of the main cities in Ireland can be found in
zz The life expectancy in Ireland is amongst the highest
the following links;
in the world, with the average life expectancy being 80
zz Dublin (Capital City) - http://www.visitdublin.com/
years of age.
zz Cork - http://www.discoverireland.ie/Places-To-Go/Cork/
zz The population demographic is made up as following;
• 0 – 14 y/o = 21.3%
zz Limerick - http://limerick.ie/
• 15 – 65 y/o = 67.2%
zz Galway - http://www.galwaytourism.ie/
• 65+ y/o = 11.5%
zz Waterford - http://www.waterfordtourism.com/
zz English is the most common language spoken in Ireland.
zz Irish (Gaelic) is spoken in limited areas mainly on the west
coast.
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Grafton Recruitment History
Sectors
International Reach
For over 30 years, Grafton Recruitment has been providing
Each year, over 100,000 candidates register with Grafton
With a European presence across 16 countries Grafton
permanent, temporary and outsourced recruitment solutions
Recruitment, making us one of the largest recruitment
Recruitment has 60 offices employing 600 people. Grafton
to clients in the private and public sectors in Ireland and
agencies in Ireland. We have roles available within
has a strong presence in Central and Eastern Europe
Northern Ireland. Our trusted team of advisors are available
Accountancy, Financial Services, Banking, ICT/Technology,
including Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia.
to give you the best insight into the skills that are required
Sales, Marketing and Scientific sectors.
in the marketplace and the opportunities available.
Our Services
Connecting talent and opportunity
Permanent Recruitment
Grafton Recruitment offers you professional, honest
Temporary Recruitment
advice during your job search. We advertise hundreds
Human Resource Consulting
of new vacancies from prestigious companies across
Employer Branding
a range of job categories and sectors every week,
Talent Monitoring & Mapping
so you get access to the latest and most interesting
Recruitment Process Outsourcing
offers on the labour market.
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Working in ROI
Visas & Permits | Income Tax | Bank Account
Public Holidays | Telephone/Internet | Air Access
Visas & Permits
Citizens of certain countires will require a visa in
order to visit Ireland. You can apply for an Irish
Visa a your nearest Irish Embassy or consulate.
A visa does not confer any right to live or work
in Ireland. The website below will provide
relevant information.
http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=8778
Information on suitability & requirements
Ireland to apply for your PPS number. Details
on the application process can be found at the
folling websites.
zz Social Security: http://www.welfare.ie/en/
zz Residence Rights: http://www.
citizensinformation.ie/en/moving_country/
moving_to_ireland/rights_of_residence_in_
zz General: http://www.citizensinformation.
ie/en/moving_country/moving_to_ireland/
working_in_ireland/coming_to_work_in_
ireland.html
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Annual Holiday Leave: 20 days + 9 Bank Holidays
information. You must already be living in
ireland/residence_rights_eu_national.html
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Minimum Wage: €8.65 p/h
social welfare benefirs, public services and
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html
Currency: Euros/€
service in Ireland. It helps provide access to
Information website:
ireland/visa_requirements_for_entering_ireland.
Max Working Hours: 48 per week
unique reference for all dealings with public
Pages/Your-social-security-rights-in-Ireland-
country/moving_to_ireland/coming_to_live_in_
Full-time hours: Normally 37-42 hour week
A Personal Public Service (PPS) Number is a
to work in ROI can be found on Citizens
http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/moving_
Employment
Income Tax
€
Bank Account
To open an account you will need to visit a
branch in person. The main local banks with
branches across the country include;
zz Ulster Bank- www.ulsterbank.com
zz Bank of Ireland- www.bankofireland.com
zz AIB - www.aib.ie
zz Danske Bank- www.danskebank.ie
Further information on banking prodcuts and
services please visit www.itsyourmoney.ie
Public Holidays
Telephone/Internet
Air Access
There are nine public holidays throughout the
International dialing code: +353
On the island of Ireland there are four principal
year:
Emergency numbers: Ambulance, Fire brigade,
international airports, Dublin, Cork, Shannon and
zz January 1 (New Year’s day)
Gardaí, life boat or mountain rescue dial 999 or
Belfast. There are also smaller regional airports
zz March 17 (St Patrick’s day)
112.
in Derry, Donegal, Kerry, Knock, Galway, Sligo, and
zz Easter Monday (no fixed date - between the
end of March and the end of April).
Waterford.
Mobile Telephone Networks in Ireland:
www.callcosts.ie allows consumers to compare
Transatlantic Routes include:
zz First Monday in May
mobile phone charges across all operators. It
zz Belfast: Scheduled flights to and from New
zz First Monday in June
assists consumers to select the optimum mobile
zz First Monday in August
zz Last Monday in October
phone package, based on their individual usage.
Connecting Internet: To access the internet
York
zz Dublin: Scheduled flights to and from Atlanta,
Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York,
zz December 25 (Christmas day)
from your home you generally need the
Newark, Washington DC, San Francisco,
zz December 26 (St. Stephen’s day).
following: a telephone line, a computer with the
Philadelphia and Toronto.
necessary software, a modem – an electronic
device that will connect to the internet from
your PC, an account with an internet service
provider. There are also options for connecting
zz Knock Airport: Scheduled flights to and from
Boston and New York.
zz Shannon Airport: Scheduled flights to and
to the internet that do not require a fixed
from Boston, Chicago, New York, Newark,
telephone line, for example, 3G modems.
Philadelphia and Toronto.
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Public Transport
Dublin Bus | Bus Éireann | Irish Rail
Luas | DART | Taxis
Bus Éireann
Dublin Bus
ublin Bus provides commuter
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services within Dublin.
It operates an extensive
network of 110, cross-city and
peripheral routes in the city
and the Greater Dublin Area.
Bus Éireann operates regional
Irish Rail operates city and
city, commuter, and intercity
commuter services in Dublin
bus services throughout
and Cork as well as intercity
Ireland.
services throughout Ireland.
Ticket options:
Ticket Options
Ticket Options
zz Pay as you go - please note that no change is given by
zz Adult Leap Cards can be used on services in the Greater
zz Leap Card in Dublin’s ‘short hop zone’, available from
the Bus Driver and ticket has to be redeemed at Dublin
Dublin Area. Available from www.leapcard.ie and Leap
Bus head office.
Card Ticket Agents.
zz Buy tickets at any one of 400 ticket agents, where you
see the Dublin Bus sign.
zz Adult Leap Cards can be used on services in the Greater
Dublin Area. Available from www.leapcard.ie and Leap
Card Ticket Agents
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Irish Rail
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zz Tickets can be bought at any Bus Éireann Travel Centre.
See www.buseireann.ie/travelcentres for a list of
locations
zz Also see www.buseireann.ie to purchase tickets online.
www.leapcard.ie and Leap Card Ticket Agents.
zz Single and return tickets can be bought from ticket
machines in stations.
zz Intercity tickets can be bought online at www.irishrail.ie
or in from ticket machines in stations.
zz Monthly and annual tickets available to purchase through
employers at www.taxsaver.ie.
Ireland’s public transport is nationwide with state companies operating
intercity services and in regional commutes. In particular getting to the major
cities using public transport is very accessible and by in large you will have
options in terms of mode of public transport you use.
DART
Luas
uas is Dublin’s tram service,
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operating two lines. The
Luas Red Line links Tallaght/
Saggart to Connolly/The
Point. The Luas Green Line
links Brides Glen/Sandyford to
St. Stephen’s Green.
Taxis
In Dublin, the electric rail
Taxis are a common mode of
system called the DART
transport in Ireland and easily
(Dublin Area Rapid Transit) is
available in all major urban
a quick and easy way to get
centres. The National Transport
around Dublin.
Authority are responsible for
regulating Taxi in Ireland.
Ticket options:
More Information
More Information
zz Leap Card
It runs along the coast of the Irish Sea from Malahide
For information about taxi regulations, a fare calculator and
zz Single & Return Tickets available from Luas Ticket
or Howth in north County Dublin southwards as far as
lost property visit www.transportforireland.ie/taxi
Machines.
Greystones, Co Wicklow.
zz Luas Tax Saver Monthly & Annual Tickets; info at luas.ie.
zz Luas + Bus +/or Rail Monthly & Annual Taxsaver Tickets;
info at www.taxsaver.ie
There are several useful apps for obtaining taxis in Irish
There are a range of DART tickets and fares that offer
cities:
customer great value.
zz Hailo
zz Uber
DART services operate every 15 minutes all day.
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Living in ROI
Accommodation | Driving | Media
Healthcare | Education | Political System
Accommodation
Driving in Ireland
planning to stay in Ireland longer you must go through the
It is important that you research the area in which you intend
Q: During my stay in Ireland I will only be renting a car what
full driver licencing procedure. The procedure includes:
to live. Renting is best when you first move to Ireland there
do I need for car hire?
zz Pass a driver theory test
are a number of options available to you: rent a room in a
A: You must produce your own licence for inspection when
zz Apply for a learner permit
property, rent a house or rent an apartment.
hiring a vehicle in Ireland.
zz Complete a course of Essential Driver Training
zz Pass Your Driving Test
Most advertising for rental properties is done online. However
Q: I am a full licence holder and my licence was issued by an
newspapers and media outlets are also a good source. When
EU/ EEA member state, can I drive in Ireland?
Media
you move to Ireland for the first time you may find it more
A: Yes! Provided that the existing licence is valid. If you wish
There are four main Irish television stations. This includes
helpful to have face to face interaction even at the initial
to exchange your licence for an Irish licence you must do
stages of looking for a rental property.
so within 10 years of your foreign licence expiring and you
Some of the main renting websites include:
(RTÉ), RTÉ One and RTÉ Two, as well as TV3 and UTV Ireland.
must have certified details or a letter of entitlement from the
There are many daily newspapers in Ireland, including the
issuing authority.
Irish Independent, The Irish Examiner, The Irish Times, Irish
Daily Star, and the Herald. There are several ‘Sunday Papers’
zz www.daft.ie
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two operated by the state broadcaster, Raidió Teilifís Éireann
published weekly including the Sunday Independent, Sunday
zz www.myhome.ie
Q: I am a licence holder from a non- EU member state , can I
zz www.rent.ie
still drive?
zz www.property.ie
A: You can still drive, however this only applies on a
For local news there are many regional newspapers and
If you choose to use a letting agency a fee will apply for this
temporary basis for up to 12 months, presuming that you
radio stations. Finally an online publication TheJournal.ie is a
service and this is a one off fee or a percentage of the rent.
have a full driving licence in your home country. If you are
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Times and Sunday Business Post.
popular source of news.
Education
Ireland ranks highly as a place to live for people and families
of all ages. There are three main stages to the education
system:
of further education; these are substantially funded by the
require:
State. There are seven universities, which are autonomous
zz Proof of property purchase or rental, including evidence
and self-governing. They offer degree programmes at
bachelor, masters and doctorate level.
that the property in question is the person’s principal
residence,
zz Evidence of transfer of funds, bank accounts, pensions etc,
Primary education: Children do not have to attend until
Healthcare
the age of six but it is common for children to start school
Healthcare in Ireland is two tier (public and private) system.
the September after a child’s 4th birthday. Key areas of the
The healthcare system is governed by the Health Service
curriculum: Languages (English & Irish), mathematics, social,
Executive. A person may be required to pay subsidised fee for
environment and scientific education, arts education including
certain healthcare received depending on income, age, illness
Political System
visual arts music and drama, physical integration, social
or disability.
The political system in Ireland is parliamentary democracy.
personal and health education.
zz A residence permit or visa,
zz A work permit or visa, statements from employers etc.
The national parliament (Oireachtas) consists of the President
Accessing healthcare
and two houses. Dáil Éireann (House of Representatives) and
Post-Primary (Secondary) education: Typically a six year
Entitlement to health services is primarily based on residency.
the Seanad Éireann (the senate) whose functions and powers
programme. It consists of a three-year junior cycle followed
Regardless of nationality any person who is accepted by
come from the constitution of Ireland.
by a two-year senior cycle, a single ‘Transition Year’ is
the HSE as being ‘ordinarily resident’ in Ireland is entitled to
usually is taken following the Junior Certificate examination.
either category 1 (medical card holders) or category 2 (limited
The President exercises his/her power on the advice of the
Students generally commence the junior cycle at the age of
eligibility) of health services.
Government. The President is elected directly by the people
12. The senior cycle concludes with a state exam ‘the leaving
certificate’ exam at the end of 6th year.
every seven years.
If you are coming to live in Ireland or returning here to live,
you must satisfy the Health Service Executive (HSE) that
The Members of Dáil Éireann (called Teachta Dála or TDs) are
Third Level: Third-level education is made up of a number of
you are “ordinarily resident”. To establish that a person is
directly elected by the people at least once every five years.
sectors, universities, Institutes of technologies and colleges
ordinarily resident a Health Service Executive (HSE) may
It currently has 166 members.
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For more information please contact;
Ciara Connolly
Business Manager
Grafton Recruitment
T: +353 (0)1 517 5044
E: [email protected]
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Head Office
Grafton Recruitment
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