ireland update summer 2014

Ireland Update

Summer 2014

Ireland Update Summer 2014

Ireland

Capital: Dublin

Population: 4.5 million

Official languages: English and Irish

Currency: Euro

Major trade partners: US, UK, Eurozone, Asia and Australia

Major industries: ICT, Life Sciences, Financial Services, Med Tech,

Online, Agriculture and Tourism

© American Chamber of Commerce Ireland 2014


The Irish economy today

• Ireland is continuing to see economic growth

• Government budget deficit has decreased every year since 2008

• Exports at all time high of €177 billion

• Over €500 million in pro-jobs tax measures included in Budget 2014

• Employment grew by 61,000 in 2013

• GDP is forecast to grow by 2.1% during 2014



Exiting the Bailout

Ireland successfully exited the EU/IMF/ECB Bailout in December 2013

• Banks have been recapitalised & restructured

• Financial regulatory system transformed

• Mortgage Arrears Resolution Targets set

• GDP is forecast to grow 2.1%

The key objectives of the programme have been achieved and the conditions set by the Troika have been delivered

The Managing Director and Chair of the IMF, Christine Lagarde, said:

“Ireland has successfully completed its EU-IMF supported program. Steadfast policy implementation by the Irish authorities has underpinned the achievement of core program objectives: stabilizing the financial sector, significantly improving the fiscal position, and regaining market access. Renewed job creation and a range of positive indicators signal an emerging recovery. As a result, Ireland is now in a much stronger position than when its program began.”



Overall impact of FDI

1,033 multinationals now have operations in Ireland

Employing 161,112

Indirectly employing 274,000

Multinationals spent €20.8 billion in the Irish economy in 2013• €8 billion on payroll• €2.4 billion on Irish materials• €10.4 billion on Irish services

A further €1.3 billion was invested in research and development

Contributed €2.8 billion in corporate tax to the Irish Exchequer

Accounted for €120.8 billion in exports



The Irish-US Economic Relationship

US in Ireland:

- 115,000 Jobs

- 700+ Companies

- $204 billion in FDI stock

- 72% of all inward investment

- 26% of Ireland’s GDP

Ireland in the US:

- 130,000 Jobs

- 227 Companies

- 2,600 locations across all 50 states

- $25 billion in FDI stock



The Social Impact of US companies

• 2280 Projects

• 80,000 + Employees

• 164,756 Volunteer Hours

• 5,040 Days

• 96 Years

Projects were in the fields of:

• Education

• Health & Environment

• Community Support

• Overseas Aid

• Aid & Sport



2013:In 2013 164 projects were won:

• 78 first time investments

• 59 expansions

• 27 R&D projects

There was success in attracting FDI across all sectors but particularly in digital media/content, ICT, international services, life sciences and business services.

American companies made 118 investments - accounting for 72% of IDA announcements in 2013.


2014:In the first six months

24 projects were won:

• 1950 jobs will be created

• 12 first time investments

• 12 expansions

Investment Continues!

Key sectors

Ireland is home to:

ICT: 10 of the top 10 global ICT companies

Born on the Internet: All of the world’s top 10 companies

Gaming: 3 of the top 6 global Gaming companies

Pharmaceuticals: 9 of the top 10 Pharmaceutical companies

Medical Devices: 15 of the top 20 Med Tech companies

Engineering: 7 of the top 10 Industrial Automation companies

Financial Services: 15 of the top 20 Financial Services companies




ICT

Ireland is home to:

10 of the top 10 global ICT companies

9 of the top 10 global software companies

3 of the top 3 global security software companies

3 of the top 3 global enterprise software companies

4 of the top 5 IT services companies

105,000 people are employed in the technology sector in Ireland

Ireland has one of the highest concentrations of ICT activity and

employment in the OECD

ICT exports are worth €72 billion per annum



Online

Ireland is home to:

The top 10 ‘born on the internet companies’

3 of the top 6 gaming companies

The biggest names in social media

Ireland is becoming known as a hub for ‘hosting data’

Ireland’s culture of innovation and adaptability ensure a

Potential for growth in this fast-paced industry



Pharmaceuticals

Ireland is home to:

9 of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies in the world

24,500 people directly employed in the sector

24,000 people indirectly employed providing support services

1st largest net exporter of pharmaceuticals in the world

Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals accounted for 30%

of Ireland’s exports in 2013



Medical Devices

Ireland is home to:

15 of the top 20 Med Tech companies

250 Med Tech firms in Ireland

25,000 employed in the industry

€7.2 billion annual value of Irish Med Tech exports

2nd largest exporter of medical technology in Europe

Irish Med Tech exported directly to 95 of the world’s top

100 countries ranked by their GDP



Financial Services

Ireland is home to:

15 of the top 20 Financial Services companies

500 + firms located in Ireland

33,000 employed in the sector

7th largest provider of wholesale financial services in the EU

Financial services accounted for 9% of Ireland’s exports in 2013

9th largest international banking market



What is made in Ireland?33% of the world’s contact lenses

50% of ventilators used in acute hospitals worldwide

100% of the world’s Botox

80% of the world’s medical stents

An injectable device that 30 million diabetes sufferers rely on

45% of the world’s Tic Tacs – 36 Tic Tacs produced per second!

12 million Jelly Beans a year

Sudocrem was invented and still produced solely in Dublin

1 in 5 burgers served in McDonald’s across Europe is made with Irish beef



Living and working in IrelandIreland has plenty to offer the skilled workers from around the world who come to work and live here.

Ireland is a culturally rich and diverse environment with something to offer all interests.

Music – for a small island Ireland has made a significant contribution to the world of music.

Home-grown and international talent can be enjoyed in the wide range of gigs, concerts and

festivals which are held throughout the country.

Sport – GAA, Football, Rugby, Golf are all popular around the country.

Art and Literature – Ireland is the birthplace of some of the world’s

greatest writers; Beckett, Heaney, Joyce, George Bernard Shaw, Wilde

and Yeats to name but a few.



Global endorsements

Ireland topped Forbes’ list of ‘The Best Countries for Business’

2014 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook ranked Ireland:

• 1st Flexibility and Adaptability of workforce

• 1st Investment Incentives

• 1st Attitudes towards Globalisation

• 1st Availability of skilled labour

IMD Global Location Trends 2013 ranks Ireland 4th for

FDI job creation and 1st with regard to average value of

investment projects.

The Global Innovation Index 2013 ranks Ireland

the 10th most innovative country.



Global endorsements

• Ireland is ranked 15th for Global Ease of Doing Business

• It is also considered the world’s third most globalised economy

• 1st in Western Europe for ‘Best to Invest’

• Ranked as the second best performing country in relation

to jobs created from inward investment relative to population

• Ireland is ranked as the number one destination country by average

value of investment project 2012

• Ireland ranked 18th in the Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2013

• Ireland was 20th out of 122 countries in the Human Capital Index 2013



Why Ireland for FDI?

THE GOLDEN PYRAMID OF:

• TAX

• TALENT

• COMPETITIVENESS



Tax

Ireland has a competitive and transparent taxation system

• 12.5% corporate tax rate

• 25% R&D tax credit

• Tax write-off for broadly defined

Intellectual Property (IP) acquisitions

• Transparent tax and legal system

• Ireland has signed 70 double taxation

treaties with other nations



Talent

Ireland’s workforce is a key feature in her attractiveness as a location for investment

• The country provides a young and educated labour force

• Ranked 1st for flexibility and adaptability of workforce

• Ranked 1st in Europe for attaining third level education

• Ranked 1st for availability of skilled labour

• Ranked in the top 5 for quality of education

• Dublin was ranked 1st in the world for human capital



Competitiveness

Ireland has made progress in regaining its cost competitiveness

• Ranked 15th in the IMD Competitiveness Yearbook in 2014

• Ireland’s productivity is c. 40% above the EU27 baseline

• Only country in the EU to experience a decrease in inflation between 2008 and 2012

• Ireland ranked in the top 10 for ‘Ease of starting a business’



Conclusion

The Irish economy is returning to growth

• Ireland has successfully exited the bailout and maintained investor confidence

• FDI is at an all-time high in the country

• The US remains the single largest source of investment in Ireland

• The golden pyramid of Talent, Tax and Competitiveness are at the

core of our success

• Ireland is the ‘Best Country to do Business’!


For Further Information

American Chamber of Commerce Ireland

Tel: +353 (0)1 661 6201

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accuracy. Any expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice.