“Ireland, Gateway to Europe” is a private sector led initiative, promoting Ireland as an investment location of choice for companies considering expanding into Europe. This slide deck features the bios and contact information on each of the member companies of this not for profit group, which covers all of the services a company would need to set up in Ireland such as legal, recruitment, tax and property etc. Ireland is European headquarters to over 1,000 U.S. companies including the top 10 U.S. Internet companies, which include Google, Twitter, Facebook and others. With an attractive tax structure, and a skilled and culturally compatible workforce, Ireland has proven to be a successful gateway to reaching more than 500 million consumers within the European market.

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Ireland, Gateway To Europe
“Ireland, Gateway to Europe” is a not-for-profit collaborative initiative to
assist US based founders, CFOs, CTOs and VCs who are considering using
Ireland as a base to internationalize.
We provide US companies of all sizes and stages of development with the
information and contacts they might need to expand into Europe using
Ireland as a base.
The presence of Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Zynga, Dropbox, Yapstone,
EA Games, Nitro and many others has fostered a trusted ecosystem for
talent, innovation, funding and advice.
This handbook provides you with information on service providers across
each sector for setting up in Ireland - the No.1 location in the world to do
business.
For further information please
contact
Darielle Sweeney,
CEO, Ireland Gateway To Europe,
13 Hume Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.
cell: +353 (0) 86 022 3161
email: darielle@gatewaytoeurope.

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Accounting & Taxation
Contracting PLUS | Accounting & Taxation 6
MKO Partners | Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors 7
Squires | Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors 8
Banking
AIB | Banking 10
Bank of Ireland | Banking 11
Legal & Intellectual Property
ByrneWallace | Solicitors 13
Tomkins | Intellectual Property 14
Pensions, Investments & Employee Benefits
Invesco | Pensions, Investments & Employee Benefits 16
Vhi Healthcare | Corporate Healthcare 17
Willis| Pensions, Investments & Employee Benefits 18
Property & Fit Outs
BNP Paribas Real Estate | Property 20
Reddy Architecture + Urbanism | Architects 21
SIG Workplace | Office Furniture & Interiors 22
The FKM Group | Project Management, Construction & Property 23
Recruitment & HR Services
Sigmar Recruitment | Recruitment Services 25
The HR Company | HR Solutions 26
The Panel | Recruitment Services 27
Setting Up in Ireland
ConnectIreland | Our Country, Your Opportunity 29
Dublin City Council | Municipal Authority 30
Fáilte Ireland | Meet in Ireland 31
Fingal Dublin Chamber | Chamber of Commerce 32
Support Services
Glandore Business Centres | Serviced Offices 34
IT Solutions | Customer Engagement Optimization 35
Oman Moving & Storage | Removals & Relocation 36
Safety Solutions | Health & Safety 37
The Cliff Collection | Accommodation & Dining 39
Telecoms & Hosting
Vodafone | Telecoms & Hosting 41
Treasury & Cash Management
FTI Treasury | Treasury & Cash Management 43
Your “Ireland, Gateway To Europe” Start-Up Team
Find out more at www.gatewaytoeurope.org

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Accounting & Taxation

6. We provide our services to both long term and short term
contractors in Engineering, IT, Aviation, Medical and other
professions. We work closely with Recruitment Agencies
and Companies engaging Professional Contractors directly,
ensuring their Contractors have a tax efficient and compliant
service. We eliminate the compliance risk of engaging
Professional Contractors.
As a company we are focused on Service and our motto of
“The Contractor is King” is based on this, and we very much
appreciate that our clients need all information at their
fingertips, so through our Apps and portals we ensure our
contractors have available to them 24/7 all the information
they require.
OurClientsareRecruitmentAgenciesthatplaceProfessional
Contractors and Companies that take on Professional
Contractors directly. The Contractors that we manage work
in the Multinational Pharmaceutical sector, Multinational
IT sector and Engineering sector as well as supporting our
SMEs.
Michael Dineen
Chairman and Founder
Contracting PLUS,
28 Merrion Square,
Dublin 2,
Ireland.
tel: +353 (0)1 611 0707
email: michael.dineen@contractingplus.com
web: www.contractingplus.com
We are participating in Ireland, Gateway to Europe to assist
and provide advice with regard to the Management of
Professional Contractors for those established or setting
up in Ireland, and to highlight the importance of the
Professional Contractor in attracting and retaining FDI into
Ireland.
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Contracting PLUS | Accounting & Taxation
Contracting PLUS are “Expert Accountants with Enlightened Service” looking after all the Accounting,
Administration and Taxation for Professional Contractors.
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7. MKO Partners is a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Ireland.
Frank Keane
Partner,
Head of International Business
MKO Partners,
6 The Courtyard Building,
Carmanhall Road,
Sandyford,
Dublin 18, Ireland.
tel: +353 (0)1 293 3450
email: frank.keane@mko.ie
web: www.mko.ie
All of our Partners and the majority of our Management
team have worked with either a Big 4 firm or are from
a financial services background. Services are provided
by small responsive teams within our multi-disciplinary
International Business team, all of whom are equipped with
the knowledge to assist with any queries that arise across a
wide range of business topics.
To arrange a completely confidential, no-obligation call with
one of our International Business Partners, contact:
Frank Keane, Head of International Business
frank.keane@mko.ie or
Cormac Doyle, Head of Tax
cormac.doyle@mko.ie
MKO Partners | Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors
We help make it easier for US businesses and their advisors
to do business, internationalize and use Ireland as a Gateway
to Europe. We do this by investing time in developing clients’
business plans through detailed planning consultation
which covers matters including:
• Corporate Structuring
• Company Incorporation, Tax Registration & VAT Advice
• Payroll Compliance
• Accounting & Management Reporting & choice of GAAP
• Preparation of Financial Statements & Statutory Audit
• Company Secretarial Compliance
• Annual Corporation Tax Compliance
• Operational Considerations
We work closely with our network of service providers and
state agencies including IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and
ConnectIreland to ensure we are no more than one phone
call away from the right answer.
Our clients include some of the world’s most innovative
and successful technology, IP and medical technology
companies.
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8. ‘Our core purpose is to provide our clients with unrivalled
service to enable them to flourish and achieve their goals.’
International experience
Squires & Co. has considerable international knowledge and
experience and is well positioned to advise multinational
companies with their cross-jurisdictional service
requirements. Through our membership of NIS Global
(www.nisglobal.com), our clients also have access to a
broad range of accounting and tax specialists globally.
Neil Squires
Managing Partner, Co-Founder
Squires & Co.,
Chartered Accountants &
Registered Auditors,
32 Merrion Street,
Dublin 2, Ireland.
cell: +353 (0) 87 207 9675
email: neil.squires@squires.ie
skype: neil.squires
web: www.squires.ie
Our service offerings
In addition to our audit & assurance services, Squires & Co.
are particularly strong in focusing on the following specialist
areas:-
• Assisting international companies with setting up in
Ireland
• Outsourcing finance functions to multinationals including
management reporting, local bookkeeping & payroll
services
• Corporate & personal tax planning and compliance
services
• Business planning, strategic advice & fundraising
• Company Formation & Company Secretarial Services
Squires | Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors
Squires & Co., Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors are an Accounting firm of business and taxation
advisors based in Dublin, Ireland. Our team of professionals brings together the optimum mix of ‘Big 4’ and
smaller firms experience to provide a valued service to our clients. Our client base includes some of today’s
most exciting technology companies as well as a wide range of businesses operating in the life sciences,
entertainment, retail and service sectors.
For further information please contact Neil Squires. Alternatively visit our website for more information at www.squires.ie.
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Banking

10. AIB International Corporate Banking is a dedicated unit
within AIB Corporate Banking solely focused on foreign
direct investment in Ireland.
For over 30 years AIB, through its dedicated unit, has
supported numerous international corporates to establish
a presence in Ireland, ranging from start ups to some of the
world’s largest and most recognizable brands. Our team has
local knowledge, experience and expertise in a variety of
sectors. Mick Murray
Head of AIB International Corporate
Banking
AIB International Corporate Banking,
AIB Bankcentre,
Ballsbridge,
Dublin 4, Ireland.
tel: +353 (0) 1 641 4248
cell: +353 (0) 86 8361454
email: mick.j.murray@aib.ie
web: www.aibcorporate-fdi.com
AIB | Banking
Our aim is to provide a best in class service and believe our
unique customer centric relationship model sets us apart
from the rest. Your Relationship Manager is responsible
for the overall service delivery and is your central liaison
point in AIB and will introduce you to our complete range
of products and services including bank accounts, corporate
cash management, structured lending solutions (working
capital, capex, RCF), treasury services, asset finance,
corporate credit cards and merchant services.
Building and developing strong relationships is central to
our approach.
Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. (AIB) is one of the leading banks in Ireland with an extensive branch network
consisting of c.270 branches and outlets.
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11. Bank of Ireland, established in 1783, is Ireland’s largest and
oldest bank. We are a relationship-driven, full service bank,
with the largest and most extensive branch network in the
country (c. 250 branches), giving us a nationwide footprint
across Ireland and strong distribution capabilities.
Our Corporate and Treasury division has offices in eight
locations worldwide – Dublin, Belfast, London, Bristol,
Paris, Frankfurt, Stamford CT and Chicago IL. We are the
number 1*
Corporate Bank in Ireland, chosen by over 70%**
of international companies setting up in Ireland. Derek Collins
Head of Global Foreign Direct Investment
Bank of Ireland,
2 Burlington Plaza,
Burlington Road,
Dublin 4,
Ireland.
tel: +353 (0) 7662 44595
cell: +353 (0) 86 259 2496
email: Derek.Collins@boi.com
web: bankofireland.com/fdi
Bank of Ireland | Banking
Our Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) team have a wealth of
experience in supporting FDI businesses across all sectors
and stages of set-up. One dedicated central point of contact
for all your banking needs is pivotal to our service offering.
Seamless introductions to relevant areas within Bank of
Ireland ensure that we deliver a responsive, efficient and
reliable service.
We work closely with our customers to establish, develop
and maintain strong long-term relationships.
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*Based on BOI analysis of independent industry statistics 2013
**Based on BOI analysis of publically available information relating to FDI companies established in ROI, 2013-2014
Over 70% of international companies setting up in Ireland have chosen to work with us.

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Legal & Intellectual Property

13. Who are ByrneWallace?
Our expertise is borne out of our 40 year heritage, our
high professional standards and a commitment to develop
the most talented lawyers. We are driven to achieve
excellence in everything we do and are the only top ten law
firm in Ireland to be awarded the Lexcel accreditation, an
internationally recognised standard of excellence in legal
practice management.
We are based in Dublin, Ireland have a presence in New
York and have strong working relationships with worldwide
international firms.
Who are our clients?
ByrneWallace clients include top domestic and international
public and private sector enterprises across all key industry
sectors. Our expertise and experience also includes assisting
companies investing in Ireland through business expansions
or initial start-ups.
Paul McGennis
Senior Partner
ByrneWallace Solicitors,
88 Harcourt Street,
Dublin 2,
Ireland.
tel: +353 (0) 1 691 5000
cell: +353 (0) 86 243 8279
email: pmcgennis@byrnewallace.com
web: www.byrnewallace.com
What are our offerings?
ByrneWallace offer a diversity of expertise that covers all
significant areas of Irish law. We provide clients a full range
of legal services from day to day business requirements
such as employment, banking, commercial, corporate,
tax and property services to specialist niche areas and
sectors including Technology, Life Sciences (pharmaceutical,
chemical, biopharmaceuticals, medical devices and
diagnostic), Intellectual Property & Patents. We also offer
our internationally based clients a range of Foreign Direct
Investment advices on managing business in Ireland.
For further information please contact Paul McGennis -
pmcgennis@byrnewallace.com.
For a full list of our services please visit,
www.byrnewallace.com
Why do business with ByrneWallace?
ByrneWallace guarantees a personal service for our
clients. Our teams work as proactive multi-disciplinary
teams ensuring that we provide our clients with an all
encompassing service delivery at all times.
ByrneWallace | Solicitors
ByrneWallace is one of Ireland’s largest law firms with a team of 200 professionals which includes 33
highly experienced partners. We are dedicated to the protection and promotion of our clients’ interests
through the provision of expert legal services.
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14. Think Intellectual Property. Think Tomkins.
Cathal Lane
BSc (Hons), EPA, CPA, RPA, RTMA
European Patent Attorney Partner
Tomkins,
5 Dartmouth Road,
Dublin 6,
Ireland.
tel: +353 (0) 1 202 6700
cell: +353 (0) 86 607 2734
email: clane@tomkins.com
web: www.tomkins.com
OnemajorfocusishelpingUScompaniessecureEuropeanIP,
in particular European patents and trade marks. Ireland, like
the US, is based on a common law system so we know how
important it is for US companies to have their voice heard
on securing their IP rights. Being English-speaking, within
the Euro zone and an hour closer to the US than mainland
Europe means US companies find their relationships with
us easy.
Ireland, Gateway to Europe gives us an opportunity to let
more US C-level execs and their attorneys know of the
benefits of securing European IP through Ireland, and
Tomkins.
Tomkins | Intellectual Property
Tomkins has been part of Ireland’s evolving innovation and
business scene for over 80 years. Our Intellectual Property
expertisecoversinnovativeproducts,designsandprocesses,
tangibles such as trade marks and brands, copyright, and
even entire business models. We help our clients generate
value and wealth from their intangible assets, as well as
assistance organizing their businesses around those assets.
Our patent attorneys and trade mark attorneys have helped
secure IP legal rights on an international basis by helping
clients maximize the scope of their patent, trademark
protection and monopoly both in the European market and
around the world. Our expertise includes: Life Sciences,
ICT, Engineering, MedTech, Pharma, Trademark and Brand
protection.
Our international clients account for over 70% of our
business. We also directly manage global IP for select
clients, and act as preferred European partner of other
clients, within their international team.
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Who are we?
We are Ireland’s leading Employee Benefits and pensions
advisors. We specialize in developing innovative and cost
effective benefits solutions for international companies
in Ireland. We employ 120 experienced professionals,
between our offices in Dublin and Cork.
What services do we provide?
• Free benchmarking of your Employee Benefits program
against peer companies in Ireland
• Help in selecting local providers of health insurance, life
assurance and pensions for your Irish employees
• Immediate cover for first local hires or for executives
transferring to Ireland
• Employee education & communication programs
• Fully transactional web & mobile portals for employees -
for access to benefits info on the move
Gary Morrissey
Senior Vice President Corporate Sales
Invesco Limited,
2 Sandyford Business Centre,
Burtonhall Road, Sandyford,
Dublin 18, Ireland.
cell: +353 (0) 86 819 3614
email: gmorrissey@invesco.ie
web: www.invesco.ie
Why do business with Invesco?
As an independent, owner managed business, we offer an
entrepreneurial perspective to all our clients. We deliver
innovative and competitively priced solutions, with a relentless
focus on service quality and client satisfaction.
Want to learn more?
Many US companies in Ireland are clients of Invesco – in sectors
such as ICT/Internet, Life Sciences and Financial Services. We
would be delighted to connect you with companies from your
sector, to share experiences and lessons learned when setting
up in Ireland.
Invesco | Pensions, Investments & Employee Benefits
Invesco – your Employee Benefits partner in Ireland
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With more than a million customers, Vhi Healthcare is the
market leader in health insurance in Ireland with a share of
56% of all insured people. Over 80% of businesses locating
in Ireland opted to provide full or part subsidy towards
employee packages. Last year, more corporate customers
chose Vhi Healthcare to cater for their employees’ and
dependents’ healthcare needs than any other insurer.
Looking after the customer
Providing a wide range of plans, employee-focused services,
dedicated administration and account management
support, Vhi Healthcare is uniquely positioned to provide
employers with tailor-made private health insurance
solutions for their workforces. Claims handling is a key
determinant for many customers seeking the best company
to provide for their employees health needs. Vhi Healthcare
processes close to one million claims annually, most of
which involve direct payment to the medical provider for
the convenience of its customers.
Trevor Montgomery
Head of Business Development
Vhi Healthcare,
Vhi House,
Lower Abbey Street,
Dublin 1,
Ireland.
tel: +353 (0) 1 799 7068
email: trevor.montgomery@vhi.ie
web: www.vhi.ie
Vhi Healthcare | Corporate Healthcare
What’s new in 2015?
From 1 May this year, the Irish government is introducing
Lifetime Community Rating, a regulation to encourage
peopletotakeoutprivatehealthinsurancebeforetheyreach
the age of 35. This regulation will penalise those who leave
it until the age of 35 to become insured for the first time by
charging a penalty of 2% on premium per year of age over
34. This measure is a fairer system and will mean that those
who contribute to the community rated fund over their
lifetime will benefit through cheaper insurance and that
those who join later in life will pay a loading for doing so. It
will be good for the future affordability of private healthcare
as it will attract more young people into the market and
help keep health insurance affordable. For its part, Vhi
Healthcare is doing its bit to encourage maximum take up of
health insurance by introducing new entry-level plans which
are among the most competitively priced in the market.
ForfurtherinformationonhowVhiHealthcarecanhelpyou
tolookafterthehealthcareneedsofyouremployeesplease
log on to www.vhi.ie or contact me at +353 1 799 7068.
Private health insurance remains very popular in Ireland, with almost 44% of the population having some
level of cover. Some key reasons why private health insurance is popular include the fast admission to
excellent quality private healthcare, relative affordability (average policies cost €1,300 or $1,417) and the
fact that after a pension scheme, employees value access to private health insurance as being the next
most desirable occupational benefit.
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18. For most companies, employee benefits programmes
represent not only one of their most significant investments,
but also a major opportunity to establish a competitive
advantage. Decisions made today about benefits and
compensation issues can influence corporate success for
years to come. The challenge for employers is to balance
the goal of competitive compensation with the greater-
than-ever need to manage costs. This means translating
corporate objectives into a benefits programme that will
meet the organization’s financial and HR needs, while at the
same time providing a total benefit/ compensation package
attractive and generous enough to help draw and retain the
highest calibre employees over the long-term.
Willis has been in the employee benefits business in Ireland
since 1962. Today, the Employee Benefits and Investments
Division is one of the largest benefits consultancies in the
Irish market providing pension consultancy, actuarial,
administration and legal services. We have 271 professionals
directly working in the employee benefits team including
actuarial, investment, legal, accounting, consultancy and
administration disciplines.
David O’Brien
Business Development Consultant
Willis,
Grand Mill Quay,
Barrow Street,
Dublin 4, Ireland.
tel: +353 (0) 1 632 6963
cell: +353 (0) 87 710 2463
email: david.obrien@willis.ie
web: www.willis.ie, www.ifg.ie
Willis | Pensions, Investments & Employee Benefits
We work as a team-based partnership with our clients,
often seen as a seamless extension to their own Finance
and HR divisions, to deliver solutions that help them to:
• gain the most value from their benefit spend;
• ensure that the benefits are understood and valued by
their employees;
• reduce their administration burden.
These three points are at the core of our value proposition –
weworkwithourclientstocontrolcosts,increaseawareness
and reduce workloads. Delivering these objectives is at the
heart of what we do.
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Property & Fit Outs

20. Founded in 1979, the Company has developed into one
of Ireland’s most successful Commercial Real Estate
Consultancies. BNP Paribas Real Estate in Ireland is
committed purely to commercial property through its
various Agency and Professional Services Business Lines
which are staffed by qualified professionals working under
the direction of experienced Directors. The Directors place a
strong emphasis on professionalism and being able to offer
a premium independent professional advisory service to
Clients.
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For over 30 years, BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland has
worked extensively for Private & Institutional Investors,
Financial Institutions, Property Companies, State Bodies,
Owner-Occupiers and other professional advisers across
the wide spectrum of commercial activities. All professional
staff are members of the Royal Institution of Chartered
Surveyors and the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland.
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Thomas Carthy​
Director
BNP Paribas Real Estate,
20 Merrion Road,
Ballsbridge,
Dublin 4,
Ireland.
tel: +353 (0) 1 661 1233
email: thomas.carthy@bnpparibas.com
web: www.realestate.bnpparibas.ie
BNP Paribas Real Estate | Property
BNP Paribas Real Estate has local expertise on a global scale
through its presence in 36 countries with more than 180
offices and 3,400 employees (16 wholly owned subsidiaries
and 20 by its Alliance network). BNP Paribas Real Estate is a
wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas.
Real Estate for a changing world
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Who are Reddy Architecture + Urbanism?
Our team includes innovative and experienced Interior
Architects and Space Planners who have a keen
understanding of contemporary workplace design within
the constraints of budget and program. The practices
ability to bring together and lead multi-disciplinary
teams appropriate to a project, coupled with a strong
design focus and experience of how people and places
interact, has resulted in a range of commissions and
projects which have made a significant contribution to
contemporary architecture and the built environment.
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What we offer our clients?
Reddy Architecture + Urbanism offer our clients a full range
of services such as analysis, due diligence, design, space
programming, space planning, design management and
project management.
Tony Reddy
Chairman
Reddy Architecture + Urbanism,
Dartry Mills,
Dartry Road,
Dublin 6,
Ireland.
tel: +353 (0) 1 498 7000
cell: +353 (0) 87 255 5946
email: treddy@reddyarchitecture.com
web: www.reddyarchitecture.com
Reddy Architecture + Urbanism | Architects
Who are our clients?
Reddy Architecture + Urbanism have designed major offices
and industrial complexes for national and international
clients and have worked with a range of foreign direct
investment (FDI) clients investing in Ireland.
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What are our own Specialisms?
One of our particular specialisms is in workspace design,
and we have an established reputation with over 30 years of
international experience in interior design, space planning
and office fit-outs of both new-builds and refurbishments
of existing buildings.
Reddy Architecture + Urbanism is a leading multi-disciplinary Architectural Practice. We are leaders in the
field of workplace design and have an established reputation for producing high-quality design solutions
which both meet and often surpass our client’s brief requirements.
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For almost 3 decades now SIG Workplace along with their
partner Steelcase has led Workplace Innovation through
collaboration & building connections between cultures
& workplace design. SIG Workplace – Delivering a multi-
sensorial workplace for a multicultural workforce. SIG
Workplace is more than just another Furniture Distributor.
At SIG Workplace we take the time to understand our
customers’ needs and goals. We believe that quality service,
knowledge and an experienced team is vital for a successful
Project. Our customers know that they can rely on us to use
space to help drive culture change, deliver a hard working
environment and create a great corporate “third place” that
gives people what they need to do real work.
Deirdre Mulvaney
Sales Manager
SIG Workplace,
Unit 15 Parkwest Road,
Parkwest Industrial Estate,
Nangor Road, Dublin 12,
Ireland.
tel: +353 (0) 1 895 1750
email: deirdre_mulvaney@sigworkplace.ie
web: www.sigworkplace.ie
SIG Workplace | Office Furniture and Interiors
SIG Workplace philosophy whole heartedly revolves around
building trust and the group attributes much of its success
to its people-centred approach to business.
“People do business with People”
• People
• Passion
• Product
• Process
• Price
We deliver Projects on time and within budget.
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SIG Workplace – Office furniture and interiors. Delivering exceptional value to their customers, push
beyond everyday excellence to provide first in class experience wherever work happens.

23. Our cohesive in-house team consists of project managers,
architects, building services engineers and surveyors who
are highly motivated and have extensive experience and
skills. Last November, we were proud winners of the Overall
Project of the Year and Medium Office Fit Out Project of the
Year at the prestigious Fit Out Awards 2014.
We have a proven track record in the delivery of all projects
as a result of our ‘can do’ attitude and proactive, solutions
driven approach. We tailor our service offering to suit
our client’s requirements and apply the same rigor and
governance to all aspects of our projects.
We believe the service we offer and deliver to our clients
is the basis of our success to date and we look forward
to continuing and expanding our relationships with
international businesses who have operations in Ireland or
are considering a move or expansion.
Matt Mohan
Managing Director
The FKM Group,
3013 Lake Drive,
Citywest Business Campus,
Dublin 24,
Ireland.
tel: +353 (0) 1 414 5000
cell:+ 353 (0) 87 255 6572
email: mmohan@fkm.ie
web: www.fkm.com
The FKM Group | Project Management, Construction & Property
We have a broad and diverse client range that includes:
- Survey Monkey - TripAdvisor
- LogMeIn - Zendesk
- New Relic - BioMarin
- PayPal - Forest Laboratories
- Investec - BNP Paribas
Further details on our services and case studies are available
at www.fkm.com.
The FKM Group (FKM) was founded in Dublin in 1945 and is one of the longest established full service
Project Management, Construction & Property related companies in Ireland. Our services range from
property evaluation through to complete turnkey fit out solutions.
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Recruitment & HR Services

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Sigmar Recruitment employs over 100 people throughout
Ireland. We supply staff at all levels across 14 specialist
recruitment divisions including; Accountancy, Banking
& Financial Services, Construction & Property Services,
Engineering & Manufacturing, HR, Insurance, IT, Legal &
Compliance, Life Sciences, Marketing, Multilingual, Office
Support, Sales and Supply Chain. We also have a Managed
Services Division which allows us to provide clients with
fully outsourced professional recruitment services in a
project capacity.
Our clients range from leading Blue Chip organizations
to local SMEs, each one accustomed to our exceptionally
high standards of service and our no-nonsense approach
to recruitment. We are dedicated to providing the correct
solution for our clients not just the quickest. And this honest
approach to recruitment has led us to achieving “Best Large
Recruitment Agency in Ireland 2013/2014” for the second
year running at the National Recruitment Federation
Awards.
Adrian McGennis
CEO
Sigmar Recruitment,
13 Hume Street,
Dublin 2,
Ireland.
tel: +353 (0) 1 474 4610
cell: +353 (0) 86 381 5012
email: amcgennis@sigmar.ie
web: www.sigmar.ie
Sigmar Recruitment | Recruitment Services
We have unrivaled experience assisting US companies in
establishing and conducting business in Ireland. We advise
on:
• talent pools
• multilingual capabilities
• cost to hire
• salary comparisons
• ramp-up time
• benchmarking salaries
• benchmarking job specifications
• first hire selection
• employment law
• employee benefits
In the past year alone we have aided many US companies,
such as Google, Amazon, Fidelity Investments, Qualtrics,
State Street, Apple, ebay, and many more.
We maintain strong links with the IDA and other service
providers including banks, accountants, property advisers
and legal specialists who are key to the success of any
inward investment project.
Winner of “Best Large Recruitment Agency in Ireland 2013/2014” for the second year in a row at the
National Recruitment Federation Awards.
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There are currently over 30 pieces of major employment
legislation in Ireland, making it virtually impossible to stay
up to date with your legal requirements. This is true for
businesses who do not have access to HR support to help
them navigate through this legal minefield.
Our HR Protection service is a one-stop-shop for all of your
HR needs, making sure that you are kept up to date on
the ever-changing legislation, and steering you away from
potential pitfalls under headings such as:
• Grievance & Disputes
• Disciplinary Procedures
• Pay & Benefits
• Contracts of Employment
• Unfair Dismissals
• Equality
• Health & Safety
• Maternity Issues
• Interview & Selection
Philip Carney
Owner/Managing Director
The HR Company,
Paramount Court,
Corrig Road,
Sandyford,
Dublin 18, Ireland.
tel: +353 (0) 1 291 1861
email: philip@thehrcompany.ie
web: www.thehrcompany.ie
The HR Company | HR Solutions
Looking for a professional & cost-effective solution to your HR problems?
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Our areas include Accountancy, Funds, Banking & Treasury,
Business Change, Legal and IT & Technology. We have an
excellenttrackrecordofpartneringU.S.businessesinIreland
in recruitment and recruitment support (services we can
provide include payroll outsourcing, market information,
benchmarking salaries and providing interview facilities).
Accountancy:
The Accountancy division specializes in recruiting finance
staff for industry, financial services and private practice.
Our clients include U.S. multinational companies, VC
backed companies, Irish public companies and the Top 4
Accountancy firms.
Paul McArdle (Managing Partner) – paul@thepanel.com
Funds and Banking:
Our Funds and Banking division recruit for roles in Fund
Administration and Management, Banking, Securities,
Leasing, Treasury, Finance, and Compliance/Trustee. Clients
include blue-chip U.S. banks, medium-sized companies and
start-ups.
Alan Bluett (Partner, Banking) – alan@thepanel.com
Paul McArdle
Managing Partner
The Panel,
21 Northumberland Road,
Dublin 4,
Ireland.
tel: +353 (0) 1 637 7000
email: paul@thepanel.com
web: www.thepanel.com
The Panel | Recruitment Services
IT and Business Change:
The IT and Business Change division is the newest addition
to The Panel, founded in 2006 and headed up by Fergal
Keys. Areas our IT and Business Change division recruit for
include:
• Executive vacancies – IT, Data Management and Business
Change
• Business Change – Program Managers, Project Managers
and Business Analysts
• Software Development
• IT PMO
• Testing - Quality Assurance - UAT
• Datacentres, Cloud, Infrastructure Network & Technical
Support
• IT - Audit, Risk & Compliance
Fergal Keys (Partner) – fergalk@thepanel.com
Legal and HR:
The Legal and HR division recruits for all legal positions from
legal executive up to Head of Legal and Partner level for top
and mid-tier firms, financial services organizations, U.S.
multinationals and blue-chip Irish plcs. We also recruit HR
positions to Director level.
Sarah Kelly (Partner, Legal & HR) – sarahk@thepanel.com
The Panel is a niche, professional recruitment consultancy. Celebrating over 25 years’ in business, we
are highly networked through the Irish market. We specialize in the recruitment of professionals from
graduate to executive level in Industry, Financial Services and Practice.
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Our mission is to attract foreign companies that are
expanding internationally to Ireland through ordinary
people – creating jobs and securing the future of the Irish
economy.
The Irish Government will financially reward those that
attract new, sustainable jobs into the country.
A successful introduction that results in job creation in
Ireland will lead to a payment of between €4,500 and
€150,000 depending on the number of jobs created.
All we ask is that you register as a connector on our website.
As a connector you refer a company that you know is
considering an international expansion and we will contact
the company to explain the advantages of establishing in
Ireland.
Michael McLoughlin
CEO
ConnectIreland,
14 St. Stephen’s Green,
Dublin 2,
Ireland.
cell: +353 (0) 87 196 0870
email: mmcloughlin@connectireland.com
web: www.ConnectIreland.com
ConnectIreland | Our Country, Your Opportunity
Our team will explain to them the various incentives and
benefits available to a company setting up in Ireland. We
will arrange site visits, host introductions, and research
information. If the company chooses Ireland you benefit
from the reward.
ConnectIreland is a free service, implementing the Succeed
in Ireland Initiative, part of the Irish Governments Action
Plan for Jobs, in association with IDA Ireland.
Through your connections, help create jobs in Ireland and receive a reward from the Irish Government
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Dublin City Council provides Local Government Leadership
and services for Ireland’s capital and most dynamic city.
It is one of the four Local Authorities that collectively
provide governance for the Capital City Region. Dublin
City Council is the largest Local Authority in Ireland and
has a central role in shaping the physical, economic and
cultural landscape of Ireland’s Capital City Region. This
Region is the powerhouse of Ireland’s economy, the
wellspring of National Cultural life, and home to Ireland’s
leading Universities. Dublin City Council facilitates, enables
and supports entrepreneurs, investors and innovators
as they are the backbone of Dublin’s vibrant economy.
Dublin has a global reputation for its openness and attracts
investment from the world’s global companies. Dublin
boasts more multi-national headquarters and R&D facilities
than any other Capital in Europe. The city is positioned
on the world stage as a global center of innovation and
collaboration. The city fosters and supports links with
growing economies around the world and uses these links
to open opportunities for Dublin based companies.
The International Relations Office in Dublin City Council
works to attract inward investment, support global R&D
through companies and higher education, attract talented
people to Dublin and win Global Business conferences
Peter Finnegan
Director International Relations
Dublin City Council,
3 Palace Street,
Dublin 2,
Ireland.
tel: +353 (0) 1 222 2159
email: peterj.finnegan@dublincity.ie
web:www.eurgate.eu, www.dublincity.ie
@digidublin @innovationdub @dubcitycouncil
Dublin City Council | Municipal Authority
and events. Dublin is a great place for business events and
these events can offer prospective companies, looking
for a European location, an opportunity to assess what
Dublin has to offer. The Local Enterprise Office in Dublin
City Council assists new business start-ups with advice,
mentoring and grant supports. The Digital Hub in Dublin,
centrally located in the former Guinness brewing district, is
one of several organisations that offer physical space and
support services for businesses wishing to locate in Dublin.
Dublin City Council’s Planning Dept is always ready to assist
and advise businesses locating in Dublin on property and
planning issues.
Dublin City will welcome you. If you come to visit and
explore Dublin as a potential location for your business, or
conference/event, we will assist you in every way possible.
Locating in Dublin means you will follow in the footsteps
of major global companies and will discover that Ireland’s
Capital City offers you a unique gateway to access European
and World markets. Check out what others say about
their experience on www.eurgate.ie. Then contact us at
international.relations@dublincity.ie and let us know what
we can do to help you succeed and grow in Dublin, Ireland.
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Meet in Ireland is the official MICE (Meetings, Incentives,
Conferences and Events) brand for the island of Ireland.
It comprises of three official tourism authorities: Fáilte
Ireland, Tourism Ireland and Tourism Northern Ireland.
Working in partnership, these three bodies promote Ireland
as a leading conference and meeting destination. Meet in
Ireland facilitates and supports destination bids and the
organising of corporate events in Ireland.
Ireland is renowned throughout the world for our warm
welcome and hospitality, our rich culture, breath-taking
scenery and first class facilities. It’s a country where a
successful entrepreneurial spirit merges with creative flair
that is expressed in our literature, music, art and business.
Irish people’s enviable passion for life promises to entice
colleagues and peers from around the globe to experience
our trademark professionalism and friendly people. It is
easy, therefore, to understand why Ireland has proven so
popular for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events.
In 2013, meetings, incentives, conferences and events
generated €576 million to the Irish economy. In excess of
75% of all business events that come to Ireland come here
with the help of an Ambassador. Recognising the value
of this business for Ireland, Fáilte Ireland have launched
a new Meet In Ireland Ambassador Programme, aimed at
Ciara Gallagher
Corporate & Incentive – Business
Tourism
Fáilte Ireland,
88-95 Amiens Street,
Dublin 1,
Ireland.
tel: +353 (0) 1 884 7125
cell: +353 (0) 87 2771157
email: Ciara.Gallagher@failteireland.ie
web: www.failteireland.ie
Fáilte Ireland | Meet in Ireland
assisting those who are in a position to influence the choice
of destination for their organisation or association’s next
international meeting.
Through the Meet In Ireland Ambassador Programme we
can offer a full range of practical and financial supports to
help make your event a success.
Since 2009, Fáilte Ireland has supported and mentored
almost 600 Meet In Ireland Ambassadors and these
conferences have generated revenue estimated at €576m.
This is big business indeed.
So, if you can use your influence, you will be helping
sustain 19k jobs, drive incremental growth and thus create
further jobs. More importantly, it’s good for your business.
Getting your overseas colleagues to Ireland offers you the
chance to showcase your successes while at the same time
strengthening networks and the chance to have some fun
together.
Ireland is “Best for Business” (Forbes, 2014). Ireland - the
perfect place to meet.
To find out more visit www.meetinireland.com or contact
Ciara Gallagher on Ciara.gallagher@failteireland.ie
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As Chief Executive of the Dublin Fingal Chamber of
Commerce, Tony Lambert has facilitated and supported the
growth in the number of businesses locating in the Fingal
area over the past 16 years. Dublin Airport, the international
gateway to Ireland with direct flights to over 170 locations
including the US, Canada, Europe and the Middle East is
located in the heart of the Fingal Dublin Region providing
ease of access for business to their markets. Multinational
companies and high tech start-ups basing themselves in the
area can also avail of a very high caliber of well-educated
young people.
Fingal Dublin Chamber is the leading and most influential
businessnetworkintheFingalDublinRegion.Withmembers
drawn from every business sector, the Chamber has built
strong relationships with local and national government
and actively promotes, lobbies and represents the business
community at every level.
Tony Lambert
Chief Executive
Fingal Dublin Chamber,
Chamber Buildings,
North Street,
Swords,
Co. Dublin, Ireland.
tel: +353 1 890 0977
email: tony@fingaldublinchamber.ie
web: www.fingaldublinchamber.ie
Fingal Dublin Chamber | Chamber of Commerce
Creating a stronger local economy and promoting the
community through leadership and by influencing business
issues is a major part of the Chamber’s work. The Chamber
provides extensive networking opportunities which are
essential in today’s environment.
The Chamber is a leading provider of export documentation
certification services which are tailored to each company’s
requirements.Exportingcompaniescanalsoavailofasecure
online digital documentation certification system through
TradeCert. The Chamber also provides a certification and
legalization service for company documents including Public
Notary and Apostille.
The Fingal Dublin Chamber has also set up the Fingal
Corporate Responsibility Network with founding patron
PayPal. The Network provides support for companies
seeking to promote CSR as part of their efforts to act
responsibly and build strong, ethical relationships with
customers, suppliers, the community and the environment
around them.
Fingal Dublin Chamber is the leading and most influential network of businesses in the Fingal Dublin
Region.
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Support Services

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Founded by Michael Kelly in 2001 Glandore is an Irish Family
owned and managed company with Business Centres in
Dublin and Belfast.
Glandore is widely recognized for the range, quality and
flexibility of its facilities and services. In addition its staff
have a friendly and “Can Do” attitude in all their dealings
with clients. Glandore have the capacity to allow companies
setting up in Ireland to start with one or two employees and
expand within Glandore to 100 employees or more. Michael Kelly
Consultant
Glandore Business Centres,
Fitzwilliam Hall,
Fitzwilliam Place,
Dublin 2,
Ireland.
tel: +353 (0) 1 669 4700
email: michaelkelly@glandore.ie
web: www.glandore.ie
Glandore Business Centres | Serviced Offices
Glandore is proud to have provided office space and a
range of services for the setup and expansion of the many
companies locating in Ireland. Examples include Facebook,
Twitter, Zynga, Dropbox, Beats by Dr Dre, Nitro, Quancast,
Tableau, Eaton Corporation, Endo Pharmacueticals, Yelp
and many more.
Glandore offers companies looking to internationalize
an immediate and seamless setup in Ireland in five star
facilities and access to an experienced and enthusiastic staff
to support their IT and business needs.
Glandore Business Centres are Ireland’s leading serviced office provider and the preferred choice for US
companies establishing a presence in Ireland.
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35. Who are we?
IT Solutions is Ireland’s leading provider of Workforce
Optimization, Online Engagement and Customer Experience
Management solutions. With over two decades of success
providing solutions for US Companies, and a team of
experienced professionals that understand business and
technology, IT Solutions have a proven track record in
meeting our client needs.
What services do we provide?
• Workforce Optimization solutions from Verint
• Online Engagement Solutions from LivePerson
• Stress Testing & Load Testing services from IQ Services
• Knowledge Management & Email Management
• Cloud based Telephony & Dialing solutions
• Serviced offices and IT infrastructure
• Subject matter experts in all aspects of customer contact
Joe Bourke
Managing Director
IT Solutions Ltd.,
18-19 College Green,
Dublin 2,
Ireland.
cell: +353 (0) 87 225 3720
email: joeb@itsolutions.ie
web: www.itsolutions.ie
IT Solutions | Customer Engagement Optimization
IT Solutions – Customer Contact Made Easy!
Why do business with IT Solutions?
IT Solutions have been helping US companies deploy
solutions in a European context for over 25 years. Our
extensive experience dealing with challenges such as
multiple languages, compliance, Data Protection and other
regulatory requirements has made us the ‘go to’ IT partner
in Ireland. Through our extensive network of specialist IT
partners, we can project manage complex, multi-vendor
deployments on behalf of our clients.
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We have been moving businesses, families and individuals
for over 100 years, there is no country we have not touched
with our service, and we can help you.
Oman is part of a unified organization made up of
professional companies striving for a common goal and
impeccable success.
Whether it’s the corporate challenge of relocating your
commercial office or individual employees and their
families, our professionally trained consultants augment the
high touch nature of this business. Encompassing an ethical,
communicative, resolute and granular approach we are
proud of our Commercial Office Removal and International
Removal & Relocation Divisions.
Robert Gilbert
Owner
Oman Moving and Storage,
Atlantic House,
Kill,
Co. Kildare,
Ireland.
tel: +353 (0) 45 886 300
email: rob@oman.ie
web: www.oman.ie
Oman Moving & Storage | Removals & Relocation
It is through our experience that we have cemented our
position in the Removal & Relocation Industry. We provide
Move Project Management, Storage and Furniture Removal
services to the Irish Corporate community on a daily basis.
We have moved many thousands of employees in their own
buildings, across the city and country wide, along with over
50,000 transferees from diverse industries across the globe.
Our operations continue to work from their respective
depots in Cork, Belfast, Kill and Tallaght – with a total of 60
permanent staff operating from our own facilities together
with our joint ownership of the International Network
“OMNI”, covering over 250 locations in 90 countries.
Our business is wholly Irish owned and operated. We would
love to move you!
We provide talent and office mobility solutions that enable corporations manage their global mobile
workforce.
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Safety Solutions was founded in 1996 and provides Health
& Safety Solutions to some of the largest State owned and
privately owned businesses in Ireland.
Strategy: We help you create a safety plan for your specific
health & safety needs
Compliance: We create peace of mind for you and your
employees
Leadership: We help change the way people think about
health & safety
The ethos within our company is to become partners in
our client’s organizations. We want our customers to feel
reassured that Safety Solutions will be there for them at all
times in making their workplace safer. This collaborative
approach has allowed us the opportunity to work with
more than 1000 companies and organizations helping them
with consultancy, training and evaluation. And on those rare
occasions when unforseen things happen - and they do….
we’re there to soften the blow and navigate you through.
Ciaran McEvoy
Managing Director
Safety Solutions,
2 Lyncon Court,
Snugborough Business & Technology
Park, Blanchardstown,
Dublin 15, Ireland.
tel: +353 (0) 1 835 4084
email: ciaran@safetysolutions.ie
web: www.safetysolutions.ie
Safety Solutions | Health & Safety
Twenty years experience has also taught us that in order
to have a long term safety culture that lasts, great systems,
great people and great expertise are not enough! The real
key is leadership and changing how people think about
health and safety. This is what differentiates us, this is
where we bring most value.
Clients include:
• PayPal
• United Drug
• Siemens
• Ericsson
• ESB International
For further details please contact Ciaran@safetysolutions.ie
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33 HARCOURT STREET, DUBLIN 2, ireland
DEANHOTELDUBLIN.IE | ENQUIRE@THEDEAN.IE
@DEANHOTELDUBLIN
#thisisOURdublin
the dean hotel. dublin.ireland.
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The Cliff House Hotel
A Hotel in Ireland for Seaside Luxury
Regarded as one of the finest small luxury five-star hotels
in Ireland, The Cliff House Hotel is a 39-room Irish seaside
boutique hotel in the traditional fishing village of Ardmore.
Our privately owned hotel also features an intimate Irish
destination spa as well as a Michelin-starred restaurant.
The building seems to defy gravity, clinging to a cliff on
the south side of Ardmore Bay where there has long been
a fishing village. From sun-drenched terraces and private
balconies it is possible to see Ardmore’s golden sands,
lobster pots and dolphins that play out on the water. All
our luxury rooms and suites are sea facing while many are
interconnected to provide family-friendly configurations.
Our intimate destination spa, The Well, is a key attraction.
Cliff House Hotel is also regarded as one of the best venues
in Ireland for a corporate meeting or event. Our hotel has
a strong history of high profile but discreet gatherings,
including exclusive use and smaller team-building events.
Honor Byrne
Director of Sales and Marketing
The Cliff House Hotel,
Ardmore,
Co. Waterford, Ireland.
www.thecliffhousehotel.com
The Cliff Townhouse,
22 St. Stephens Green,
Dublin 2, Ireland.
www.theclifftownhouse.com
cell: +353 (0) 87 238 7006
email: hbyrne@thecliffhousehotel.com
The Cliff Collection | Accommodation & Dining
The Cliff Townhouse
A Restaurant with Rooms on St. Stephen’s Green
Our restaurant with rooms serves some of Dublin’s finest
modern Irish cuisine, with a focus on fresh local seafood.
The restaurant at The Cliff Townhouse is a beautiful room,
a long graceful space with parquet floors, a uniquely
grand and reassuringly old-school marble-topped Oyster
& Champagne Bar – designed for drama – at one end and
tall Georgian windows overlooking St. Stephen’s Green at
the other, flooding the space with light. It is available for
individual diners or groups of up to 95 persons.
Upstairs is our unique private dining room, which is among
the best venues in Dublin for private events. On the three
upper floors, there are nine guestrooms individually
decorated in simple, homely style, combining Georgian-
style antiques.
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Telecoms & Hosting

41. • Over 20 years experience serving the mobile needs of
Irish businesses
• With over €800 million invested in the last 5 years,
we’re certified as the best smartphone network and
the fastest mobile broadband network
• Our 4G network allows your business to respond quickly
to your customers’ needs when you’re out and about
Paddy Collins
Head of Corporate Business
Development
Vodafone,
MountainView,
Leopardstown,
Dublin 18,
Ireland.
cell: +353 (0) 87 256 8528
email: patrick.collins@vodafone.com
web: www.vodafone.com
• We offer a complete range of mobile, fixed, hosting and
IP services
• Experience to deliver complete end to end solutions,
bringing mobility across all your systems & business
processes
• Dedicated account managers and a business customer
care team
For more information, please visit www.vodafone.com
Vodafone | Telecoms & Hosting
Just some of the reasons why Irish businesses are choosing Vodafone:
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We are a specialist international treasury company
providing treasury services and expert treasury advice to a
global client base.
Under our Treasury Services we provide cost effective
headache free treasury solutions, outsourcing, technology
and processing. This includes the design, set-up, incubation
and operation of regional and international treasury
operations.
We differentiate our Treasury Consultancy by delivering
real practical treasury advice by senior experienced
professionals with a strong corporate treasury orientation.
Pat Leavy
Managing Director
FTI Treasury,
International House,
3 Harbourmaster Place,
IFSC, Dublin 1, Ireland.
tel: +353 (0) 1 6360000
email: pleavy@ftitreasury.com
web: www.ftitreasury.com
FTI Treasury | Treasury & Cash Management
Our clients are a diverse international client base who
are corporate organizations, banks and public sector
treasuries. Our services are flexible, scalable, and based on
trusted relationships where we are committed to making a
difference.
Founded in 1988, FTI Treasury is an owner-managed,
independent private company, based in Dublin’s
International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) - the global
capital for treasury outsourcing.
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already there
Getting to Ireland is easier than ever with Aer Lingus.
Ireland’s Airline provides direct service to the Emerald Isle from cities including Boston, Chicago, New York & San Francisco,
as well as convenient connecting service from over 40 U.S. cities with JetBlue Airways.
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“Glandore Business Centres played
an integral role in the initial stages
of Facebook’s set up in Ireland by
providing a flexible, tailor-made
office solution to accommodate our
expanding team.”
Fitzwilliam Hall, Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2 | www.glandore.ie | info@glandore.ie | 00353 (0) 1 669 4700
Glandore Business Centres offer flexible solutions & unrivalled facilities for your
office and conferencing needs in Ireland.

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