This document provides information for relocating to Ireland for IT opportunities. It outlines that Ireland is ranked highly for quality of life and business. Dublin has good public transportation including buses, trains, and bike sharing. Rents have reduced in recent years. To work in Ireland, one needs to register for a Personal Public Service (PPS) number for tax purposes by providing identification and proof of address or employment to the social security office. Important websites are also listed to aid in relocating and setting up in Ireland. In-demand skills include software development, networking, and IT support roles. Ireland has become a hub for international tech companies due to its low corporate tax rates and skilled workforce.

1. Opportunities in ITA guide to relocating to Ireland A thousand IT opportunities in the land of a thousand welcomes!

2. Why Ireland?According to a UN report published recently Ireland is the 5th best place to live in the world(To read more click here) while the World Bank places Ireland as the 10th best place to do business in (To read more click here)If you are considering relocating, we can offer you some of the best opportunities in Europe and the world!Check out this short video to see why Ireland is on top.Ireland By Numbers

3. Relocating to Ireland- Where to Start??If you are considering a move to Ireland the best place to start is by doing some research using some popular web sites:WikipediaIreland 101Discover IrelandIreland.comEntertainment.ie

4. Getting around Dublin:Dublin is a great city to get around supported by fantastic public transport links! Below are the most used methods of transport:BusDartLuasDublin Bikes

5. Renting in Dublin: Rents in Ireland have reduced dramatically over the last 2 years! Check out a snapshot of rents in Dublin right now. Go to daft.ie for more info as prices !

6. Getting Set Up- Your PPS numberIf you are moving to Ireland to work you will need to register for a PPS number. It is a unique identifier for use in any transactions you may have with public bodies. To apply:Identify your local Social Security Office onlineIn the office you will need to show your passport or National Identity CardProof of Address (Bill, letter etc)ORLetter from Employer. They will talk you through the necessary steps and get you set up. You will be notified of your PPS Number by the issue of a letter of notification, sent automatically to the address given on the application form, REG 1. This is your number for tax purposes alsoClick here for more info

7. Getting set up- Some Important Links:itsyourmoney.ieRevenue WebsiteDepartment of Social Protection Website

8. Education With some of the best schools and colleges in the world Ireland is one of the highest ranking countries in Europe when it comes to education.Education IrelandUniversity College DublinTrinity College DublinDublin Institute of Technology

9. What can we offer you??Along with a highly skilled work force and the highest education standards, Ireland offers international companies a highly attractive corporation tax rate of 12.5% meaning the most successful IT companies in the world are based here. This rate is well below our European neighbours with the UK rate ranging between 26-28%.Click here to read more.

10. Most in-demand / Priority Skills in IrelandJavaC/C++C#/ .NetSharepoint / BiztalkLinux / Unix engineeringAndroid / iPhone DevelopmentNetwork EngineeringQA /AutomationTestingWeb DevelopmentDatabase Administration

11. So... In the last few years Ireland has become a hub for IT companies and software giants from around the globe to settle.This year Ireland played host to the Dublin Web Summit in which global leaders of huge online companies such as Facebook, Twitter, Youtubeand LinkedIn all gathered in Ireland. This marked Ireland’s claim at becoming the Internet capital of the world! As well as the those mentioned,everyday new international companies are setting up in Ireland, from small start-ups to large multinational giants.Utilising Ireland’s skilled technical talent these companies have seen massive growth and success and continue to hire due to increasing product demand! To read more click here

12. The IT Market in Ireland- some light reading.Silicon Republic- Minister claims budget 2011 will create jobsSilicon Republic- Energy and digital fare well in four-year planSilicon Republic- IT industry returns to growth in 2010Silicon Republic- Irish Tech sector will drive economic recovery