Living
Overview
In the last 10 to15 years, a strong economy has transformed Dublin into a cosmopolitan city. There are plenty of jobs in a variety of sectors and those with shortages, such as the IT and financial services sectors, are particularly interested in recruiting from abroad.
Ireland has had a lot of catching up to do since its booming economy, dubbed the Celtic Tiger, launched it as a happening city. Birth control, divorce and homosexuality have only been legalised within the last 20 years or so, and the transport infrastructure is still behind most other European cities (although it is getting better all the time).
Ireland’s membership of the European Union, and the subsequent funding the country has received, has transformed it into a city which is well regarded for its economic transformation and its political character.
The Irish people, by and large, have taken this newfound wealth in their stride and embraced the transformations that have come with it. Making an honest living, raising strong family units, and enjoying the craic are still important priorities, as they were in pre-Tiger years.
It certainly has plenty to offer to the new resident. So whether you are thinking of a move to Dublin, or you are already there and are cutting your way through the red tape, or whether you’ve lived there for some time, this chapter is full of helpful information on working, living and getting settled in the city.
Ireland has had a lot of catching up to do since its booming economy, dubbed the Celtic Tiger, launched it as a happening city. Birth control, divorce and homosexuality have only been legalised within the last 20 years or so, and the transport infrastructure is still behind most other European cities (although it is getting better all the time).
Ireland’s membership of the European Union, and the subsequent funding the country has received, has transformed it into a city which is well regarded for its economic transformation and its political character.
The Irish people, by and large, have taken this newfound wealth in their stride and embraced the transformations that have come with it. Making an honest living, raising strong family units, and enjoying the craic are still important priorities, as they were in pre-Tiger years.
It certainly has plenty to offer to the new resident. So whether you are thinking of a move to Dublin, or you are already there and are cutting your way through the red tape, or whether you’ve lived there for some time, this chapter is full of helpful information on working, living and getting settled in the city.
