Employment Legislation / Labour Market in Ireland

Employment Law and practice derives from a number of sources, namely the Irish Constitution, custom and practice and legislation (domestic and EU based decisions of the Employment Appeals Tribunal and the courts).

Labour Force availability and quality in Ireland is one of the key attractions to foreign companies. Ireland has traditionally enjoyed a strong international reputation for the caliber of its third level gradutes and the generally high standard of education within the workforce.

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Engineering & Electronic Manufacturing at Shannon Free Zone

There are over 170 international engineering companies currently operating in Ireland employing in excess of 15,000 people. These operations carry out a broad range of activities in key sub-sectors such as automotive, electrical engineering, aerospace, materials handling & automation. These overseas firms export the bulk of their production and account for some 8% of total Irish exports. These are supported by an indigenous sub-supply sector made up of some 450 specialist companies.

Electronics is the largest manufacturing industry in Ireland with over 30,000 people involved in a wide range of sub-sectors including computer systems and sub systems, peripherals and media, electronic components, data communication equipment, control and test systems and consumer electronics.

With low corporation tax, the availability of technical and managerial talent, a sophisticated local sub-supply base and government support, Shannon Free Zone is the ideal location in Europe for companies in the sector.