In his April 28th Spring Economic Statement speech, Finance Minister Michael Noonan T.D. announced that Ireland currently has the fastest growing economy in Europe. He said that 95,000 new jobs have been created since 2012, with a record 20,000 being created last year. The jobs are being created across a number of sectors including medical research. Ciaran Murray, CEO of ICON … [Read more...] about Ireland's Action Plan for Jobs Brings Results
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Compadre Plant Matrix
Botanists at Trinity College Dublin have launched a database that documents significant ‘life events’ for nearly 600 plant species across the globe. Working with like-minded individuals across five continents the team has gathered data over a near 50-year span. At a time of climate change, the researchers hope their COMPADRE Plant Matrix database will … [Read more...] about Compadre Plant Matrix
Irish American Inspired the
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
If you found yourself staring down an ice cold bucket of water ready to be dumped on your head this summer remember, first, that it was for a good cause, and second, that it was Irish-inspired. The ALS ice bucket challenge that has left everyone from politicians and celebrities to school teachers and grandparents soaking wet was created by Pat Quinn, an Irish American from … [Read more...] about Irish American Inspired the
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Obama Criticizes Infamous
Irish Tax Loopholes
This past July President Barack Obama had many heads swirling when he went after American businesses who base their headquarters in other countries, specifically mentioning Ireland. Obama’s speech in California came at a time when many businesses in America are looking to rearrange their operations given the high 35% tax corporation rate in the U.S. Obama said, “What we are … [Read more...] about Obama Criticizes Infamous
Irish Tax Loopholes
Easing Tax-Free Shopping for
North Americans in Ireland
A new card developed by FEXCO, a top finance company headquartered in Killorglin, Co. Kerry since 1981, aims to ease the burden placed on U.S. and Canadian tourists in Ireland when trying to reclaim the tax on purchases made while on vacation.
The so-called Horizon card in fact removes the need to reclaim taxes at all. Instead, customers register their card online, present it … [Read more...] about Easing Tax-Free Shopping for
North Americans in Ireland