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1 Ireland Ireland 2011 Live and Invest Overseas, Inc.Inc Live and Invest Overseas,

2 At A Glance Population 4.7 million (July 2011 est.) Official Language Irish (Gaelic), English spoken everywhere Currency Euro GDP per Capita (PPP) $39,500 (2011 est.) Climate temperate maritime; mild winters, cool summers; consistently humid Natural Hazards Landslides Government Republic, parliamentary democracy.

3 At A Glance Dublin, Ireland

4 Cost of Living Rent (1 bedroom apartment in the city) HOA Fee Property Taxes Transportation (monthly unlimited bus pass) Electric, gas, water, and garbage. Internet Telephone (100 minutes on cell phone) Cable TV Household Help (one day/week at $50/day) Food Entertainment Health Insurance Travel Miscellaneous (clothing, etc.) Total Monthly Expenses. US$ US$2533

5 Property Costs Rent for 400 or US$530 to 800 or US$1,060 per month Found some low cost rentals at Build for as little as 95 or US$126 per square foot Buy for 40,000 or US$53,030 and up The following properties were found on

6 Property Costs 3 Bedroom Cottage in Clifden Glen Development, County Galway: 3 bedrooms (83 M2) for 69,000 or US$91,475

7 Property Costs Two Bedroom Traditional Farmhouse in Macroom Town, County Cork: 95 M2 for 50,000 or US$66,286

8 Property Costs One Bedroom Stone Cottage in Kenmare, a Town in County Kerry: 80,000 or US$106,058

9 Ireland Pros English Spoken The people actually vote during elections Rich history and culture Very friendly, helpful people Beautiful scenery Good social support system (medical, welfare, etc.) Irish pride Great auction houses.

10 Ireland Pros Beautiful Scenery

11 Ireland Pros St. Patrick s Day in Dublin

12 Ireland Cons Rains a lot Can be expensive Tractors on the road. The recession has hit Ireland hard (a lot of lost jobs). Patchy infrastructure (usually ok in the city, but in rural area, roads can become hard to navigate, cell phone signals and internet can be unreliable).

13 Ireland Cons Tractors on the road outside Mitchelstown in County Cork.

14 Ireland Cons Storm at Old Keep

15 Residency Citizens of the United States and Canada do not need a visa to enter Ireland.

16 Residency Workers Students Long Term Residency Family Re-Unification Spouse of an Irish National Dependants of an EEA National Change of status De Facto Relationships Self Sufficiency.

17 Medical Care The public health care system, which is funded by general taxation, provides health care for all residents of Ireland. There is a Medical Card, which is offered to those receiving welfare, people with low income, and some residents with long-term or severe illness. It entitles holders to free hospital care, GP visits, dental services, optical services, aural services, prescription drugs, and medical appliances. A GP Visit Card is available for some residents earning a slightly higher income. It entitles holders to free general practitioner visits.

18 Medical Care Residents over the age of 70, who are not entitled to either of these two cards, will instead receive an annual cash grant of 400 (US$530) up to a certain income. People who are not entitled to a Medical Card (i.e. 68.1% of the population) must pay fees for certain health care services. Emergency care is provided at a cost of 120 (US$159) for a visit to the Accident and Emergency department.

19 Taxes Irish residents are taxed on their worldwide income and capital gains, as are individuals who are not resident, but who are ordinarily resident. Nonresidents are taxed on Irish-source income and gains from immovable property in Ireland. An individual is resident if he/she spends more than 6 months of the tax year in Ireland, or has a combined presence of at least 280 days in Ireland over that tax year and the preceding tax year.

20 Taxes Capital gains tax rate is 30%... Progressive rates are imposed up to 41%; a universal social charge applies where the annual income exceeds 10,036. The charge is at a rate of 2% on gross income up to 10,036; 4% on gross income between 10,037 and 16,016; and 7% on income in excess of 16,016. Value Added Tax 23% (increased from 21% on January 1). There are reduced rates of 13.5% and 9% 2012 Live and Invest Overseas, Inc

21 Accessibility The Republic of Ireland is serviced by four international airports There are smaller airports that operate domestically and to/from the UK Only one cross-border train, the Enterprise A Rail-Sail plan is available (links ferries to trains) between Ireland and the UK Various boat and ferry companies Numerous bus companies operate throughout the country and beyond

22 Accessibility 2012 Live and Invest Overseas, Inc

23 Retiree Benefits No specific retirement benefits. However, resident seniors 66 or over get free travel on State transportation (buses, rail, and the Dublin metro ).

24 Retiree Benefits Lismore Castle in Waterford, Ireland

25 Recreation Sightseeing Bicycling Tons of festivals Pubs Shopping Going to the theatre Hiking Touring the castles Golfing 2012 Live and Invest Overseas, Inc

26 Is Ireland For You? Dublin at Night 2012 Live and Invest Overseas, Inc

27 Is Ireland For You? So much to explore. So much history Appreciate the different Irish humor Wet and windy in most areas most of the time Not a super cheap third-world destination Friendly people English is widely spoken, but the Irish language (Gaelic) can be very difficult to learn 2012 Live and Invest Overseas, Inc

28 Is Ireland For You? 2012 Live and Invest Overseas, Inc

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