The island of Ireland, which is divided up into the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, is located to the west of the United Kingdom of Great Britain. It has the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south and the Irish Sea to the east.
The Republic of Ireland joined the European Union in 1973. Owing to the optimal fiscal conditions, a large number of international financial companies as well as other globally active groups have become established there. The Irish economy is export-oriented and specialized in innovative products. There is no shortage of highly trained professionals with the requisite know-how in Ireland.