The South East of Ireland - A Good Place to Invest for a Tech Firm?

Hi Everyone, welcome back to my blog. Today I will be discussing why the South East of Ireland would be a good place for tech firms to invest in. 

The South East of Ireland

Workforce:

• The South East of Ireland is home to over 450,000 people with the majority of those people having to commute to Dublin for work. There are already more than 1,500 ICT students in the South East region 3,500 ICT workers commute from the South East everyday, according to the Local Enterprise Office. These figures show that the South East of Ireland already has an educated workforce, making it a desirable place for tech firms to invest in. 

• A tech company in the South East of Ireland would have access to a skilled, as many professionals would prefer to work locally to avoid long commutes and improve work-life balance.

Lower Costs:

The South East of Ireland provides a more economical location with lower operating and commercial real estate costs than Dublin and Cork. Due to the cheaper cost of living and housing in the area, businesses are able to cut expenses, especially by paying lower salaries.

Infrastructure:

Strong rail and road links to Cork and Dublin in the South East of Ireland ensure easy airport for access for imports and shipping. Major ports like the Port of Waterford and Rosslare Europort would provide these tech firms with quick access to transatlantic, European and UK markets.

Conclusion:

The South East region is a great place for tech companies due to its highly qualified workforce, low costs and strong infrastructure. Tech firms should look no farther than the South East if they are considering expanding.

Thanks everyone for reading, I hope you enjoyed it. If you are seeking more information with regards to the topic of this blog I have inserted a link below to a video explaining why the South East of Ireland is a hub for tech companies.