Ireland, a fairytale-like country. When we were young, we longed to own a castle, and longed to be the beautiful princess or the clever prince in a fairytale... Ireland is full of mystery and is a place people yearn for. It is often said that Ireland is an ideal paradise for children, and this is no exaggeration; Ireland is truly a place of happy living in reality.
On June 1, 2017, the children's charity Save the Children released the "Stolen Childhoods" report. Ireland was ranked as one of the top ten countries for children to grow up and live in, placing seventh in the world. Among all developing countries in Asia, children in China enjoy the safest and happiest childhood, ranking 41st.
This study surveyed 173 countries, and the rankings were determined based on each country's performance in the following areas:
1. Under-five mortality rate
2. Stunting due to malnutrition (0-59 months)
3. Out-of-school children in primary and secondary education, child labor (5-14 years old)
4. Early marriage (girls aged 15-19)
5. Adolescent births (girls aged 15-19)
6. Displacement due to conflict and child homicide (0-19 years old)
The report shows that Ireland's under-five mortality rate is 0.36%, the early marriage rate is 1.1%, the adolescent birth rate is 1.01%, and the child homicide rate is only 0.3 per 100,000 people; the indicators in these areas are very optimistic. Along with 36 other countries, Ireland is one of the countries with the "lowest incidence of children missing out on childhood" globally. In addition, the report shows that Ireland's primary and secondary school dropout rate is only 0.8%. This year, Ireland's back-to-school allowance was increased by 25%. The back-to-school allowance is a subsidy issued by Ireland to parents to purchase school uniforms and other items when children return to school in September. Previously, the standard for this allowance was: 100 euros per child for children aged 4-12; 200 euros per child for children aged 12-17. Starting from July this year, children aged 4-12 will receive 125 euros each, and children aged 12-17 will receive 250 euros. The Irish government has increased the budget for this by 10 million euros, and the current budget for this benefit has reached 47.4 million euros. The Department of Social Protection stated that approximately 108,000 families in Ireland can benefit from this.
The overall ranking results show that Ireland ranks 7th in the world, ahead of France and Spain (tied for 14th), Japan and Switzerland (tied for 16th), the United Kingdom (23rd), and the United States (36th).
The top ten countries in the world are:
1. Norway, Slovenia (tied)
3. Finland
4. Netherlands, Sweden (tied)
6. Portugal
7. Ireland
8. Iceland, Italy (tied)
10. Belgium, Cyprus, Germany, South Korea (tied)
In the eyes of parents, the greatest wish is for their children to grow up happily, safely, and joyfully. Furthermore, Ireland has a solid educational foundation. As an English-speaking country with a population of less than 5 million, its education level consistently leads European countries and is widely recognized internationally. A warm growth environment + excellent education level will pave the way for a brilliant life for children. Investing and immigrating to Ireland not only provides children with a better life but also allows them to enjoy high European welfare benefits, and it is the best foundation for children's education.
Currently, the enterprise investment immigration route to Ireland provided by Visas Consulting Group is highly popular among investors. Investors only need to invest 1 million euros in local Irish enterprises or projects designated by the Irish government to apply for residency for the whole family. After meeting certain residency requirements, they can apply for an Irish passport. Immigrate to Ireland and enjoy a high-quality life.
For more information about Irish investment immigration, please consult Visas Consulting Group: 400-138-2929.