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Immigration and Business in Ireland
Irish Innovative Enterprises May Establish Headquarters in Shenzhen
Irish immigration perspective on doing business in Ireland: Recently, an Irish business delegation led by Richard Bruton, Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, visited Shenzhen. The delegation included Irish innovative technology companies from six major sectors: information and communications, financial services, life sciences, clean technology, food, and aviation. During this visit to China, cooperation agreements were reached for six projects.
Apple to Build New Data Center in Ireland
Immigration and Business in Ireland: Recently, the Galway County Council in Ireland approved Apple's request to invest 850 million euros ($950 million) to build a data center in its southern suburbs.
Avolon Acquired by HNA Group
Irish Immigration Business: Bohai Leasing, a subsidiary of Chinese aviation and freight giant HNA Group, has acquired the Irish aircraft leasing company Avolon for approximately $2.5 billion. Bohai Leasing will pay $31 per share in the transaction, which includes assuming Avolon's debt. Avolon is headquartered in Dublin, with a total value of approximately $7.6 billion.
Allied Irish Banks IT Department Votes to Accept Outsourcing Proposal
Immigration and Business in Ireland: Staff working in the IT department of Allied Irish Banks (AIB) have voted to accept the bank's outsourcing proposal. This means approximately 220 employees will be transferred to Infosys, while Wipro will provide technical support services. The vote was also extended to members of the Irish Bank Officials Association (IBOA) involved in AIB's IT department.
Ireland's Dairy Exports to China Grew by 40% Last Year
Immigration and Business in Ireland: Since the 2013 botulism false alarm involving Fonterra, New Zealand's largest milk powder exporter, major dairy companies have turned their attention to Europe in search of new milk sources. Ireland has become the biggest beneficiary, with three of the world's top four dairy companies now operating factories in the country.