John Heffernan, Partner, Ernst & Young, Limerick, Ireland“The most important criteria for any multinational company that is selecting and investment location is to assess both the skill sets and cost base in the selected location. A low rate of corporation profits tax is a strong contributor to minimising costs and generating an above average return on investment. The Shannon region offers both.”
Atlantic Way
Creating a region of excellence for living, leisure, knowledge and work in the West of Ireland
Shannon Development
A government owned regional development company dedicated to promoting and developing the Shannon Region of Ireland.
Shannon Free Zone
A 243 hectare International Business Park adjacent to Shannon International Airport
IDA
An Irish Government agency with responsibility for securing new investment from overseas in manufacturing and internationally traded services sectors. It also encourages existing investors to expand and develop their businesses.
FÁS
Training and employment programmes, aimed at employers, employees and unemployed people.
IBEC
The Irish Business and Employers Confederation (IBEC) provides a wide range of services to over 7,000 member businesses and organisations from all sectors and of all sizes.
Limerick Chamber of Commerce
A business representative and lobbying organisation and that is in business for its members.
Shannon & District Chamber of Commerce
Represent the views and concerns of the commercial interests of the greater Shannon Area. The chamber now boasts a membership of over 200 individuals, representing individual members, SMEs and Multinational Corporations
Sky Court
A major development of 200,000 ft2 of shopping, lifestyle and leisure facilities.