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Moving to Ireland

A detailed guide on all the practicalities of moving to Ireland, including rights of residence, study, and work is available from Citizens Information.

Education

Find out about accessing education in Ireland, including a description of the education system in Ireland and also information on Primary, Secondary and Third Level study.

The Department of Education and Skills is the department of the Irish state with responsibility for education and training.

Working in Ireland

The rights of EU nationals and non-EU nationals for working in Ireland are outlined on the citizens information website.

The Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation is the department of the Irish state which has responsiblilty for supporting the creation of jobs and economic development.

Healthcare in Ireland

Citizens information provides an outline of available health care services in Ireland, including public and private health care and health insurance.