Why Do MNC's Operate in Ireland-
-Low Corporation Tax~ MNC's in Ireland pay 12.5% corporation tax on profits, this low corp. tax is a government strategy to attract MNC's to Ireland.
-English Speaking Country~ Ireland is an English speaking country which is an international business language, encouraging MNC's to move here
Member of the EMU~ Use of a single currency attracts MNC's due to price stability, easier to compare material prices with other member countries
Member of European Union~ Creation of the single market eliminated trade barriers in EU, allowing free movement of goods, services, labour & capital between member countries