Cost of Business
Euro Labour Costs Per Hour
| Country | Cost Per Hour 2014 |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 29.80 |
| Germany | 31.40 |
| Austria | 31.50 |
| Finland | 32.30 |
| Netherlands | 34.00 |
| France | 34.60 |
| Luxembourg | 35.90 |
| Sweden | 37.40 |
| Belgium | 39.00 |
| Denmark | 40.30 |
| Norway | 54.00 |
Source: Eurostat, 2014
Ireland’s Tax wedge is one of the lowest in Europe
| Country | Income Tax | Employee | Employer | Total Tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 14.90 | 3.60 | 9.70 | 28.2 |
| Germany | 16.00 | 17.10 | 16.20 | 49.3 |
| Austria | 16.00 | 17.10 | 16.20 | 49.3 |
| Austria | 12.80 | 14.00 | 22.60 | 49.4 |
| Finland | 18.30 | 6.50 | 19.10 | 43.9 |
| Netherlands | 14.60 | 13.90 | 9.20 | 37.7 |
| France | 10.60 | 10.20 | 27.70 | 48.5 |
| Luxembourg | 15.70 | 11.00 | 11.00 | 37.70 |
| Sweden | 13.20 | 5.30 | 23.90 | 42.4 |
| Belgium | 21.80 | 10.80 | 23.00 | 55.6 |
| Denmark | 35.60 | 2.80 | 0.00 | 38.4 |
| Norway | 18.30 | 7.30 | 11.50 | 37.1 |
| UK | 13.00 | 8.40 | 9.70 | 31.1 |
Source: Eurostat, 2014
Utilities – Electricity, oil and gas
| Fuel | Form | Unit of Supply | Avg. Price per Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| OIL | GAS OIL | LITRE | €0.8660 |
| LIGH FUEL OIL | LITRE | €0.8160 | |
| MEDIUM FUEL OIL | LITRE | €0.7640 | |
| HEAVY FUEL OIL | LITRE | €0.7210 | |
| COMMERCIAL CYLINDERS | KG | €1.9530 | |
| L.P.G | BULK L.P.G (0-3 TONNES) | LITRE | €0.6410 |
| BULK L.P.G (3.1-40 TONNES) | LITRE | €0.5660 | |
| NATURAL GAS | BAND I1:KWH€ 0.0651 | KWH | € 0.0651 |
| BAND I2 :>=278<2,778 MWH PER ANNUM | KWH | € 0.0519 | |
| BAND I3:>= 2,778<27,778 MWH PER ANNUM | KWH | € 0.0459 | |
| BAND I4:<= 27,778<277,778MWH PER ANNUM | KWH | € 0.0318 | |
| ELECTRICITY | BAND IA:< 20 MWH PER ANNUM | KWH | € 0.2238 |
| BAND IB:> =20 < 500 MWH PER ANNUM | KWH | € 0.1806 | |
| BAND IC:> =500 < 2,000 MWH PER ANNUM | KWH | € 0.1488 | |
| BAND ID:>= 2,000 <20,000 MWH PER ANNUM | KWH | € 0.1223 | |
| BAND IE:>= 20,000 < 70,000 MWH PER ANNUM | KWH | € 0.1012 | |
| BAND IF:> =70,000 < 150,000 MWH PER ANNUM | KWH | € 0.0962 |
Source: SEAI 2015
International Road Freight Costs (Door to Door)
| From | Destination | Average Price per Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland -> | London | € 1,000 |
| Ireland -> | Amsterdam | € 1,650 |
| Ireland -> | Brussels | € 1,650 |
| Ireland -> | Paris | € 1,700 |
| Ireland -> | Berlin | € 2,250 |
| Ireland -> | Vienna | € 2,600 |
| Ireland -> | Milan | € 2,800 |
| Ireland -> | Warsaw | € 3,300 |
| Ireland -> | Prague | € 3,175 |
Source: FreightFox 2015
Water Rates Per Cubic Metre
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Water Supply M3 | €1.21 |
| Waste Water Services M3 | €1.45 |
| Combined M3 | €2.66 |
Source: Irish Water 2015
What employer’s must spend to pay each net Euro to an employee €1
| Country | Rate |
|---|---|
| UK | €1.46 |
| Sweden | €1.75 |
| Spain | €1.68 |
| Poland | €1.69 |
| Italy | €1.84 |
| Ireland | €1.36 |
| Germany | €1.97 |
| France | €2.18 |
| EU Average | €1.73 |
| Belgium | €2.31 |
Demographics
Population Profiles
| County | Population Census 2016 | Population Census 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Wexford | 149,605 | 145,320 |
| Waterford | 116,401 | 113,795 |
| Kilkenny | 99,118 | 95,419 |
| Carlow | 56,875 | 54,612 |
| South Tipperary | 89,071 | 88,432 |
| North Tipperary | 71,370 | 70,322 |
| Total South East Region | 582,440 | 567,900 |
| State | 4,757,976 | 4,239,848 |
Source: Census 2016 & 2011
Industry Employment
Industry Employment
| Industrial Category | Number of Business address points March 2014 | % of Business Address points |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry fishing | 3397 | 35.3% |
| Wholesale and Retail Trade | 1640 | 17.1% |
| Other Services | 1008 | 10.5% |
| Accomodation and Food | 1008 | 8.7% |
| Construction | 503 | 5.2% |
| Human Health and Social work activities | 424 | 4.4% |
| Professional, Scientific, Technical | 385 | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 321 | 3.3% |
| Education | 287 | 3% |
| Admin and Support service activities | 228 | 2.4% |
| Transport and Storage | 198 | 2.1% |
| Public admin, defence | 95 | 1% |
| Financial and Insurance activities | 94 | 1% |
| Information and communication | 73 | 0.8% |
| Real Estate activities | 68 | 0.7% |
| Other Industry | 29 | 0.3% |
| Mining | 18 | 0.2% |
| Quarrying | 10 | 0.1% |
Source: Census 2016 & 2011
Population in Wexford Municipal Districts 2011
| Municipal Districts | Population |
|---|---|
| Enniscorthy MD | 34,202 |
| Gorey MD | 34,202 |
| New Ross MD | 32,122 |
| Wexford MD | 44,593 |
Source: Census 2016 & 2011
Weekly Flight and Ferry Schedule
Weekly flight schedule from Dublin Airport
| From | Destination | No of Scheduled Flights |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin | Africa | 3 |
| Dublin | Austria | 8 |
| Dublin | Belgium | 38 |
| Dublin | Bulgaria | 7 |
| Dublin | Canada | 29 |
| Dublin | Croatia | 12 |
| Dublin | Czech Republic | 11 |
| Dublin | Denmark | 17 |
| Dublin | Estonia | 2 |
| Dublin | Germany | 133 |
| Dublin | Greece | 18 |
| Dublin | Hungary | 13 |
| Dublin | Iceland | 5 |
| Dublin | Israel | 1 |
| Dublin | Italy | 98 |
| Dublin | Lithuania | 7 |
| Dublin | Latvia | 6 |
| Dublin | Luxembourg | 6 |
| Dublin | Malta | 5 |
| Dublin | Netherlands | 63 |
| Dublin | Norway | 12 |
| Dublin | Moldova | 2 |
| Dublin | Morocco | 2 |
| Dublin | Poland | 49 |
| Dublin | Portugal | 58 |
| Dublin | Romania | 13 |
| Dublin | Russia | 1 |
| Dublin | Slovakia | 7 |
| Dublin | Spain | 231 |
| Dublin | Switzerland | 29 |
| Dublin | Turkey | 17 |
| Dublin | UAE | 28 |
| Dublin | UK | 893 |
| Dublin | USA | 141 |
Source: DAA, June 2016 Summer Schedule
Ferry Services from Wexford to the UK & France
| From | Destination | Number of Ferry Crossings |
|---|---|---|
| Rosslare Europort, Wexford | Cherbourg, France | 7 |
| Rosslare Europort, Wexford | Roscoff, France | 1 |
| Rosslare Europort, Wexford | Fishguard, Wales | 14 |
| Rosslare Europort, Wexford | Pembroke, Wales | 14 |
| Rosslare Europort, Wexford | St Nazaire, Gijon, France | 1 |
Source: DAA, June 2016 Summer Schedule
