The Irish IIPs Contribution to the Emerald Isle’s Economy
Ireland has issued over 700 residence permits under the Immigrant Investor Programme. What impact has it had on the local economy? On relations with foreign markets? Is the Irish IIP a viable route to Irish citizenship? We explore the intangible benefits of the Irish IIP on the Emerald Isle’s economy from a birds view perspective. In 2018 a total of 420 Applications were received under the Irish Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP). 45 Applications were approved, 3 were refused and 15 were withdrawn. Six years since the Irish IIP was first launched in 2012, over 700 applications have been approved, drawing in an influx of over EUR 500 Million to the Irish economy.