Doing Business in dlr

Well-developed Infrastructure

Located on Dublin’s southside, there are numerous transport options into the city or beyond Dublin towards other parts of Ireland, including the M50, N11, LUAS and DART making for a convenient commute. Furthermore, there are a number of large well-established business hubs and employment centres in operation in this part of Dublin, namely:

• The Dublin Sandyford Business District & Industrial Estate, which is one of the biggest business and retail areas with many large brands situated here including Microsoft and Vodafone
• The Cherrywood Science and Technology Park is currently undergoing development and is set to develop into one of the biggest new towns in Ireland in the coming years.
• The Carrickmines Retail Park I home to a collection of large established retail chains and will soon include IKEA
• The Dundrum Shopping Centre is one of the major retail destinations in Dublin

Major educational institutions in the area include University College Dublin (UCD), Dún Laoghaire College of Further Education, Irish Management Institute (IMI – part of UCC) and the Institute of Art, Design and Technology (IADT).

Future Development

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown has recently launched their Local Economic & Community plan 2016 – 2021 which provides a clear role for local government over the next 5-6 years.

The plan sets out the objectives and actions that will promote and support local economic and community development in the county. High-level goals include the promotion of an enterprise and innovation; the development of a healthy county, where everyone can enjoy physical and mental health and well-being and the promotion of sustainable development and the green economy can flourish.

An Entrepreneurial Spirit

Entrepreneurialism is encouraged throughout each of the localities and this is evidenced from the growing number of small and medium businesses in the area, for example speciality shops and artisan food producers. The Dún Laoghaire Local Enterprise Office (LEO) offers assistance to people interested in starting up a new business or already in business including entrepreneurs, early stage promoters and small businesses looking to expand.

Services include access to business information and advice, training, mentoring, financial supports, networking, Local Economic Development and Food and Tourism support services as well as educational assistance.

Pleasant Working Environment

For anyone choosing to work in the area, there are a number of parks and recreation areas as well as easy access to shopping centres and evening entertainment. After work possibilities include sea sports or mountain walks.

The area is well serviced with extended cycle lanes and footpaths offering people the chance to commute to work by bike or on foot.