Almost one third of Australia’s population can trace their heritage back to Ireland
The world's first sms texting application was developed by an Irish company – Aldiscon
The value of Ireland’s exports of software & services exceed the value of Australia’s exports of Iron Ore.
The ANZ region is the 9th largest export market for Irish companies globally
8 out of 10 of the world's largest medical device manufacturers are based in Ireland
NZ’s social welfare system is powered by Irish Software
35% of all practising doctors in Malaysia were educated in Ireland
80% of the world's cardiovascular stents are produced in Ireland
After the boxing day Tsunami across Thailand and Indonesia, drinking water was made potable using Irish biotechnology
All pregnancy tests for parvovirus are validated using Irish biotechnology
Six out of ten of the world’s top selling drugs are now produced in Ireland
All GST tax refunds due to tourists departing Australia are processed through an Irish company in Galway in the West of Ireland.
Ireland continues to be one of the most prosperous countries in the world forecasting to remain the country with the 3rd highest GDP capita in the EU (Source Eurostates 2008-2010 forecasts)
Ireland has one of the most open economies in the world and is well placed to respond quickly and strongly to global economic recovery (source: Eurostat, External Trade)
In terms of quality of life, Ireland is among the highest ranked countries in the world (fifth overall) in the UN’s Human Development Index which measures education, health and income (Source: UNDP, Human Development Indices Statistical Update, 2008)
Ireland has one of the most highly skilled and highly educated labour forces in the world, particularly in terms of science, mathematics and computing (source: OECD, Education at a Glance, 2008)
Ireland ranks as one of the highest countries in the EU in terms of capital investment as a % of GDP (Eurostate, Economy and Finance Indicators)