Ireland
Location: Western Europe
Currencies
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Q. Are there any requirements, when sending EUR?
A. Just your details, the beneficiary details and the purpose of the payment.
Q. Can I send inbound and outbound payments?
A. Yes, there are no restrictions on sending money into or outside of countries using the Euro.
Q. How much can I send?
A. As much as you want.
Q. How long will it take for my funds to be received?
A. Standard international payment time. However, with the right foreign exchange broker, this can be done as fast as the same day.
Q. Who can I send EUR to?
A. Both individuals and businesses can receive funds for countries sending with the Euro.
Q. Is sending EUR expensive?
A. Not if you use the right currency broker, who will be able to offer you bank-beating exchange rates and significantly lower payment charges.
Q. Can you use forward contracts with EUR?
A. Yes. With the right currency broker, you can book a EUR exchange rate forward, protecting you against any adverse currency movements. With these contracts, you will always know exactly what is coming out of your bank account.
Information courtesy of Currencies Direct.
Film Commissions
Film Mayo
FilmOffaly
Screen Ireland
Screen Kerry
Screen Wicklow
Screenwest
SLR Film Project
European Film Commissions Network (a non-profit association, which supports and promotes the European film industry and culture)
Visas & Permits
Visas & Work Permits
Although Ireland is not a member of the Schengen area, visiting crews travelling on Western passports can enter Ireland visa-free for stays of up to 90 days.
Work permits aren’t required.
Please contact a local embassy, consulate or representative for more information. Alternatively, there are specialist companies that provide visa and immigration support to the media industry, and may be able to assist.
Film Location Permits
In Ireland, film location permits for cities generally require a minimum of two weeks’ notice. In certain circumstances, however, this process can be reduced to seven days.
Films are generally free to shoot anywhere, but commercial shoots are restricted from shooting on certain national sites (e.g. government buildings).
Customs
For productions looking to bring in film equipment, Ireland is an ATA carnet country.
When to Film
When to Film
Ireland has a temperate maritime climate with cold, very wet winters (December to March) and warm, humid summers (June to September). Late spring (April to May) through to early autumn (October to November) are the best months to film.
Ireland is a predominately Christian country, so those holidays are observed.
Public Holidays
Public holidays may affect timing, availability and costs. See here for public holiday dates in Ireland.
Costs & VAT
Ireland is similar in costs to its Western European neighbours.
The standard VAT rate in Ireland, at the time of writing, is set at 23%.