How do people make money in Ireland?

* The vast majority of people in Ireland make money by working for a wage or salary. The unemployment rate in Ireland is relatively low, at around 4.9%.

* The median income in Ireland is €35,000 per year.

* The most common occupations in Ireland are:

* Retail sales assistants

* Nurses

* Cleaners

* Teachers

* Engineers

Self-employment

* A small percentage of people in Ireland are self-employed. This includes people who:

* Own and operate their own businesses

* Work as freelancers or independent contractors

* Earn money from investments or rental properties

Government benefits

* Some people in Ireland receive government benefits, such as:

* Social welfare payments

* Child benefit

* Disability allowance

* Old age pension

Other sources of income

* Some people in Ireland earn money from other sources, such as:

* Winning the lottery

* Receiving an inheritance

* Selling property