Ireland and the EIB

We financed healthcare projects such as medical research carried out by Irish companies, and we supported a nationwide health programme that serves patients remotely using the Internet and digital technology. We also help Ireland enhance its energy security. We supported EirGrid and RTE in the construction of the Celtic Interconnector, a 575-kilometre electricity cable that will connect Ireland with France.

At a glance

The EIB provides finance and expertise for sound and sustainable investment projects in Ireland.

Last year’s EIB Group activity in Ireland by priority

(In € million, last updated at previous year end)

EIB activity in Ireland by sector since start of operations

EIB stories in Ireland

Individual stories speak far louder than figures and charts. Discover how our work improves the quality of life in Ireland and beyond.

15 October 2024 Peter Koh Dawid A. Fusiek

Cables and batteries: the next big thing?

Integrating renewables into energy networks is a major challenge. Here's how the sector is tackling the issue and some innovations to expect in the coming years.

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4 June 2024 Nadia Calviño

What the EU has done for us

With the European Parliament elections around the corner, many will ask what the European Union has done for us since the last election in 2019. Here are some of the highlights

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2 May 2024 Chris Knight

EU delivers: ‘I feel human again‘

In Ireland, social housing backed by the European Investment Bank transforms the lives of people priced out of the market

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30 April 2024

The things we take for granted: A home for Anselm

Home is a basic human need. Many of us take ours for granted. But rising rents and prices make it more and more difficult for many to afford one.

For a long time, Anselm struggled to find a place to live in Dublin, until he became eligible for social housing. In July 2023, he finally moved into an affordable home run by Focus Ireland. It changed his life.

The new apartment block was financed by the Irish Housing Finance Agency with the support of the European Investment Bank.

Between 2016 and 2023, the European Investment Bank backed the agency with €650 million that resulted in 5,000 social and affordable housing units and 550 energy renovations. More investment in social infrastructure is one of the EIB’s top financing priorities in Europe.

Find out more about how the EIB supports social housing

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2 February 2023

A day in Europe

Buckle up and discover a normal day in Europe through different projects financed by the European Investment Bank. Will you recognise some of them? The journey begins now!

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18 November 2022 Peter Koh

Venture capital for dinner, anyone?

Feeding a hungry world with venture capital

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12 July 2022 Dominik Ruderer

Infrastructure Solutions: The power of purchase agreements

Renewable energy power purchase agreements reduce energy market risks for both producers and buyers

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5 May 2022 Chris Welsch

An old laptop equals a new job

Computer restoration company fixes broken or outdated equipment while providing a better life for the disadvantaged

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13 January 2022 Chris Welsch

A lie detector for the media

The Newsroom uses a transparent artificial intelligence software to prevent the spread of misinformation and improve democracy

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3 December 2021 Matt Rees

Heating that is greener

A Dublin- headquartered group foresees that the Internet of Things can help to reduce emissions from household heating. It’s researching smart ways to make it happen

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We improve the lives of citizens in the EU and beyond. We support small businesses, while enhancing climate action and innovation. We also focus on energy transition and urban sustainability. We create prosperity for all EU regions, so that they reach their full potential.

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The EIB economic survey of investments in Ireland

The EIB, with the help of dozens of academics, practitioners and policymakers, surveyed 12,500 firms and 500 big cities across Europe to find out what is driving or holding back investment.

Discover the latest results