Government and public affairs occupiers in Dublin typically cluster in CBD / St Stephen's Green, plan ~240 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out ($150–220/sqft), and pay around 65 EUR/sqft ($78 USD) on Class A.

  • Preferred submarket: CBD / St Stephen's Green.
  • Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($150–220/sqft).
  • Plan ~240 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
  • Class A rent context: 65 EUR/sqft ($78 USD).
  • Typical lease: 10 years with 12 months rent-free.
  • Talent depth in Dublin: 86/100.

Government and public affairs office space in Dublin

Government and public affairs occupiers in Dublin typically cluster in CBD / St Stephen's Green, plan ~240 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out">fit-out ($150–220/sqft), and pay around 65 EUR/sqft ($78 USD) on Class A.

TL;DR

  • Preferred submarket: CBD / St Stephen's Green.
  • Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($150–220/sqft).
  • Plan ~240 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
  • Class A rent context: 65 EUR/sqft ($78 USD).
  • Typical lease: 10 years with 12 months rent-free.
  • Talent depth in Dublin: 86/100.

Where they cluster

Government and public affairs occupiers in Dublin typically anchor in CBD / St Stephen's Green. Banking, law, professional services, government, consulting.

What they pay

Class A rent in Dublin runs 65 EUR/sqft ($78 USD) on a 10-year lease with 12 months free. Prime submarkets sit at or modestly above the city index.

Spec and fit-out

Typical government and public affairs fit-out targets high-end specification at $150–220/sqft. Branded reception, full client-facing programming, premium furniture, and specialist AV are standard.

Headcount sizing

Plan around 240 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount public office in Dublin typically targets 24,000 sqft of leasable area.

Talent angle

Lobbying and public-affairs teams cluster near legislative anchors; long-duration leases and conservative concession packages are normal. Deep tech, pharma, finance, and legal services talent. EU talent pool accessible without immigration friction. Strong feed from TCD, UCD, and the broader Irish university system.

Tax and lease context

Headline corporate tax: 12.5%. FRI (Full Repairing and Insuring) leases dominate. 10-year terms with tenant break options at year 5 standard. Free rent of 9-15 months and TI of €60-€110/sqm typical.

Key facts

cityDublin
industryGovernment and public affairs
naics813, 541820
preferredSubmarketCBD / St Stephen's Green
preferredFitoutSpecHigh-end
fitoutBand$150–220/sqft
sqftPerSeat240
classARentLocal65 EUR/sqft/yr
classARentUsd$78/sqft/yr
vacancyPct14.3%
typicalLeaseYears10
typicalRentFreeMonths12
talentIndex86
corporateTaxPct12.5%

Frequently asked questions

Where do government and public affairs occupiers lease office space in Dublin?
Most cluster in CBD / St Stephen's Green. Rent runs ~65 EUR/sqft ($78 USD) for trophy and prime stock.
What fit-out spec do government and public affairs occupiers run in Dublin?
Typically high-end at $150–220/sqft.
How much office space per seat should a government and public affairs occupier plan in Dublin?
Plan ~240 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 24,000 sqft.
What NAICS codes describe the government and public affairs vertical?
Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 813, 541820.
What is the talent index in Dublin?
86/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

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