The .info top level domain is a new generic domain which is intended for general purpose use. Similiar to .com, there are very few restrictions on what names can be registered and who can register them.

Having a www.company.info website is becoming an increasingly common location for information orientated websites.

Registering in .info can help protect your company name and/or trademarks from being used by others, even if you don't yet want to set up a website.

Registering a .info domain is useful in giving the impression that a company is a "global entity" and does not initially give away a location.

There are much fewer .info domains registered compared to .com or .net, this means that your chosen name is more likely to be available.

Although growing in popularity, .info is a lesser known top-level domain so there may be a slight initial resistance to its widespread acceptance.

Having a www.company.info website may obscure the fact that you are located in Ireland, and may be a turn-off for people who habitually "Buy Irish".