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Ireland

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Country Profile

Capital
Dublin
Population
5.5M
Area
69,947 km²
GDP (nominal)
$721.7B
GDP per capita
$131,592
Currency
EUR
Euro
Languages
Irish, English
Government
Parliamentary republic

Monetary Policy

Policy Rate
2.50%
Target Inflation
2.0%
Last Move
▲ 25bps
Real Rate
+0.03%

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Euro
0.8982▲ 0.76%
EUR vs USD

📖 About Ireland · 5

◈Geopolitics & Defense › Defense Economics
Ireland: Military and Paramilitary Forces — Neutrality, the Defence Forces, and the UN Peacekeeping TraditionThis article explores the geopolitical and economic dimensions of Ireland's defense posture, focusing on its historical policy of military neutrality. It outlines the structure of the Army, Naval Service, and Air Corps, while addressing critical capability gaps, the UN peacekeeping legacy, and modern cyber threats.
◈Government & Fiscal Policy › Government Structure
Ireland: Government Structure — Parliamentary Republic, the Central Bank, and the Fiscal Rules DebateThis article analyzes the institutional government structure of Ireland, detailing its constitutional framework and bicameral legislature. It examines how proportional representation shapes coalition governments, the expanding role of the Central Bank of Ireland, and the debate over managing massive corporate tax surpluses.
◉Country Profiles › Country Profiles
Ireland: Economic Future — The FDI Dependency Problem, the AI Race, and the Tax Haven ReckoningThis article examines the macroeconomic opportunities and vulnerabilities facing the Irish state as it enters a period of global fiscal and technological transition. It analyzes the concentration risk of US multinationals, the implementation of OECD Pillar Two, and the domestic housing and energy crises threatening long-term competitiveness.
◈Financial History › Crisis & Financial History
Ireland: A Financial History — From the Potato Famine to the Celtic Tiger and the Tech BoomThis article traces Ireland's remarkable economic evolution from a colonial agrarian dependency devastated by the Great Famine to an independent sovereign republic. It analyzes the transition from protectionist stagnation to an open economy, culminating in the Celtic Tiger era, the 2008 banking crash, and the modern technology-driven boom.
◈Government & Fiscal Policy › Fiscal Policy
The Plastic Bag Tax — From Ireland's 15-Cent Levy to a Global MovementThe story of Ireland's 2002 plastic bag levy and how behavioral taxation has become a global tool for environmental policy.

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🌐 Multinational Memberships · 2

📰 News Pulse · 2

◉Macroeconomics › Inflation & Interest Rates
Donald Trump Lands in Ireland for Leadership Talks and Golf Visit Amid Geopolitical TensionsDonald Trump has arrived in Ireland for a weekend visit that combines high-level diplomatic talks with a private stay at his golf resort. Discussions with Irish officials are expected to tackle sensitive international issues, including bilateral economic relations and regional anxieties over conflict in the Middle East.
◉Personal Finance › Real Estate & Housing
Ireland’s Property Market Cools: Why the June Slowdown to 5.6% Growth Signals a Shift for HomeownersGrowth in Irish residential property prices eased to 5.6% in June, marking a notable shift toward a cooling real estate market. This deceleration reflects the growing impact of higher interest rates and broader economic constraints on homebuyer demand.