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Ireland · IRL · Europe

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Risk Score

Guarded→ Stable

Risk Factors

No recent events in pipeline

Overview

Ireland is a highly developed European Union member state, renowned for its open, export-driven economy and attractiveness for foreign direct investment, particularly in the technology and pharmaceutical sectors. Despite its small size, it plays a significant role in global trade and finance. The country faces challenges related to housing and infrastructure.

Leadership

Michael D. Higgins

President

Government: Parliamentary republic

Economy

GDP

$600.0B

GDP per Capita

$115.0K

GDP Growth

+4.0%

Inflation

2.5%

Unemployment

4.0%

Pharmaceuticals and Medical TechnologyInformation and Communications Technology (ICT)Financial ServicesAgri-food

Trade

Key Exports

PharmaceuticalsOrganic chemicalsMedical devicesICT servicesFood and beverages

Key Imports

Data processing equipmentChemicalsPetroleum productsMachineryMotor vehicles

Top Partners

United StatesUnited KingdomGermanyBelgiumChina

Headlines (8)

RTE.ie14h ago

Ireland international Sykes makes move to Millwall

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The Irish Post14h ago

'Momentous day': Landmark cancer survivor legislation passes in Ireland

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Irish Mirror14h ago

Ireland vs Japan: Nine changes, two positional switches and a first-time captain

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Irish Mirror14h ago

Gardai give major update on Jamey Carney murder probe as suspect search goes international

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Irish Mirror14h ago

Met Eireann issues weather warning for 12 counties as heatwave to scorch Ireland

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The Irish Times14h ago

Farrell backs Ireland’s new arrivals to ‘rip in’ against Japan as Beirne takes captaincy

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The Irish Post14h ago

Dublin Airport invests €17m on Ireland’s first pantograph electric bus chargers

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RTE.ie15h ago

All-Ireland SFC semi-finals: All you need to know

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