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| Government Type |
republic |
| Legal System |
based on English common law, substantially modified by indigenous concepts; judicial review of legislative acts in Supreme Court; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction |
| Currency |
euro (EUR)
note: on 1 January 1999, the European Monetary Union introduced the euro as a common currency to be used by financial institutions of member countries; on 1 January 2002, the euro became the sole currency for everyday transactions within the member countries |
| Economic Overview |
Ireland is a small, modern, trade-dependent economy with growth averaging a robust 8% in 1995-2002. Agriculture, once the most important sector, is now dwarfed by industry, which accounts for 38% of GDP and about 80% of exports and employs 28% of the labor force. Although exports remain the primary engine for Ireland's robust growth, the economy has also benefited from a rise in consumer spending, construction, and business investment. Over the past decade, the Irish Government has implemented a series of national economic programs designed to curb inflation, reduce government spending, increase labor force skills, and promote foreign investment. Ireland joined in launching the euro currency system in January 1999 along with 10 other EU nations. The economy has felt the impact of the global economic slowdown in 2001-02, particularly in the high-tech export sector; the growth rate was cut by half. Growth is expected to be approximately 4% in 2003. |
| Natural Resources |
zinc, lead, natural gas, barite, copper, gypsum, limestone, dolomite, peat, silver |
| Primary Industries |
food products, brewing, textiles, clothing; chemicals, pharmaceuticals, machinery, transportation equipment, glass and crystal; software |
| Agricultural Products |
turnips, barley, potatoes, sugar beets, wheat; beef, dairy products |
| Import Commodities |
data processing equipment, other machinery and equipment, chemicals; petroleum and petroleum products, textiles, clothing |
| Export Commodities |
machinery and equipment, computers, chemicals, pharmaceuticals; live animals, animal products (1999) |
| Export Partners |
UK 23.9%, US 18.1%, Germany 7.2%, France 5.0%, Japan 3.6%, Netherlands 3.3% (2002) |
| AIRPORTS of Ireland |
| Cork International Airport |
Cork 8km (4miles), 14 Aircraft Stands |
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| DUBLIN AIRPORT |
The airport is located 10km (6 miles) north of Dublin city centre |
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| Kerry Airport |
International, Killarney 18km (11miles), Position 52°10´52"N, 009°31´53"W, Elevation 35m (114ft),4 Aircraft Stands |
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| Shannon Airport |
The airport is situated 24km (15 miles) from Limerick and Ennis |
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| Sligo Regional Airport |
International, Heliport, Near Sligo, Position 54°16´48"N, 008°35´55"W, Elevation 6m (19ft) |
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| Waterford Regional Airport |
International, Waterford 2km (1mile), Position 52°11´12"N, 007°05´10"W, Elevation 119m (390ft) |
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