Title: Ireland | European Union
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Ireland
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Overview
Political system
Trade and economy
Ireland in the EU
Budgets and Funding
Ireland
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Overview
Capital: Dublin
Official EU language (s): Irish, English
EU member country: since 1 January 1973
Currency: euro. Euro area member since 1 January 1999
Schengen: Ireland has negotiated an opt-out from Schengen area. Figures: Geographical size - population - gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in PPS
Political system
Ireland is a parliamentary republic consisting of 26 counties. The head of government - the prime minister - is appointed by the president after nomination by the Lower House (Dail) and exercises executive power.