Ireland

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Statistical Profile of Ireland

The country statistical profiles include a wide range of indicators on economy, education, energy, environment, foreign aid, health, information and communication, labour, migration, R&D, trade and society.

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Economic Survey of Ireland 2011

Good progress is being made to cut the fiscal deficit, but more needs to be done. The banking system has been recapitalized but deleveraging must continue. Structural reforms should address high unemployment and further improve competitiveness.

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Overcoming the banking crisis in Ireland

Ireland is recovering from an extremely large banking crisis born of over-exuberant property lending. The government has taken a wide range of measures to tackle the crisis over the past 3 years.

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Getting back on track: restoring fiscal sustainability in Ireland

Ireland’s banking crisis, one of the most severe in the OECD area, and the associated economic recession have taken a heavy toll on public finances.

Ireland and the OECD

This document sets out when Ireland joined the OECD, what its permanent delegation does, and the benefits of OECD membership.

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