Country Report: Ireland

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This Country Report is a guide for a potential investor in Ireland. It covers many issues dealing with Irish economy, as well as presenting the reader with brief reviews of Irish history, geographical and demographical background, political overview, infrastructures, natural resources, environment.

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"Ireland has recorded one of the fastest economic growth rates in the EU and in the OECD over the past five years, averaging over 8% growth in per capita GDP in recent years. In 1998, GDP grew by 9.9%. Growth for the next few years is predicted to continue at slightly lower rates, with GDP of about 6%. Structurally, Ireland still relies heavily on its agricultural sector, and EU subsidies and direct payments to farmers currently account for almost 50 per cent of Irish farm income. It should also be noted that Ireland is the highest net recipient of EU funds (as a percent of GNP), although this position will change to Ireland being a net contributor after 2000. In addition, the nature of the Irish economy is changing quickly as the pace of urbanization accelerates with much of the growth over the past decade being attributable to Ireland's notable export performance."

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