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Ireland

Communications

Telephone

Country Code: +353.

Mobile Telephone

Roaming agreements exist with a broad range of international mobile phone carriers, and coverage is good.

Internet

Internet is readily available, and internet cafés exist in nearly every town.

Media

The national public broadcaster Radio Telefis Eireann (RTE) dominates the radio and TV sector. It provides a comprehensive service in both English and Irish. The Irish print and broadcast media operate freely within the confines of the law. Broadcasting is regulated by a commission appointed by the Department of Communications. The Competition Authority safeguards against unfair competition in the press sector. Cross-media ownership is permitted within certain limits - press groups may own up to 25% of local radio and TV stations.

There are several daily newspapers published in Dublin including Evening Herald, the Irish Independent and The Irish Times; in Cork are the Evening Echo and Irish Examiner. British dailies and Sunday papers are widely available.

Post

The General Post Office is in O'Connell Street, Dublin.Mon-Fri 0900-1730/1800; Sat 0900-1300. Sub-post offices close at 1300 one day a week.

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Interesting facts about Ireland
: Europe, off the west coast of Great Britain.
Area: 70,182 sq km (27,097 sq miles).
Population: 4.5 million (2009).
Population Density: 64 per sq km.
Capital: Dublin. Population: 1.2 million (2006).
Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Three-pin plugs are in use.
Head of Government: Prime Minister Brian Cowen, since 2008.
Head of State: President Mary McAleese, since 1997.
Location: Europe, off the west coast of Great Britain.

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Entry/Visa/Health

Check your specific situation. For example you are a citizen of Spain, live in Germany and want to enter Canada. Or you are planning a trip with multiple stopovers in diifferent countries. Which entry and health regulations apply to you? You can find out the varying regulations here: here (in Englisch).