In 1949 Ireland became a Republic when their Commonwealth ties with Great Britain were severed. The government system in Ireland is a Parliamentary system. They elect a President, who is the head of state and is elected by direct popular vote for a 7-year term.
The currency in Ireland is the Euro. It was introduced when 10 other countries on January 1st, 1999 formed the Eurozone and accepted one standard form of Currency.
The Irish pound was the currency of Ireland until January 1st, 2002 when slowly all Irish pounds were removed from circulation. The Euro became the full time currency.
The currency in Ireland is the Euro. It was introduced when 10 other countries on January 1st, 1999 formed the Eurozone and accepted one standard form of Currency.
The Irish pound was the currency of Ireland until January 1st, 2002 when slowly all Irish pounds were removed from circulation. The Euro became the full time currency.