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Safety: most Irish cities are relatively safe places to visit although the country’s capital probably suffers from the same level of petty crime as can be found in most capitals around the world. The rural areas experience very little in the way of crime and it’s still common for the door to a family home to be left unlocked while people are in.

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When to go: the summer season, lasting from June to September, is the best time to take a holiday in the Republic of Ireland, certainly in terms of weather. Temperatures during these months are warm but not excessively so, with July and August seeing the hottest weather (18 - 19°C).

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Language: English is the main language of the Republic of Ireland, although the old Celtic language of Gaelic is constitutionally recognised as the country’s first official language. Gaelic is spoken by less a little over 25 per cent of the population (who speak English also) but is not in common use and visitors are unlikely to be met with it in circumstances other than seeing it written occasionally outside public houses and restaurants.

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Business needs: the Republic of Ireland is part of the European Union meaning that the bureaucracy for EU investors is considerably less than those from non-EU countries. If you intend to start a business in Ireland then you will probably need a resident or business visa if you are not Irish or from the United Kingdom.

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Typical business hours:

Government departments: 09:00 to 17:00 (some may close for lunch), Monday to Friday.
Retail: 09:00 to 18:00, Monday to Saturday, some shops open on Sundays, especially in Dublin.
Banking: 09:30 to 15:30, Monday to Friday (selected branches open on Saturday mornings).

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