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  "title": "Ireland: 2026 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report",
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      "content": "- The Irish economy has remained resilient amid trade and geopolitical tensions.\n- The favorable outlook faces challenges and uncertainties stemming from structural and external factors.\n- The war in the Middle East demands near-term policy attention, but the current strong economic position provides a window to future-proof the economy."
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      "content": "- Reliance on investment and tax revenues from multinational enterprises increases vulnerability in an increasingly shock-prone and fragmented world.\n- Demographic and structural challenges identified:\n  - Aging.\n  - Energy security.\n  - Technological transformations.\n- Near-term geopolitical risk:\n  - The war in the Middle East requires immediate policy attention."
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      "content": "- Use the current strong fiscal and economic position to:\n  - Future-proof the economy against geopolitical and technological shocks.\n  - Address vulnerabilities related to dependence on multinational enterprises.\n  - Strengthen resilience on energy security and demographic pressures.\n- Fiscal and macroeconomic policy areas highlighted:\n  - Expenditure.\n  - Fiscal policy and fiscal stance.\n  - Housing.\n  - Labor and labor markets.\n  - National accounts."
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    "The favorable outlook faces challenges and uncertainties stemming from structural and external factors.",
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