Location: Europe
Local Time: GMT
From 27 Mar 11 to 30 Oct 11 GMT +1
From 30 Oct 11 to 25 Mar 12 GMT
From 25 Mar 12 to 28 Oct 12 GMT +1
From 29 Oct 12 to 30 Mar 13 GMT
From 31 Mar 13 to 27 Oct 13 GMT +1
Capital City: Dublin
Population: 4.47 million
Area: 70,282357,021 square km, 27,136 square miles.
Language(s): English, Irish
Dialling Code: 353
Emergency: Police, Fire & Ambulance: 999 or 112
TV Standard: PAL
Driving: Driving is on the left. European licence i.e Pink UK licence or International Driving Permit required
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
Currency: Euro (EUR 1 = 100 Cents)
Notes: EUR: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500
Coins: EUR: 1, 2. Cents: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards and travellers cheques are widely accepted
Opening Hours
Bank: 1000-1600 Mon-Fri
Office: 0900-1700 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0900-1730 Mon-Sat (larger stores & shopping centres open late Thur-Fri evenings & 1400-1800 Sun)
Public Holidays
2012
26 Dec : Boxing Day
Business/Social Hints: Business is conducted in English, many executives speak a second language. Smoking is banned in all public places. On social occasions, punctuality is appreciated. Dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Tipping: Not necessary when a service charge has been added to the bill. Discretionary tips in restaurants & for taxis around 10%
