With The Celtic Tiger still roaring along, you can find a wealth of sites in this section related both to national issues and international issues. Dublin`s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) is host to most of the major global banks and financial institutions. As a member of the EU and the Eurozone, Ireland (and in particular Dublin) offers an ideal springboard for multinational corporations into mainland Europe. Time zone, English speaking, euro currency and a well-educated population are all particular advantages of Ireland.