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Three Sumatran tiger cubs were born at Dublin Zoo, June 2, 2004. One of the most endangered species in world, the three female cubs are named Satu, Dua and Tiga, or 'One,' 'Two,' and 'Three' in Bahasa Indonesian.
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The world economic slowdown of 2001 hit Ireland as well, particularly in its high-tech sector, but there has been a second boom, commonly called Celtic Tiger II. The increase in worker wages has diminished Ireland's attractiveness as a source of cheap labor, especially compared to Eastern Europe, but a continued emphasis on education, training, and recruiting highly skilled immigrants/returnees has netted a shift in investment, rather than a significant loss.
Irish politicians must now navigate through a new set of circumstances, brought on by the speed of the change, native reaction to immigration, the demand for public services, along with EU pressure to adopt typical European models of corporate taxation and regulation. So far Ireland seems to be negotiating this minefield reasonably well, and the world continues to marvel at the Emerald Isle.
Credit: AP/PA Haydn West
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Briefing
Read about the lifestyles of the "Full-On" nation in this excerpt from the book, THE POPE'S CHILDREN.
Handbook
Learn about the past, present and future of North-South economic ties.
Filmmaker Notes
Go behind the scenes with the program creators.
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