Political a.

) Current Strengths:
 Lowest Import Tariffs
 Most Open to Developing Countries (EU market)
b.) Current Challenges:
 European Union Strict Business Rules
 Import Restrictions
c.) Future Prospects:
 Confidence building measures
with countries under EU
d.) Future risks
 Political Conflicts with Russia
Economical a.) Current Strengths:
 Growing Import Share
 Open Economy
b.) Current Challenges:
 Global Firms Reliance
 Export Driven Economy
c.) Future Prospects:
 Ireland’s GDP Growth
 Free-Trade for third countries
d.) Future risks
 Tariffs Cost Changes
Sociological a.) Current Strengths:
 Highly-educated workforce
 Good Quality of Living
b.) Current Challenges:
 High Cost of Living
 Different Income Rate
c.) Future Prospects:
 Low Unemployment Rate
 Moderate Population Growth
d.) Future risks
  Rise of Health-Conscious Individuals
Technological a.) Current Strengths:
 European Tech Leader
 Center of Digital Revolution
b.) Current Challenges:
 Criticized Data Privacy Protection
 Overseas Technological COmpetiotion
c.) Future Prospects:
 Artificial Intelligence Ready
 Global Technology Leader
d.) Future risks
 Low Online Data Security
Environmental a.) Current Strengths:
 Eco-friendly Packaging
 Preservative-free Products
b.) Current Challenges:
 Limited Natural Resources
 Soil Erosion
c.) Future Prospects:
 Widen Use of Eco-Friendly Materials
 Promotion of Environmental Education
d.) Future risks
 Rising Emission Levels