Ireland/Government Structure

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Unique Irish Terminology

Like many other countries, the Irish community has renamed the generic institutions of eRepublik to reflect the individual culture and community of Ireland.

eRepublik Terminology	Irish Terminology	Short Description
Government	Oireachtas	The government of Ireland which includes the Taoiseach, Ministries, and Dáil.
Country President	Taoiseach	The elected Head of State for Ireland.
Congress (of Ireland)	Dáil (Éireann)	Elected regional representatives who vote on and set forward proposals.

The Structure of the Government of Ireland consists of the various departments whose ministers serve in the Cabinet and advise the Taoiseach on the affairs of state. Ireland has had many departments of government, some of which are constant and some which are short lived. The naming conventions of the Irish departments have not been constant, resulting in a number of seemingly different departments that fulfill the same or similar functions.

An Taoiseach

The chief executive of the Irish government, the Taoiseach is the only elected executive official in the Cabinet. The Taoiseach performs the duties as granted in-game, such as proposing changes to the new citizen message, purchasing and placing hospitals and defense systems, proposing military protection pacts with other nations, declaring war and proposing peace, and imposing trade embargoes. Outside of game mechanics, the Taoiseach represents the continuity and legitimacy of the government of Ireland. As such, the Taoiseach is the commander in chief of the military and establishes the nation's foreign policy.

An Tanaiste

The deputy to the Taoiseach, the Tanaiste is a primarily ceremonial or honorary position. The Tanaiste can fill in for the Taoiseach during absences, but does not assume the same powers. A Taoiseach does not have to appoint a Tanaiste, but most choose to do so.

Department of Foreign Affairs

Originating in V1 as the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, it quickly reverted to just Foreign Affairs in November 2008 during 5n4keyes's second administration. The Minister of Foreign Affairs is tasked with establishing and maintaining relations with every nation in the New World, and ensuring that Ireland's neutrality is not violated. At times, deputy and junior ministers have been appointed to assist the minister in his duties. Duties:

• Establishing and improving foreign relations
• Appointing and overseeing ambassadors
• Working with foreign ambassadors to Ireland
• Preventing war through diplomatic means
• Drafting treaties, agreements, and accords as needed

Department of Defense

Always known as the Department of Defense, this department has proven to be one of the most prestigious postings in the Irish government and is one of the most important. Tasked with managing the operations of the Irish Defense Force, the minister is given a free hand in the organization and restructuring of the military. The duties of the office have changed over time, especially as of late with active participation in both true battles and War Games. At times, deputy and junior ministers are appointed to assist the minister with his duties. Duties:

• Recruitment and training of new soldiers
• Funding and providing weapons/moving tickets when necessary
• Advising the president on military strategy
• Formulating battle tactics and strategy

Department of Finance

Known since May as the Department of Finance and Industry, this department is responsible for regulating the Irish economy and overseeing the state-owned companies. The minister also serves as the head of the Banc Ceannais, Ireland's national bank, and uses it to regulate the flow of currency on the monetary market and set a standard exchange rate. The minister is assisted by deputy and junior ministers when needed. Duties:

• Regulating currency and exchange rate
• Provide funding to government departments and projects
• Provide loans when approved
• Publish budgetary reports regularly

Department of Health

The Department of Health, also known as the Department of Citizens' Wellness in June 2009, is responsible for maximizing wellness amongst the citizens of Ireland. The minister distributes gifts to citizens when extra wellness is needed, especially during times of peace when no war games are active. At times, the minister is assisted by a deputy and junior minister. Duties:

• Gifting citizens needing a wellness boost
• Purchasing gifts for the department
• Ensuring that productivity remains high

Department of Education

The Department of Education, briefly merged with the Department of Information in March 2009, is responsible for the education of both new and established citizens in game mechanics. The minister of education also serves as the head of the National University and is also responsible for hiring professors and deciding curriculum. President Starks Hayter did not appoint a minister for education. See Education in Ireland for information about the university. Duties:

• Hiring mentors for teaching Newbies
• Regulating general educational objectives
• Educating new citizens about game mechanics
• Publishing useful informative articles

Department of Information

The position of minister for information was created during the second administration of 5n4keyes, then re-established during Theus Jackus's administration in March 2009. The department was briefly merged with the Department of Education during March 2009. The minister is responsible for maintaining various information outlets for Ireland and publishing Cabinet reports every week. Minister Anaille Kolshire established the official forum of Ireland following a series of unsuccessful forums. Duties:

• Administer the official Irish forums
• Maintaining and updating wiki articles about Ireland
• Publishing weekly Cabinet reports in the government newspaper
• Monitoring and reporting on current events in Ireland

Department of Community

Also known as The Irish Community, the department was created in June 2009 during Nithraldur's third administration. The purpose of the department is to work towards citizen retention through activities and programs directed at citizens of all ages. The minister runs the national lottery and seeks private and government funding for raffles, lotteries, and competitions. Deputy and junior ministers are appointed when needed. Duties:

• Organizing and running competitions, lotteries, and raffles
• Retaining citizens of Ireland
• Seeking new citizens to the New World and from overseas
• Fundraising for prizes and monetary awards

Department of Industry

The Department of Industry manages the State Controlled Companies in eIreland and help the newbies gain training in Manufacturing, Land and Construction until they reach skill 2 and head off to work in the Private Sector. Also the Department manages the most important Companies for the Military of eIreland the Q5 Hospital and Q5 Weapon Company for Ireland's defense. Duties:

• Manages State Controlled Companies
• Provides newbie skill training in Manufacturing, Land and Construction

Department of New Citizens

The Department of New Citizens greets the new citizens that enter eIreland in the New World daily and directs them to the National forums and IRC National chat. Also the Ministry directs the new citizens to the Department of Education where they will learn the game mechanics of eRepublik and Department of Health for help on wellness. Duties:

• Greets New citizens that enter eIreland daily
• Directs them to the Education and Health Departments
• Plans recruitment plans

Department of Immigration

The Department of Immigration takes care of emigrates into eIreland and making sure that Congressman/women/TD does not approve nasty citizens into eIreland. If any Congress/TD grants citizenship to a applicant that is on the blacklist and not discussing it with the Minister will have their Private Dáil access and privileges restricted by vote of the Dáil.

Former or Defunct Departments of Government

• Department of Agriculture
• Department of Recruitment
• Department of Wellness
• Department of Interior Affairs
• Department of Lulz
• Department of Intelligence

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