Ireland.

The article offers a political and economic outlook for Ireland for 2012-2016. It expects the Fine Gael-Labour Party coalition government to achieve its five-year term to 2016. The February 2011 election has led to the weak and fragmented opposition parties. The implementation of austerity and financial and structural reforms is cited as the focus of the country's economic policy. Information on the country's economic performance, political condition and political structure is also provided.