capital = 27
2000.1.1 = {
	set_variable = { currency_strength = 1.2 }
	set_country_flag = EU_joined_the_eurozone



	set_cosmetic_tag = IRE
	set_country_flag = dynamic_flag
	set_country_flag = dynamic_rebel_flag
	set_variable = { gdp_per_capita = 48.637 }

	complete_special_project = sp:sp_composite_production
	complete_special_project = sp:sp_microchip_production
	complete_special_project = sp:sp_naval_vessel_project

	set_technology = {
		integrated_transportation_system = 1
		post_conventional_rail = 1
		early_freight_locomotive = 1
		combined_arms = 1
		infantry_weapons_1 = 1
		combat_eng_equipment = 1
		cnc_equipment_1 = 1
		util_vehicle_1 = 1
		Anti_tank_0 = 1
		Heavy_Anti_tank_0 = 1
		night_vision_1 = 1
		night_vision_2 = 1
		body_armor_1 = 1
		basic_computing = 1
		integrated_circuit = 1
		computing1 = 1
		radar = 1
		internet1 = 1
		internet2 = 1
		gprs = 1
		fuel_silos = 1
		support_weapons = 1
		special_forces_tech_1 = 1
		nanofibers_1 = 1
		nanofibers_2 = 1
		nanofibers_3 = 1
		printing_1 = 1
		printing_2 = 1
		printing_3 = 1
		genetics_1 = 1
		genetics_2 = 1
		fuel_refining = 1
		fuel_refining2 = 1
		energy_efficiency = 1
		energy_efficiency2 = 1
		fuel_efficiency = 1
		early_renewables = 1
		renewables = 1
		electrification_1 = 1
		construction1 = 1
		stronghold_building_1 = 1
		land_fort_building_1 = 1
		construction2 = 1
		corvette_hull_1 = 1
		tech_naval_systems_engineering = 1
		tech_combat_support_systems = 1
		tech_early_naval_weapon_systems = 1
		tech_landing_craft_1 = 1
	}

	if = {
		limit = { NOT = { has_dlc = "La Resistance" } }
		set_technology = {
			decryption1 = 1
			encryption1 = 1
		}
	}
	complete_special_project = sp:sp_armoured_vehicle_project
	if = { limit = { has_dlc = "No Step Back" }
		set_oob = "IRE_2000_nsb"


		set_technology = {
			mbt_tech_ops = 1
			mbt_tech = 1
			tank_ammo_1 = 1
			diesel_engine_tech = 1
			diesel_engine_tech_2 = 1
			tank_components_tech = 1
			tank_components_tech_2 = 1
			nsb_artillery_0 = 1
			nsb_Anti_Air_0 = 1
		}

		create_equipment_variant = {
			 name = "Timoney Mk 6"
			 type = medium_tank_amphibious_chassis_1
			 parent_version = 0
			modules = {
				 main_armament_slot = afv_machine_gun
				reload_type_slot = automatic_loading
				ammunition_load_slot = machine_gun_ammo_1
				 turret_type_slot = tank_no_turret
				 suspension_type_slot = tank_torsion_bar_suspension_medium
				 armor_type_slot = tank_steel_armor_gen1
				 engine_type_slot = tank_diesel_engine_gen2
				special_type_slot_1 = afv_troop_capacity
				 special_type_slot_4 = tank_battlestation_2
			 }
			 upgrades = {
				 tank_nsb_armor_upgrade = 2
			 }
			 obsolete = yes
			 icon = "GFX_medium_tank_amphibious_chassis_1_a"
		}
		else = {
			set_oob = "IRE_2000_nonnsb"

			set_technology = {
				Early_APC = 1
				APC_1 = 1
				tech_arty_0 = 1
				Anti_Air_0 = 1
				Rec_tank_0 = 1
			}
		}
	}
	set_naval_oob = "IRE_2000_naval_mtg"

	set_air_oob = "IRE_2000_bba"

	add_ideas = {
		wto_member
		partially_nationalized_healthcare
		partial_environmental_protections
		extensive_maintenance
		euro
		strong_regulations

		fast_growth
		corruption_level_03
		international_bankers
		small_medium_business_owners
		maritime_industry
		bureau_02
		defence_01
		police_02
		edu_04
		health_04
		mixed_economy
		volunteer_army
		volunteer_women
		officer_military_academy
		christian
		EU_member
		western_country
		medium_far_right_movement
		un_aid_esco_member

		un_aid_ido_member
		un_aid_cdf_member
		no_currency_backing
	}
	add_to_array = { global.un_aid_esco_contributor = THIS }
	add_to_array = { global.un_aid_ido_contributor = THIS }
	add_to_array = { global.un_aid_cdf_contributor = THIS }

	### IRE ###
	#Influence system
	init_influence = yes
	set_variable = { domestic_influence_amount = 100 }
	add_to_array = { influence_array = ENG.id }
	add_to_array = { influence_array_val = 8 }
	add_to_array = { influence_array = USA.id }
	add_to_array = { influence_array_val = 60 }
	add_to_array = { influence_array = GER.id }
	add_to_array = { influence_array_val = 5 }
	add_to_array = { influence_array = FRA.id }
	add_to_array = { influence_array_val = 7 }
	add_to_array = { influence_array = BEL.id }
	add_to_array = { influence_array_val = 4 }
	add_to_array = { influence_array = CHI.id }
	add_to_array = { influence_array_val = 3 }
	sort_influence = yes

	set_variable = { var = debt value = 69.767 }
	set_variable = { var = treasury value = 8 }
	set_variable = { var = corporate_tax_rate value = 19 }
	set_variable = { var = population_tax_rate value = 32 }
	set_variable = { var = int_investments value = 3 }
	set_variable = { inflation_rate_var = 0.01630 }
	set_variable = { cb_policy_rate = 3 }

	add_opinion_modifier = { target = BAH modifier = english_speaking }
	reverse_add_opinion_modifier = { target = BAH modifier = english_speaking }
	add_opinion_modifier = { target = BAR modifier = english_speaking }
	reverse_add_opinion_modifier = { target = BAR modifier = english_speaking }
	add_opinion_modifier = { target = BLZ modifier = english_speaking }
	reverse_add_opinion_modifier = { target = BLZ modifier = english_speaking }
	add_opinion_modifier = { target = DMI modifier = english_speaking }
	reverse_add_opinion_modifier = { target = DMI modifier = english_speaking }
	add_opinion_modifier = { target = GUY modifier = english_speaking }
	reverse_add_opinion_modifier = { target = GUY modifier = english_speaking }
	add_opinion_modifier = { target = JAM modifier = english_speaking }
	reverse_add_opinion_modifier = { target = JAM modifier = english_speaking }
	add_opinion_modifier = { target = GRA modifier = english_speaking }
	reverse_add_opinion_modifier = { target = GRA modifier = english_speaking }
	add_opinion_modifier = { target = STK modifier = english_speaking }
	reverse_add_opinion_modifier = { target = STK modifier = english_speaking }
	add_opinion_modifier = { target = STV modifier = english_speaking }
	reverse_add_opinion_modifier = { target = STV modifier = english_speaking }
	add_opinion_modifier = { target = STL modifier = english_speaking }
	reverse_add_opinion_modifier = { target = STL modifier = english_speaking }
	add_opinion_modifier = { target = TRI modifier = english_speaking }
	reverse_add_opinion_modifier = { target = TRI modifier = english_speaking }
	add_opinion_modifier = { target = NIG modifier = english_speaking }
	reverse_add_opinion_modifier = { target = NIG modifier = english_speaking }
	add_opinion_modifier = { target = GAH modifier = english_speaking }
	reverse_add_opinion_modifier = { target = GAH modifier = english_speaking }

	add_opinion_modifier = { target = BEL modifier = EU_member_opinion }
	reverse_add_opinion_modifier = { target = BEL modifier = EU_member_opinion }
	add_opinion_modifier = { target = FRA modifier = EU_member_opinion }
	reverse_add_opinion_modifier = { target = FRA modifier = EU_member_opinion }
	add_opinion_modifier = { target = GER modifier = EU_member_opinion }
	reverse_add_opinion_modifier = { target = GER modifier = EU_member_opinion }
	add_opinion_modifier = { target = DEN modifier = EU_member_opinion }
	reverse_add_opinion_modifier = { target = DEN modifier = EU_member_opinion }
	add_opinion_modifier = { target = GRE modifier = EU_member_opinion }
	reverse_add_opinion_modifier = { target = GRE modifier = EU_member_opinion }
	add_opinion_modifier = { target = AUS modifier = EU_member_opinion }
	reverse_add_opinion_modifier = { target = AUS modifier = EU_member_opinion }
	add_opinion_modifier = { target = FIN modifier = EU_member_opinion }
	reverse_add_opinion_modifier = { target = FIN modifier = EU_member_opinion }

	set_variable = { small_medium_business_owners = 75 }
	set_variable = { maritime_industry_opinion = 60 }

	set_popularities = {
		democratic = 49.7
		communism = 14.4
		fascism = 0.0
		neutrality = 35.9
		nationalist = 0.0
	}
	set_politics = {
		ruling_party = democratic
		last_election = "1997.6.6"
		election_frequency = 48
		elections_allowed = yes
	}

	start_politics_input = yes

	### Party Popularities
	set_variable = { party_pop_array^1 = 0.393 } #conservatism
	set_variable = { party_pop_array^3 = 0.104 } #socialism
	set_variable = { party_pop_array^4 = 0.08 } #Communist-State
	set_variable = { party_pop_array^5 = 0.064 } #anarchist_communism
	set_variable = { party_pop_array^14 = 0.279 } #Neutral_conservatism
	set_variable = { party_pop_array^17 = 0.05 } #Neutral_green
	set_variable = { party_pop_array^18 = 0.03 } #neutral_Social

	### Ruling Party
	set_variable = { ruling_party = 1 }

	startup_politics = yes

	create_country_leader = {
		name = "Bertie Ahern"
		picture = "bertie_ahern.dds"
		ideology = conservatism
		traits = {
			western_conservatism
		}
	}
	set_variable = { overall_productivity = 936 }

	recruit_character = IRE_joe_mulligan
	recruit_character = IRE_paul_fry
	recruit_character = IRE_philip_brennan
	recruit_character = IRE_peter_o_hallogan
	recruit_character = IRE_mark_mellett


	# Relation Starting Configuration (moved from on_startup)
	add_opinion_modifier = { target = HAM modifier = HAM_Not_A_Recognized_country }
	add_opinion_modifier = { target = SAU modifier = Arabian_Peninsula_West_Economical_Relations }
	reverse_add_opinion_modifier = { target = SAU modifier = Arabian_Peninsula_West_Economical_Relations }
	add_opinion_modifier = { target = UAE modifier = Arabian_Peninsula_West_Economical_Relations }
	reverse_add_opinion_modifier = { target = UAE modifier = Arabian_Peninsula_West_Economical_Relations }
	add_opinion_modifier = { target = QAT modifier = Arabian_Peninsula_West_Economical_Relations }
	reverse_add_opinion_modifier = { target = QAT modifier = Arabian_Peninsula_West_Economical_Relations }
	add_opinion_modifier = { target = OMA modifier = Arabian_Peninsula_West_Economical_Relations }
	reverse_add_opinion_modifier = { target = OMA modifier = Arabian_Peninsula_West_Economical_Relations }
	add_opinion_modifier = { target = CUB modifier = sanctions }
	add_relation_modifier = { target = USA modifier = USA_World_Economical_Relations }
	add_relation_modifier = { target = SOV modifier = SOV_World_Economical_Relations }
	add_relation_modifier = { target = CHI modifier = CHI_World_Economical_Relations }
	add_relation_modifier = { target = FRA modifier = FRA_World_Economical_Relations }
	add_relation_modifier = { target = GER modifier = GER_World_Economical_Relations }
	add_relation_modifier = { target = ENG modifier = ENG_World_Economical_Relations }
	add_relation_modifier = { target = SPR modifier = SPR_World_Economical_Relations }
	add_relation_modifier = { target = ITA modifier = ITA_World_Economical_Relations }
	add_relation_modifier = { target = UKR modifier = UKR_world_economical_relations }
	add_relation_modifier = { target = ISR modifier = ISR_World_Economical_Relations }
	add_opinion_modifier = { target = TTP modifier = AlQaida_Are_Terrorists }
	add_opinion_modifier = { target = TTP modifier = AlQaida_Are_Terrorists_Trade }
	add_opinion_modifier = { target = TAL modifier = Taliban_Are_Terrorists }
	add_opinion_modifier = { target = TAL modifier = Taliban_Are_Terrorists_Trade }
	reverse_add_opinion_modifier = { target = SOV modifier = RUS_OIL }
}