The treaty provided that the 6 largely Protestant northern counties would remain as part of the U.K. and be known as Northern Ireland. In 1937, the Irish Free State changed its name to Eire, or Ireland, and in 1949, Ireland separated completely from Britain. The Irish love to sing, talk, and embellish a story. They are warm and hospitable to the many expatriates who live among them. The Health Care System Medical services are excellent and major hospitals are comparable to those in major cities of the world.
Pharmaceuticals are readily available.
Irish health care system. The public Irish Health Service, which is virtually cost-free, is available to all residents of Ireland. Tourists are not included except for emergency services. Resident foreigners are required to pay social insurance tax and are, therefore, entitled to the full or limited benefits of the Department of Health Services depending on an income assessment. Persons with annual income above a specified amount are entitled to free public hospital services but must pay consultants' fees.