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		booi on Feb 7, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: U.K. orders Apple to let it spy on users’ encrypte... yeah isn't it in... you know... Ireland?

nichohel on Feb 7, 2025 | [–]

There is the Republic of Ireland, not in UK, and Northern Ireland, in UK.

chrisjj on Feb 8, 2025 | | [–]

And Apple's "haven" is in Republic of Ireland, so no, not UK.

gardenhedge on Feb 8, 2025 | | | [–]

fyi, if you see Ireland or Irish mentioned it nearly always refers to the Republic of Ireland.

miningape on Feb 8, 2025 | [–]

Oh American education system please never change

tonyedgecombe on Feb 8, 2025 | [–]

I’ve met a few fellow brits who don’t know the difference.

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