| Issue | Republic | Northern Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Head of state | President | Queen |
| Currency | Euro | Sterling |
| Capital | Dublin | Belfast |
| Flag | Tricolour | Union Jack |
| Anthem | Amhrán na bhFiann | God Save The Queen |
| Official language | Gaeilge | English |
| Policing | Unarmed | Armed |
| Healthcare | HSE | NHS |
| Education | Church/state | Church/state |
| Education qualification | Junior/Leaving Cert | GCSEs/A-Levels |
| Weights/measures | Metric | Imperial |
| Parliament | Leinster House | Stormont |
| Alignments | Neutral and in the EU | Nato-aligned and getting out of EU |
| National broadcaster | RTÉ | BBC |
