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Business segment information - Distribution of Depreciation and Amortization by Geographical Area (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2020
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Depreciation, amortization and reduction in carrying value of right-of-use assets | $ 24,198 | $ 22,867 | $ 48,718 | $ 46,517
Ireland |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Depreciation, amortization and reduction in carrying value of right-of-use assets | 9,385 | 7,951 | 18,424 | 16,192
Rest of Europe |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Depreciation, amortization and reduction in carrying value of right-of-use assets | 3,681 | 3,672 | 7,648 | 7,487
U.S. |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Depreciation, amortization and reduction in carrying value of right-of-use assets | 8,168 | 6,201 | 16,716 | 14,840
Rest of World |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Depreciation, amortization and reduction in carrying value of right-of-use assets | $ 2,964 | $ 5,043 | $ 5,930 | $ 7,998

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