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Business segment information - Distribution of Long-lived Assets, Net, by Geographical Area (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Long-lived assets, net | $ 235,482 | $ 258,904
Ireland |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Long-lived assets, net | 113,132 | 118,361
Rest of Europe |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Long-lived assets, net | 29,724 | 36,723
U.S. |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Long-lived assets, net | 60,676 | 65,152
Rest of World |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Long-lived assets, net | $ 31,950 | $ 38,668

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