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Business Segment and Geographical Information - Distribution of Long-lived Assets, Net, by Geographical Area (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Long-lived assets | $ 501,517 | $ 504,152
Ireland |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Long-lived assets | 199,051 | 143,025
Rest of Europe |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Long-lived assets | 94,046 | 99,721
U.S. |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Long-lived assets | 159,245 | 213,311
Other |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Long-lived assets | $ 49,175 | $ 48,095

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