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Business Segment and Geographical Information - Schedule of Distribution of Income from Operations by Geographical Area (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Income from operations | $ 285,497 | $ 216,789
Ireland |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Income from operations | 136,730 | 51,327
Rest of Europe |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Income from operations | 53,511 | 59,766
U.S. |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Income from operations | 76,899 | 88,089
Rest of World |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Income from operations | $ 18,357 | $ 17,607

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