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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 | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2025 | Mar. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Income from operations | $ 219,561 | $ 285,497 |
Amortization of intangible assets | (58,900) | (116,500) | $ (350,300)
Operating Segments |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Income from operations | 278,507 | 401,995 |
Amortization of intangible assets | (58,946) | (116,498) |
Ireland |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Income from operations | 157,318 | 251,816 |
Rest of Europe |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Income from operations | 36,474 | 53,809 |
U.S. |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Income from operations | 67,505 | 77,968 |
Rest of World |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Income from operations | $ 17,210 | $ 18,402 |

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