[l]Irland gibt die Souveränität auf, gliedert sich als 52. Bundesstaat in die USA einThe US may ask Irish authorities: To track down people in Ireland. Transfer prisoners in Irish custody to the US. Carry out searches and seize evidence on behalf of the US Government. It also allows US authorities access to an Irish suspect's confidential bank information. The Irish authorities must keep all these activities secret if asked to do so by the US.