Are Ireland and The Irish republic separate do they have separste governments laws flag?

No, Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are not separate countries. The Republic of Ireland is the official name of the country that occupies most of the island of Ireland. The island of Ireland is also politically divided into Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom.

The Republic of Ireland has its own government, laws, and flag. The government is a parliamentary republic, with a president as head of state and a prime minister as head of government. The laws of the Republic of Ireland are based on common law and the Constitution of Ireland. The flag of the Republic of Ireland is a tricolour of green, white, and orange.