Analyze and write an introduction and background about the Irish IMF, including citations and references. Follow:

1. Introduce Ireland's economic crisis of 2008, leading to the intervention by the IMF among other international lenders. 2. Background of the Irish Economic Crisis: Provide an overview of the factors leading up to the Irish economic crisis Discuss Ireland's decision to seek assistance from the IMF, the European Commission, and the European Central Bank (the Troika).