What is Ireland's visa policy towards Chinese citizens in general

OVERARCHING POLICY: IRISH VISAS ARE REQUIRED IN ADVANCE AND SCHENGEN VISAS CANNOT BE USED DIRECTLY FOR ENTRY INTO IRELAND. COMMON VISA TYPES: SHORT-TERM “C” TYPE VISITOR VISAS (TOURISM/BUSINESS/FAMILY VISITS), LONG-TERM “D” TYPE VISAS. PROVISIONS FOR STAY: SHORT-TERM VISAS USUALLY LAST NO MORE THAN 90 DAYS。