Statement:
It is harder for citizens of Ireland to travel than for citizens of Sao Tome and Principe

In the Global Passport Ranking rating Ireland holds position #58 ²⁰²³ out of 187 and Sao Tome and Principe is #10 out of 187 ²⁰²³.
Position of Ireland is worse than position of Sao Tome and Principe.

Referencies:

1. Global Passport Ranking ²⁰²³ by Henley & Partners

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Access' in ascending order.

   Ireland	'Access' value is	88
   Sao Tome and Principe	'Access' value is	9