Sadly I don't think there will be more 2D animation which is a HUGE shame as that is Disney at it's best. However there is Rapunzel being released in 2010, which is 3D animation, but made to look like the 2d painted animation classics: www.firstshowing.net/2008/04/22/first-look-disneys-rapunzel/
And this also is obviously a fairytale type Disney which is good at least! :D And more than probably a musical as Kristen Chenoweth is cast as the leading role!

No i dont think they're going to make more 2D animations but i really think they should because in my oppinion they were way better than what most are like now. i think they're planning to do some more fairy tales in future, is it rapunsel or something they're doing now? probably Beauty and the Beast will be released in 2010 but havent found out the exact date yet- but hopefully will soon! i love the classics but am not keen on these new Disney films- bring back the originals i say

Disney Animation head John Lassitar plans to do both 2-D and CGI movies for Disney. The CGI ones will be made by Pixar and the rest by Disney.

About the Irish thing, I don't think they will rerelease it over here until another big anniversary.

To answer your question about the re-release of Beauty and the Beast, according to this website (http://www.ultimatedisney.com/ultimateclassics.htm), it will most likely be re-released on DVD in 2010. However, it does not say what country this is for- it is most likely for US releases, and American films tend be released either around the same time or later in other countries.

Also, you should check out amazon.com- I've heard that they have sold Disney DVDs way past their release dates. You might also want to look in any stores that sell used DVDs, if there are any near where you live.