If you register a .com domain name it can be active after 1 hour.  Different domain extensions can take different lengths of time to become active.  A .ie domain can take up to 24 hours as these domain names are processed by a domain registration authoritive company (ie. The Irish Domain Registry) who approve all .ie domain names.  Worldwide authorities usually approve alot faster so you should have your domain name in operation straight away.

Once your domain name is active we can set you up your website hosting and emails straight away.