Domestic economic outlook for 2024 revised lower The Government has revised down slightly its projections for growth in the domestic economy this year, but still expects a moderate level of expansion in 2024 and beyond. Business • 23 Apr 24
Domestic economic outlook for 2024 revised lower The Government has revised down slightly its projections for growth in the domestic economy this year, but still expects a moderate level of expansion in 2024 and beyond. Business • 23 Apr 24
Higher debt and deficits increase risks to the economy The Governor of the Central Bank has warned that higher debt and deficit projections out to the middle of the decade increase the risks to the public finances and the economy. Business • 01 Sep 21
Higher debt and deficits increase risks to the economy The Governor of the Central Bank has warned that higher debt and deficit projections out to the middle of the decade increase the risks to the public finances and the economy. Business • 01 Sep 21
4.5% growth in economy forecast despite Covid damage The Stability Programme Update published this afternoon, which sets out new deficit and growth targets, predicts the economy will grow by 4.5% this year. Coronavirus • 14 Apr 21
4.5% growth in economy forecast despite Covid damage The Stability Programme Update published this afternoon, which sets out new deficit and growth targets, predicts the economy will grow by 4.5% this year. Coronavirus • 14 Apr 21
Covid spending to reach €28 billion by end of 2021 The total cost of direct Covid-19 related spending to the state across 2020 and 2021 is estimated to reach €28 billion by the end of this year, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has said. Business • 31 Mar 21
Covid spending to reach €28 billion by end of 2021 The total cost of direct Covid-19 related spending to the state across 2020 and 2021 is estimated to reach €28 billion by the end of this year, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has said. Business • 31 Mar 21
Government cuts economic growth forecast for this year The Government has revised its forecast for economic growth down slightly, predominantly as a result of external risks. Business • 16 Apr 19
Government cuts economic growth forecast for this year The Government has revised its forecast for economic growth down slightly, predominantly as a result of external risks. Business • 16 Apr 19
GDP forecasts raised as labour market fuels more growth The Government has today raised the country's gross domestic product (GDP) forecasts for the next four years. Business • 18 Apr 18
GDP forecasts raised as labour market fuels more growth The Government has today raised the country's gross domestic product (GDP) forecasts for the next four years. Business • 18 Apr 18
