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The Irish economy is experiencing a moderation in growth after five years of remarkable expansion. However, this is not unexpected, particularly given the turbulence faced by some of Ireland’s largest trading partners and our recent economic success.
In this episode of Ibec Responds, Gerard Brady, Chief Economist at Ibec, discusses key findings from our 2025 Q1 Economic Outlook report with Ibec Economists, Hazel Ahern-Flynn and Mourad Mejdi.
Download our Q1 Economic Outlook here.
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