‘Big fall’ in GDP but ‘positive signs’ in domestic economy, says CSOThe Central Statistics Office said there was ‘quite a positive story’ about the Irish economy when compared internationally.
Government records surplus of €22.6 billion (4% of GDP) in 2024The General Government Balance (GGB) shows a surplus of €22.6 billion in 2024, or 4 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), almost treble the surplus of €7.2 billion recorded in 2023.
Central Bank forecasts lower economic growth and fewer homes built in coming yearsThe Republic is among the countries most exposed to US president Donald Trump's sweeping economic policies