Growth across the State's domestic economy slowed to 0.5 per cent last year, far below the 2.2 per cent expected by the Department of Finance

The AIB S&P Global manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index for Ireland rose to 52.2 last month from 49.5 in January

The AIB S&P Global manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index improved to 49.5 last month

The AIB Global S&P Purchasing Managers' Index noted cost pressures have also eased slightly