A looming construction boom could cause the economy to overheat (again)
A new report from the ESRI forecast GDP growth of 3.8% this year.
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Ireland still has 'comfortably' the fastest-growing economy in Europe
However, exports were hurt last year by Brexit-inspired headwinds.
Poll: Do you think Ireland is overly dependent on foreign investment for jobs?
Some say the country’s track record with overseas firms is ‘enviable’.
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A similar plan for Pacific nations has already felt the wrath of the presidential pen.
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Officials patrolled the Irish border for 70 years.
Theresa May says Britain is definitely leaving the single market
Ireland is heavily dependent on UK trade, particularly in the food and drink sector.
Irish economic growth to slow as Theresa May signals 'clean break' with EU
However, Davy corporate brokers said that the country will still have the strongest growth in Europe this year.
Trump promises like a 'large border tax' among the biggest risks to Ireland this year
The US president-elect is also promising to go after the pharma industry.
'Political crap' and 'rat-infested North Korean union shops' - The business year in quotes
The Anglo trial and ‘fiscal space’ also drew some memorable statements.
Ireland breaks into the top 10 'most competitive' countries in the world
A new study found that Ireland ranked ahead of major economies like the UK and France.
Budget 2017 provided the greatest gains to those on lowest incomes
The ESRI said jobless lone parents and unemployed couples had the biggest proportional benefits.
Six months on from 'leprechaun economics', Ireland's GDP is finally bouncing back
GDP rose in the third quarter of 2016 after being pushed down for the first half of the year.
One of the key figures in shaping modern Ireland turns 100 today
TK Whitaker was just 39 when he became secretary at the Department of Finance.
Ireland's economic fortunes look good - but Brexit, EU tax rules and housing are wildcards
New ESRI research says the sustainable ‘real’ growth rate for Ireland’s economy is 3%.
The euro could be headed to parity with the dollar after a near two-year low
The common currency bottomed out after the Italian referendum result.
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A ban on 500 and 1,000 rupee notes has rocked the economy – but it might only be a short-term sting.
'We have to stay connected': Irish ex-Unilever boss pleads to avoid another Brexit
Niall FitzGerald says it’s worrying when people blame trade for being less well-off.
The fiscal watchdog has warned of 'loss of momentum' in the economy
A new report said increased spending would have to be offset by raising taxes.
There are now 110,000 dollar millionaires in Ireland thanks to rising house prices
The state had one of the largest gains in household worth worldwide in the past year, a new report says.
Employment hits a post-crash high amid some 'worrying signs' for Ireland's ongoing recovery
More people are joining the workforce as the number in jobs tops 2 million.