Jim Power: Economic future looks good, but the risks are very real
The Government recently published Action Plan on Competitiveness and Productivity which identifies much of what needs to be done to enhance the performance of SMEs and make them more sustainable.
As we approach the end of another successful year for the economy and look ahead to 2026, we can do so with a reasonably high degree of confidence, peppered with a realistic dose of caution.
Given the turmoil, volatility, and uncertainty generated by the utterances and actions of US president Donald Trump, it is quite a feat to be able to describe 2025 as another good year for the economy. This is testament to the resilience of Irish business and its workforce.
