Imbalance in economy still a concern

Strong support is needed for our domestic base through what looks set to be tricky times — a challenge that could be as great as that of 2011, writes Kyran Fitzgerald.

As employment in Ireland approaches levels last witnessed in 2007, it is time to reflect on the sustainability of the country’s remarkable rebound.

Governor of the Central Bank, Philip Lane, an economist by trade, was on hand last week to acknowledge that there have indeed been great strides — and to add a few words of caution.