EU as a bigger home for Irish exports than UK is a pipe dream

The world economy is outperforming most predictions and Irish exporters have been prime beneficiaries. We are well on the way to exceeding the highest export total on record, writes John Whelan.

The world economy is outperforming most predictions and Irish exporters have been prime beneficiaries. We are well on the way to exceeding the highest export total on record, writes John Whelan. 

Current estimates put total international sales of goods and services at €277bn, which is a €17bn, or 6.7%, increase over 2016.