Strategy of boosting Ireland’s regional cities is worthwhile

Ireland’s economy appears to be in a relatively strong position for now, as is made clear in the Central Bank’s latest quarterly report. However, the east coast — and greater Dublin in particular — continue to outpace the rest of the country, while rural areas and small towns largely miss out on the recovery.

Ireland’s economy appears to be in a relatively strong position for now, as is made clear in the Central Bank’s latest quarterly report. However, the east coast — and greater Dublin in particular — continue to outpace the rest of the country, while rural areas and small towns largely miss out on the recovery, writes Kyran Fitzgerald. 

ESRI economist and associate professor, Edgar Morgenroth has produced a well-timed research paper dealing with the future prospects of the regions, reaching important conclusions.