National Competitiveness Council warns growth masks 'serious threats'

The economy’s impressive headline growth figures are masking “serious threats” to the country’s competitiveness, it has been warned.

In its latest annual report, the National Competitiveness Council (NCC) has warned that while Ireland’s economic performance and competitiveness has remained strong in the face of Brexit uncertainty, concerns over the global economy, and international tax changes, the outlook is less positive.