AIB chief economist anticipates 'short but sharp' Covid-19 recession

It shows the biggest drop-off in business activity in one month recorded in 20 years of the poll.

AIB's survey shows the biggest drop-off in business activity in one month recorded in 20 years of the poll. File picture.

AIB's chief economist said the pandemic recession will be "short but sharp".

The bank has released a survey of firms in the Irish service sector today.