Irish manufacturers upbeat about 2021 prospects despite Covid and new UK trade relations

Manufacturing firms expect to see a recovery in business this year, despite the change in UK trading relations and the ongoing impact of Covid-19.

Irish-based manufacturing firms are confident about their prospects for the next 12 months, despite raw material shortages, supply chain problems, price pressures, and delivery delays.

Despite many challenges remaining, Irish-based manufacturing saw a boost last month with output and new orders rising at the fastest rates since a bounce seen last July after the first Covid-19 lockdown period.