Limerick economy faring better than other regions during Covid

Job creation and company startups provide reasons for optimism

The region has shown resilience with the creation of 860 new jobs and 194 start-ups up until the end of March this year. Picture: Brian Arthur

Limerick performed relatively well compared to other counties during the Covid pandemic a new economic report has found.

A biannual report prepared by EY for Limerick City and County Council shows that despite the challenges of the past year, the region has shown resilience pointing to the creation of 860 new jobs and 194 start-ups up until the end of March this year.