Manufacturing inflation surges to record high as pace of growth eases 

Irish manufacturing output is still stronger than the UK and the eurozone as a whole.

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Irish manufacturing output growth slowed for the fourth month in a row in November, with surging production costs, supply chain pressures, and raw material availability squeezing companies.

AIB’s monthly manufacturing survey still shows the sector to be in strong growth mode, with new orders and employee hiring levels on the up, and overall company sentiment remaining positive.