Optimism about economy grows among Cork firms, survey finds

The survey, which was conducted in Q4 2022, showed many business operators are still concerned about their energy bills this year. Pic Larry Cummins

Confidence in the Irish economy among Cork based firms grew heading into 2023, despite ongoing challenges such as skills shortages and cost pressures due to the inflation crisis. 

Cork Chamber’s latest Economic Trends report found confidence in the economy among Cork firms jumped to 66% at the end of 2022 compared to 47% in Q3.