Sentiment strengthens as consumers feel worst fears unlikely to be realised

Consumers have been dealing with one of the worst global cost-of-living crises ever experienced.

Irish consumers' outlook on the economy has improved significantly rising to its highest level in 13 months.

The combination of the Easter break and the anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement provided consumers with some respite from the normal run of worrisome economic and financial reportage, according to the monthly Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Index.