Irish manufacturing output drops for a third month

Subdued economic environment linked to weaker demand from key trading partners was cited by respondents to AIB Purchasing Managers’ Index in May

Conditions here trail the US and UK, which both saw growth in May.

Weaker demand from Ireland's key trading partners including the UK led to a further drop in Irish manufacturing activity.

While the sector is showing signs of stabilisation, manufacturing output has fallen for the third consecutive month.