Irish GDP down 1.3% in final three months of 2024 

On an annual basis, the CSO said GDP rose by 6.3% compared to the same three months in 2023

Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland. 22nd November, 2023. Container ship CT Pachuca offloading at the deep water terminal in Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork. - Picture: David Creedon

Subdued activity in the multinational dominated industry sector saw Irish gross domestic product (GDP) fall between October and December when compared with the previous three month period. 

Early estimates released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) on Tuesday show GDP decreased by 1.3% in the final three months of 2024.