Mike Bloomberg said Ireland is writing a new chapter as the US worries about growth

Former New York mayor called Brexit the "single stupidest thing any country has ever done”.

Mike Bloomberg speaking at the Future of Finance in Ireland event in Dublin.

The former mayor of New York City and owner of the financial services firm Bloomberg, Mike Bloomberg said Ireland is “writing a new chapter in its history” as the economy here continues to grow while America is now “the one that’s worried about growth”.

Speaking at a Bloomberg event in Dublin, the former US Presidential candidate praised the workforce and employee skills available in Ireland, which makes it so attractive for businesses to invest here, while at the same time criticising US President Donald Trump and the actions taken by his administration.