Domestic demand to grow at slower pace in 2026, says Ibec

Latest economic outlook from business lobby group forecasts 2.8% growth in domestic demand next year

It's latest report notes that the Irish economy continues to show sustained momentum, underpinned by a positive global economy and the exemption of almost 80% of Irish exports to the US from punitive tariff measures. Photographer: Patrick Bolger/Bloomberg 

Domestic demand will grow next year, but at a slower rate compared to 2025, business lobby group Ibec has forecasted. 

Publishing its latest economic outlook, the organisation said domestic demand will grow by 2.8% in 2026, following a growth rate of 3.4% in the last 12 months.