'Persistent decline' in consumer long-term economic outlook

Only a quarter of those surveyed expect the economy to be stronger in five years' time, down from  47% in 2022 and 29% last year

Irish consumer sentiment improved marginally during February. 

There has been a “persistent decline” in Irish consumers' long-term outlook for the economy with just a quarter of people expecting it to be stronger over the next five years, the latest Credit Union consumer sentiment survey shows.

Despite the weaker outlook for the long-term strength of the economy, Irish consumer sentiment improved marginally during February, the fourth month of increases in a row.