Ireland's business confidence plummets as firms grapple with energy and labour costs

Businesses fear infrastructure, energy, and labour costs will stifle growth

Only half of businesses forecase a rise in profits this year.

Growing numbers of businesses in Ireland are growing concerned about the infrastructure challenges in the country in the areas of housing, transport and utilities

Two-thirds of businesses have expressed concern over the pace of developments in the country, fearing the impact on overall growth as they also contend with rising energy prices.