Ireland’s economy probably grew by 0.4% in the last quarter of 2013 and more robust growth is expected for 2014 as the labour market gains momentum and exports improve, a Reuters poll showed yesterday.

The economy is likely to grow at a slower pace than previously expected this year as a stronger euro curbs exports, a Reuters poll showed yesterday, in a bad omen for Government efforts to cut the budget deficit.

Ireland’s economy will grow slightly faster than previously thought this year thanks to stronger exports, keeping Dublin on track to meet deficit targets agreed under its EU/IMF bailout, a Reuters poll shows.