Irish advertising agencies are significantly more optimistic about the industry’s prospects, with the majority expecting increased turnover across the sector by the end of the year.

Irish advertising agencies are predicting growth in the sector and have increased confidence in their future performance, according to the latest industry census.

The 2013 Industry Census released by the Institute of Advertising Practitioners in Ireland (IAPI) has revealed that that the numbers employe in the sector are "on par with 2007 pre-recession levels".