Martin upbeat on economy at launch of 300 jobs

COMMENTATORS need to be careful when talking about the Irish economy, which is continuing to grow at a faster rate than most other European countries, Enterprise, Trade and Employment Minister Micheál Martin warned yesterday.

Arguing that Ireland remained a competitive place to do business for both indigenous and foreign investors, Mr Martin said that the economy will grow this year, and will grow again next year.

“We need to reiterate that what they’re talking about is the rate of growth,” he said in relation to negative comments from various quarters.