Almost 50% of Irish people believe 2016 will be a better year for the economy

Almost half of Irish people believe 2016 will be a better year — as the country feels more positive about the economy.

According to a recent Red C survey conducted by WIN/Gallup International, almost half (47%) of Irish adults stated that, as far as they were concerned, 2016 would be a better year — up from 39% last year.

The increasingly positive outlook comes on the back of a boost in personal happiness among the nation, with the majority (57%) feeling happy. Unhappiness has decreased significantly since the same period last year (-8%) and stands at 12%.