New system being developed for economic data after 'leprechaun economics' embarrassment

The head of the Central Statistics Office (CSO) has admitted its growth figures which were dubbed "leprechaun economics" do not reflect reality.

New system being developed for economic data after 'leprechaun economics' embarrassment

By Elaine Loughlin, political reporter, in Glenties

The head of the Central Statistics Office (CSO) has admitted its growth figures which were dubbed "leprechaun economics" do not reflect reality and a new system of measuring the economy is now being developed.

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