Spending up and 2016 jobs growth of 2.8% forecast, but 2017 looking uncertain: Ibec

"We need to champion the merits of the Irish economic model."

The economic outlook for next year remains uncertain, business leaders have warned.

Although the country looks set to weather the Brexit shock throughout 2016, pressure on exporters and poor employment rates in part of the country mean the 2017 forecast is much less stable, Ibec said.