Ireland’s economy grew by 3.4% last year despite Covid restrictions
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe described the growth as ‘remarkable.' Photo: Julien Behal Photography/PA
Ireland’s economy grew by 3.4% last year despite record unemployment numbers and Covid-19 restrictions affecting almost every sector.
In its preliminary results, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) said that growth continued in the more globalised sectors with industry revealing a 15% upturn and the information and communication sector 14%.
