Many families still struggling - Consumer survey

IRISH consumers are more hopeful for the future than they have been in years, according to a study by An Bord Bia, the state agency that promotes the sale of Irish food and horticulture.

Perceptions of the economy are improving, with 51% believing that “things are going well financially in Ireland”, shows the study, which was undertaken in conjunction with The Futures Company. This has risen from a low of 8% in 2011.

Irish people’s attitude towards their personal finances has also improved, with 56% of respondents saying that things were going well.