Container traffic in Dublin Port: A sudden slowdown in demand for Irish exports linked to changes in US trade policy or a global recession would have a “severe impact” on the economy here, the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has warned. Get the latest business news and commentary from our expert business team in your inbox every weekday morningA sudden slowdown in demand for Irish exports linked to changes in US trade policy or a global recession would have a “severe impact” on the economy here, the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has warned. Bus company Go-Ahead Ireland plans to hire 400 workers after winning a contract for 65 bus routes around Dublin. The deal comes as the Government has introduced a number of initiatives to support apartment building following a slump in multi-unit construction in recent years. Green’s number, contained in a provocative post on Substack, was criticised as ridiculous by statisticians and poverty campaigners who picked holes in his calculations.

Source: The Irish Times December 12, 2025 13:03 UTC