EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients.
Select your location
Local sites
Economic Eye provides a comprehensive overview of the two economies on the island of Ireland.
Authored by Dr. Loretta O’Sullivan, EY Ireland's Chief Economist, our Spring Edition explores the outlook for the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Continued growth is expected in 2025 in both economies, underpinned by strong labour markets and further monetary policy loosening. At the same time, global uncertainty must be navigated, including shifts in US policy. Now, more than ever, focusing on innovation and infrastructure is crucial for sustaining competitiveness and supporting future prosperity.
To gain a deeper insight into these trends and our latest forecasts, we encourage you to download the full report.
Access the past Economic Eye reports
Related content
What are the four forces shaping the 2024 economic outlook
EY's Winter 2024 Economic Eye forecast sees a growth uplift as inflation tracks lower and the interest rate cycle turns. Find out more.
08 Feb 2024
Dr. Loretta O’Sullivan
The all-island economy: grounds for optimism?
The all-island economy remains resilient and faces into the second half of 2023 and beyond from a position of optimism. Read on to find out more
24 Jul 2023
Dr. Loretta O’Sullivan
How new opportunities are opening for the Irish economy
With the ending of almost all COVID-19 restrictions in Ireland, find out how businesses will grow and transform as they emerge out of the pandemic.
22 Feb 2022
Eve Bannon
Video: How Ireland can prepare for a more robust economy in 2022
Will inflation be transitory amidst the global uncertainty? Find out what the outlook is.
31 Jan 2022
Eve Bannon
Report summary: How people, prices, and planet will shape the all-island outlook
How people, prices, and planet will shape the outlook for the all-island economy
10 Dec 2021
Graham Reid
Connecting Irish rural communities with the National Broadband Plan
EY Ireland is proud to have published a report investigating the current and future benefits of the National Broadband Plan to the Irish economy and society.
19 Feb 2021
David McNamara
Online version: Economic Eye, 'Recovery - but at what price?' Spring 2021 Forecast
It has been an extraordinary year across the island of Ireland. Covid-19 and Brexit have brought levels of disruption and required policy responses that are unique in peacetime.
26 Apr 2021
Graham Reid