OECD Economic Outlook, Volume 2019 Issue 2
The OECD Economic Outlook is the OECD's twice-yearly analysis of the major economic trends and prospects for the next two years. The Outlook puts forward a consistent set of projections for output, employment, prices, fiscal and current account balances.
Coverage is provided for all OECD member countries as well as for selected non-member countries. This issue includes a general assessment, a series of focus notes on selected macroeconomic and structural issues, and a chapter summarising developments and providing projections for each individual country.
Ireland
On the assumption of a “smooth” Brexit, GDP growth in Ireland is projected to remain robust, though moderating. Abstracting from multinationals’ volatile activities, underlying domestic demand will remain resilient, supported by strong construction investment and despite the toll taken by slower trade partner growth and high external uncertainty on business sentiment. The labour market will tighten, and the associated wage pressures will push up inflation.
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