The Department of Finance says GDP will likely fall by 2.5% in 2020 - compared to the last forecast of a 10% hit.
That's mainly due to a surge in exports from the pharmaceutical sector.
The unemployment rate is expected to be 16 per cent at the end of this year - falling to 10 per cent in 2021.
Five Wicklow Companies Awarded Origin Green Gold Membership for 2025
Gold Membership is awarded for significant improvements in sustainability.
Wicklow Among Top Users of First Home Scheme as Thousands Benefit Nationwide
Wicklow Amongst Heaviest Users To Avail Of Scheme Helping People Build Or Buy New Homes
Carnew End 16-Year Long Wait For Hurling Glory With Comeback Win To Stun 7-In-A-Row Chasing Bray
Superb Second-Half Display Ensures Carnew Emmets' first Wicklow Senior Hurling Honours since 2009
NBI Fibre Rollout In Wicklow Makes High-Speed Broadband Available To Over 13,000 Business And Premises
16,000 Wicklow premises are included in the State’s Intervention Area, which will see NBI deliver minimum speeds of 500 megabits per second to homes, businesses, farms, and schools.
Councillor Avril Cronin Calls For Former Donard Health Centre To Be Maintained As Community Hub
Cathaoirleach of Baltinglass Municipal District, Cllr Avril Cronin has recommended the local council take over the former Health Centre in Donard to maintain community use
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