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.
Warning & Scam Alert From Wicklow County Council
Note: all council employees carry valid ID
Weekend Closure Of Bray Recycling Centre
Essential machinery repairs are needed.
Wicklow Goes Lottery Gaga Following A Third Big Money Win This Week
Another day of National Lottery celebrations in Wicklow as €1 million winning store announced
Wicklow Walking Trail Will Be Closed On Friday
The works are part of essential upgrades planned on the trails in Glendalough.
Come Fly With Me! Wexford Bus Adds Wicklow Stops On Dublin Airport Route
Wexford Bus says seats must be reserved in advance on wexfordbus.com
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