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.
Wicklow Housing Growth Remains Strong
The latest Department of Housing figures reveal almost one thousand new homes were commenced throughout Wicklow in the first seven months of this year.
Emergency Road Closure at Cappagh Next Week
Traffic management and diversions will operate on Tuesday 25th & Wednesday 26th August.
UPDATE: Missing 53-year-old
Sean Gaughan has been located safe and well.
Teen M9 Fatalities Were Known To Gardai in West Wicklow
The 15 to 18 years old had been involved in several road incidents locally in recent weeks.
Talented Wicklow Pair Shortlisted for National AIB Portrait Prize
Bray photographer Alannah Henry and Donard-based teenage artist Isla Case were named among a combined 46 shortlisted entries, selected from hundreds of submissions from across the country
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