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.
Long-awaited Revamp of Baltinglas Moves One Step Closer
Wicklow County Council was initially awarded €3.5 million in 2019 for works under the Rural Development Fund
Labour Leader Says Elizabeth Plunkett's Family Deserve Justice
It follows the disclosure of new information in RTE’s podcast series ‘Stolen Sister’
Wicklow Schools Embrace Safe Routes To Schools Programme To Enhance Safer Access For Pupils
Wicklow County Council receive funding boost for school environments to improve walking and cycling infrastructure around schools
Aesthetically Pleasing New Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant Earns National Recognition
Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant has earned public approval with a high placed finish in RIAI national building awards
Arklow Could In For A Major Housing Boost
Building group Lioncor has lodged plans for a 666 unit residential scheme
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