# Ireland’s Economy: Dip or Setback? | Ireland News

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Podcast: [Ireland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ireland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7596853)
Published: 2026-07-02T10:57:17+00:00
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Ireland’s economy dipped 7.1% in the first quarter as companies that rushed exports last year to dodge US tariffs now face a slowdown—but it’s actually better than feared, with a projected 12% drop. Last year’s 8% growth was fueled by booming pharma exports (up 15.4%) and strong domestic demand, driven by wage gains and surging tech and pharma sectors (up 11% and 14%). Construction, real estate, and agriculture also grew, while finance and insurance held steady. Underlying demand rose 4.7%, signaling a resilient foundation despite the recent contraction. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/223cca6c45a0b5fd

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