The impact of Brexit on Ireland is likely to be mixed. While Ireland’s exposure to the UK has led the government to revise its forecasts for GDP growth down in 2017, some areas of the economy look well positioned to flourish in the post-Brexit era, most notably financial services.
Following the triggering of Article 50 by the UK government, representatives from the public and private sector gathered in Dublin in early May to discuss the longer-term prospects for the Irish economy and the financial services industry.
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May 31, 2017