The Irish economy is experiencing a slowdown in growth, with predictions of a 3% increase in domestic demand this year and a decline in employment growth. Ibec highlights challenges from international trade uncertainties, particularly due to the new US administration's policies. Domestically, Ireland faces infrastructure bottlenecks that hinder growth, and the recent budget measures are criticized for being untargeted. However, Ireland has the potential to remain competitive if these issues are addressed. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)