Fears for Ireland’s fragile recovery

The Irish Business and Employers Confederation, the main business group in Irerland, has warned in August 2011 against further austerity measures in Ireland.

The comments came amid concerns that a slowing US economy could hurt Irish exports, the engine of the recovery in Ireland so far, and fears about the impact of the crisis in the eurozone.

ESO: Background information: Ireland’s unexpected economic comeback http://www.europeansources.info/record/irelands-unexpected-economic-comeback/

ESO: Background information: Irish eyes smiling after shot of EU optimism http://www.europeansources.info/record/irish-eyes-smiling-after-shot-of-eu-optimism/

Website: Irish Business and Employers Confederation (IBEC) http://www.ibec.ie/

IBEC: Press Release, 18.8.11: Additional austerity not needed at this time http://www.ibec.ie/IBEC/Press/PressPublicationsdoclib3.nsf/vPages/Newsroom~additional-austerity-not-needed-at-this-time-18-08-2011?OpenDocument?OpenDocument

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