Finance Minister contemplates long-term scarring effects for economy from Covid
The Stability Programme Update is forecasting GDP growth of 4.5% for this year. By Rónán Duffy Wednesday 14 Apr 2021, 5:33 PM 4 hours ago 9,516 Views 24 Comments
Finance Paschal Donohoe
Image: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie
THE DEPARTMENT OF Finance has warned that it is too soon to predict the long-term impact of Covid-19 on the economy.
Publishing the Stability Programme Update (SPU) today, Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said the report does contemplate a so-called “scarring” of the economy that could mean certain jobs do not return once the pandemic has passed.
The annual SPU is published each year for consideration by the European Commission and European Council under requirements under the Stability and Growth Pact.
Irish Times view on latest economic forecasts
irishtimes.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from irishtimes.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
4 5% growth in economy forecast despite Covid damage
rte.ie - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from rte.ie Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.