Updated / Monday, 1 Feb 2021 13:16 Michael McAteer, Managing Partner of Grant Thornton Ireland 61% of Irish businesses are optimistic about the outlook of Ireland's economy for the next 12 months, according to new data from Grant Thornton Ireland. It reveals that just 29% are pessimistic about the future, with Ireland ranking highest in Europe in terms of economic outlook. Grant Thornton’s latest Global Business Report survey reveals that sentiment has improved across nearly all countries, with 57% of firms globally optimistic about the economic outlook over the next 12 months. The findings reveal that 52% of Irish businesses expect their revenue will increase over the next 12 months by comparison to 27% reported in the first half of 2020.