Government Must ‘Anchor’ Spending as Ireland Faces Potential Permanent Economic Hit From Tariffs, Official Says

Government must ‘anchor’ spending as Ireland faces potential permanent economic hit from tariffs, official says

Central Bank official Vasileios Madouros says shifts in US trade policy have potential to permanently hit Irish economic output

Ireland card payments market to surpass $124 billion in 2025 despite economic headwinds, forecasts GlobalData

The Ireland card payments market is expected to growth by 8.7% to reach EUR114.8 billion ($124.2 billion) in 2025 supported by growing preference for electronic payments. Despite economic headwinds, including new US tariffs, strong banking infrastructure, a declining reliance on cash, and steady debit card use are supporting growth, though momentum may slow amid weakening consumer sentiment and trade uncertainty, says GlobalData, a leading data …