The economy is set to grow by more than 5% in 2018 - higher than previously expected, the Taoiseach has said. The economy is set to grow by more than 5% in 2018 - higher than previously expected, the Taoiseach has said. Irish economy 'set to grow by more than 5% next year'Leo Varadkar also said there will be a major focus next year on improving living standards through higher pay, lower taxes or reducing the cost of GP visits, childcare or insurance. We expect the economy will grow by more than 5% this year, that's a bit better than expected. "We also know that there are risks, in terms of competitiveness, if we let pay grow too fast and potentially becoming less attractive to employment into the future.

Source: Irish Independent December 27, 2017 00:11 UTC