Population boom helps Irish economy growth

As the Irish economy continues to expand on the back of population growth and low unemployment, prop...

As the Irish economy continues to expand on the back of population growth and low unemployment, property and construction are key areas of interest. The future for the country seems promising as, for the first time since 1850, it is experiencing inward migration meaning the population is on the rise. Gervais Williams, head of UK and Irish small caps at Gartmore, says the economy is strong on the back of growing migration from Eastern Europe, an unusual situation for the Irish. In addition, more people are coming through school and university keeping unemployment low, he says. Williams p...