http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/irish-economy01/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/http://mediaserver.fxstreet.com/images/fxstreet-provider-logo1-en.gif7http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/irish-economy01/2008-11-19.htmlOverview The Irish economy has experienced a rapid reversal of fortune over the last year. Economic growth has fallen from 6% in 2007 to expected declines of 1.5% and 2.8% in 2008 and 2009, driven by slower export growth, and continued poor consumer and investment demand. Exports will be hurt by weakness in the global economy, exacerbating the domestic slowdown already under way. A continued rise in unemployment, coupled with increased income tax announced in the Budget, will continue toWed, 19 Nov 2008 14:49:04 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/danskeresearch@danskebank.com (Danske Bank A/S)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/irish-economy01/2008-11-19.html