Joe Lynam

But it expects the labour market to cool a little bit next year and inflation to remain above target.

Martin O'Brien is the head of Irish Economic Analysis with the Central Bank of Ireland, and he's on the line.

Good morning, Martin.

Good morning, Joe.

Can we start with growth, Martin?

MDD, or Modified Domestic Demand, which is kind of a better yardstick for economic activity in Ireland than GDP, for obvious reasons.

It's said to be a robust 4% this year, but will slip back a bit next year.

What assumptions do you make when coming up with that assessment for growth, Martin?

Now, is it now clear that the FDI sector has been less affected by the tariffs than we expected, let's say, nine months ago or just before so-called Liberation Day?

And that being the case, how does that play out in terms of its impact on the domestic economy?

Are we saving that little bit more?

Yeah, we were talking earlier about the Banking and Payments Federation and its assessment of housing.

You're a bit lacking in confidence that the housing targets will be met as well.

Inflation looked to have been tamed a year ago, but it's simply back with us at the end of this year.

And you think it might be above target next year?

Martin, have a lovely Christmas.

That is Martin O'Brien, the Head of Irish Economic Analysis with the Central Bank of Ireland, back in a moment with a company that recycles bubble wrap.

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