A sudden slowdown in demand for Irish exports linked to changes in US trade policy or a global recession would have a “severe impact” on the economy here, the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has warned.

In its latest medium-term economic outlook report, the think tank highlighted the economy’s “remarkable performance” over the past decade while warning of three potential shock scenarios that could derail it in the years ahead. Eoin Burke-Kennedy has the details.

Bus company Go-Ahead Ireland plans to hire 400 workers after winning a contract for 65 bus routes around Dublin.