Ireland's manufacturing activity grew at the fastest pace since May 2022, underpinned by increased output, new business and employment gains, survey data from S&P Global showed Friday.
The AIB manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 54.9 in April from 53.7 in the previous month.
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