80,000 To Lose Jobs If No Deal Brexit Happens

80,000 people will lose their jobs if there's a no deal Brexit.

That's the warning from the ESRI which has looked at the impact on Ireland of Britain leaving the EU.

It's found the economy will take a hit of 4.8% over ten years in a no deal scenario - or 2.6% if there IS a deal.

Senior Research Officer with the ESRI - Dr. Adele Bergin - says employment would be badly hit:

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