Market Update 2021
Default Author • June 9, 2021

Ireland's Road to Recovery - Market Update 2021


​As lockdown restrictions ease and the vaccination rollout is at full steam ahead, the Irish economy is looking positive – showing early signs of an accelerated jobs market for the year ahead. According to the European Commission’s Spring Economic Forecast, Ireland’s economy is projected to grow by 4.6% in 2021 and 5% in 2022.


At Mason Alexander, we have seen a very high demand for talent in many industries, but in particular, Technology, Accounting, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Human Resources, closely followed by Legal and Banking. Demand for key skills in these areas remains very strong.


We had a look at the number of roles, professionals moving jobs, and the demand for talent within each of our industries so far for 2021, and we are now

pleased to present our findings.

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