Economy Rides AI Wave, Housing Lags | Belfast News

The Central Bank is upbeat on the economy, lifting its growth forecast to 3.8% fueled by AI-driven demand for tech gear and solid consumer spending — but it’s warning the government to hold off on spending, citing shaky corporate tax reliability. Meanwhile, housing remains sluggish, with construction targets slashed and delays in utility connections slowing new builds; the bank urges faster infrastructure fixes to meet the urgent need for over 50,000 homes annually, even as mortgage approvals climb. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0916/1591684-central-bank-forecasts/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5f4ec5af56faff92 Report issues to [email protected].