The latest Personal Finance Outlook from Bank of Ireland

Rumours of a wobble among Irish consumers appear to have been exaggerated according to the latest Personal Finance outlook from Bank of Ireland.  It says that debit and credit card spending rose by 6.5% year-on-year led by spending in restaurants and on accommodation.  But with the world only adjusting to a global tariff war, is it too soon to say the consumer is brushing off any of the impact? To discuss further Joe spoke to  Conall Mac Coille is the chief economist with Bank of Ireland.