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Ireland’s election throws up longer-term risks

Ireland’ general election result does not change our view on the near-term outlook for the economy, which should maintain a decent pace this year and next. But it does raise questions about the longer-term risks to public finances, particularly if Irish unification eventually becomes a more realistic possibility.

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