Growth Ireland 23-12-2002 Central Bank downgrades its economic growth forecast to 3% The Central Bank of Ireland has signalled a marked slowdown in economic growth here next year, suggesting the economy will expand by 3 per cent rather than 4.25 per cent.…… Sign in or Upgrade to Continue Reading This news article is over 10 days old. Subscribe today to access all articles with an annual subscription. Become a member Learn more Already a subscriber? Log in here #bad debts#bank#interest rates#international#unemployment