http://www.economist.com/countries/ireland/profile.cfm?folder=Profile-Economic%20Data
Dude, that's an ever changing variable. What I say now is different from tomorrow's answer.
In 2007 it was estimated that its 9.2%
1.89% per year
The global GDP growth rate in real terms for 2008 is 3.2%. See related link for detailed breakdown.
according to CIA World Fact Book, its 4.7% (2008 est.)
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