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31/3/2023 Rating announcement EN
Scope affirms Ireland's credit ratings at AA-; Outlook revised to Positive
Strong economic growth and resilient public finances, including falling government debt, drive the Outlook revision. Elevated public debt, high reliance on multinational corporations and exposure to global shocks as a small, open economy are challenges.
22/4/2022 Rating announcement EN
Scope affirms Ireland's credit ratings at AA- with a Stable Outlook
A wealthy and competitive economy, robust public finances, and strong institutions support the ratings. High public debt levels, high dependence on multinational corporations, and exposure to global shocks as a small, open economy are challenges.
21/5/2021 Rating announcement EN
Scope upgrades the Republic of Ireland’s ratings to AA-; Outlook revised to Stable
Reductions in external risks, enhanced resilience of the banking system and expectation for post-crisis fiscal consolidation support upgrade. Still high public- and private-debt stocks and economic susceptibility to reversal are ratings constraints.
17/1/2020 Rating announcement EN
Scope affirms the Republic of Ireland’s credit rating at A+; Outlook revised to Positive
Continued deleveraging, improved budgetary position and robust growth potential support the Positive Outlook. Still high public- and private-debt levels as well as external vulnerabilities are rating constraints.