We hear from the ESRI that it expects growth whether measured using GDP or Modified Domestic demand will be at a steady path this year and next. 

Unlike the Fiscal advisory Council, the think tank believes that spending patterns by the government are sustainable. However it warns that housing completions have slowed compared to last year and it warns about a possible Trump victory in November.

Speaking to Joe this morning was Dr Conor O'Toole is Associate Research Professor with the ESRI .