ireland predictions for 2021
Read 11 predictions about Ireland in 2021, a year that will see this country experience significant change in its politics, economics, technology, culture, and environment. It’s your future, discover what you’re in for.
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International relations predictions for Ireland in 2021
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Politics predictions for Ireland in 2021
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Government predictions for Ireland in 2021
Government related predictions to impact Ireland in 2021 include:
- The Irish government performs the census this year, along with other EU nations. Likelihood: 100%1
Economy predictions for Ireland in 2021
Economy related predictions to impact Ireland in 2021 include:
- Due to the COVID outbreak of 2020, the Irish economy suffers a massive contraction in output and endures 220,000 jobs losses before a recovery starts later this year. Likelihood: 100%1
- This year, the Irish budget deficit is equivalent to a deficit of 4.1% of GDP from a deficit of 7.4% of GDP in 2020. Likelihood: 80%1
- Irish government debt rises to 68.4% of GDP this year, up from 58.8% in 2019. Likelihood: 80%1
Technology predictions for Ireland in 2021
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Culture predictions for Ireland in 2021
Culture related predictions to impact Ireland in 2021 include:
- Catholics outnumber Protestants in Northern Ireland by this year. Likelihood: 100%1
Defense predictions for in 2021
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Infrastructure predictions for Ireland in 2021
Infrastructure related predictions to impact Ireland in 2021 include:
- Dublin rents rise by 17% this year compared to 2019 levels, due to the low supply of houses. Likelihood: 60%1
Environment predictions for Ireland in 2021
Environment related predictions to impact Ireland in 2021 include:
- Ireland imposes a so-called 'latte levy' on disposable coffee cups this year in a bid to change consumer habits and cut the environmental impact from single-use plastics. Likelihood: 100%1
Science predictions for Ireland in 2021
Science related predictions to impact Ireland in 2021 include:
Health predictions for Ireland in 2021
Health related predictions to impact Ireland in 2021 include:
- Covid-19 still prevails in Ireland this year, but is much better controlled than during 2020. Likelihood: 90%1
- Irish pubs begin reopening this year, but full normalization of business isn't expected until 2024. Likelihood: 75%1
- The Irish government bans 'loyalty card' programs and retail promotions that encourage alcohol consumption from this year onward. Likelihood: 100%1
- In-vitro fertilization (IVF) is available through the public health system from this year onward. Likelihood: 100%1
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