1 republic of ireland national market report 2006 to annual meeting timber committee 3rd 4th october general economic trends the table below summarises performance and growth irish economy in recent years together with indicators likely outturn for this year 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 01 05 av foreca st personal consumption 5 4 3 8 2 6 government spending 9 7 investment 0 12 exports imports gdp value billion 116 129 138 147 161 172 gnp 97 106 117 124 136 144 figure volume rates
