DUBLIN (Reuters) -Growth in Ireland’s manufacturing sector slowed to its weakest level in 10 months in October, as production volumes stagnated and new business growth eased amid subdued export sales, a survey found on Monday.

The AIB Ireland Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 50.9 in October from 51.8 in September, above the 50.0 mark that separates growth from contraction where it has remained for the whole of 2025.

Production volumes were unchanged in October, ending a nine-month streak of expansion. New business growth was only marginal, with manufacturers citing intense competition and weaker demand from European markets as key challenges.

Employment growth continued for the eleventh month, though at a slower pace, as some firms reported that skill shortages had

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