DHAKA: Bailed-out euro zone nation Ireland exited recession in the second quarter with economic growth of 0.4 percent.

Ireland official data showed on Thursday, reports The Straits Times.

Ireland fell into recession in late 2012 but returned to growth in the three months to June of this year, the Central Statistics Office said in a statement.

BDST: 1744 HRS, SEPT 19, 2013
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