Bright sparks signalling a turnaround in the Irish grocery sector could be short-lived after Dublin this week announced wide-ranging austerity measures due to tackle the country's economic problems.
Asda and Sainsbury's market shares in Ireland dropped "significantly" in the 12 weeks to the end of October as shoppers in the country snubbed trips to the North and instead flocked to discount retailers Aldi and Lidl.
In something of a surprise move, Tesco this week announced plans to open more stores in Ireland, one of the European economies most affected by the downturn.
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