This Survey is published on the responsibility of the Economic and Development Review Committee of the OECD, which is charged with the examination of the economic situation of member countries.The economic situation and policies of Ireland were reviewed by the Committee on 11 July 2013. The draft report was then revised in the light of the discussions and given final approval as the agreed report of the whole Committee on 31 July 2013.The Secretariat’s draft report was prepared for the Committee by David Haugh and Alberto Gonzalez Pandiella under the supervision of Patrick Lenain. Research assistance was provided by Josette Rabesona.The previous Survey of Ireland was issued in October 2011.