The AIB Irish Services PMI for January shows continued growth in the sector. However, the PMI slipped to 54.5 from 54.8 in December, signalling a further easing in the pace of expansion. Increased activity in January was driven by new business and solid job gains. The rate of growth in the Irish services sector remained faster than the flash Eurozone, UK and US PMIs, at 51.9, 54.3, and 52.5, respectively.