Some of the countries that suffered the most in the eurozone debt crisis are leading the growth across the European Union.
Positive figures out of the E.U. show that both Spain and Ireland’s economies are growing at their fastest pace in over 8 years. Official figures show that Ireland’s economy expanded by over 5% last year and is now growing faster than its pre-crisis levels in 2007.
CCTV Correspondent Lourda Sexton filed this report from Dublin.
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Ireland in fastest growth period in 8 years

Positive figures out of the E.U. show that both Spain and Ireland's economies are growing at their fastest pace in over 8 years. Official figures show that Ireland's economy expanded by over 5% last year and is now growing faster than its pre-crisis levels in 2007.