BBC News NI economics and business editor
There were particularly serious problems obtaining semi-conductors, which are used in a vast array of electronic systems, from in-car entertainment to engine management.NI car sales fall due to supply chain issues However the survey suggests that the overall mood is still "fairly downbeat" in the face of high inflation.
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