How are Irish firms making sense of the evolving AI landscape?
From generative to agentic, Irish organisations are embracing specialised forms of AI
Exciting new frontier or appalling vista? Artists confront the rise of AI
As generative AI transforms the creative landscape, artists and industry leaders weigh its promise against its pitfalls
Continued tax stability should be our goal amid global uncertainty
Global tax reform, a US shift and new trade barriers mean the State needs to remain nimble and provide a stable FDI environment
Ringing the changes on sustainability
The long-term imperative to decarbonise remains in place but 2025 has brought a more pragmatic tone to EU-level regulation
Diversity at a crossroads: Irish employers navigate a shifting DEI landscape
The Trump effect is causing some companies commited to DEI to be less vocal about it and others to double down, but some are backing away
Ireland’s fintech surge defies global investment slowdown
Numbers stand out as State moves beyond being a launch pad for early-stage start-ups
‘Citizens across Europe are not investing, and Ireland is among the lowest’
With governments alone no longer able to carry the pensions burden, the challenge is to give people the tools to protect their financial wellbeing and retire with dignity
Irish M&A market remains surprisingly resilient
In 2024 private equity investments and strategic acquisitions drove key deals, particularly in semiconductors and life sciences
All the lonely people: tackling the downside of remote work
Strategies to stay connected are important to counterbalance the lack of human interaction for remote workers
Overseas success drives growth here at home
With a talented workforce and a stable pro-business economy, Irish companies have a natural advantage
Supporting innovation in a competitive environment
The State has a strong, collaborative and supportive innovation system but to be an RDI leader, investment on a par with similar-sized economies such as Denmark will be needed
US multinationals committed to improving the social fabric in Ireland
MNCs are leading the way in corporate social responsibility and engaging with communities to help them meet the challenges of a fast-changing world
Dealing with deglobalisation: Businesses must adapt as world changes
Increasing regulations and protectionist policies across the globe are presenting new challenges to doing business across borders
Preparing for new reporting requirements
More firms will come under the umbrella of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, with greater depth of reporting and verification required
Calling out greenwashing in the investment world
Retail investors are increasingly calling out disinformation and demanding more accurate and robust reporting and governance