Business Leaders Special Report

Training, career advancement and life-friendly hours are among the options a sector bruised by the pandemic is looking at

There are opportunities in solar energy, tourism and – despite a slowdown – pharmaceuticals too

Interest rate volatility dampened 2023 merger and acquisition activity but mid-market deals stayed steady

Ireland continued to attract foreign direct investment in 2023 with growth in R&D centres, food and drink, and engineering

Artificial intelligence is no longer expected to replace workers – the key for Ireland is to invest in innovation

The benefits of Government, industry and academia collaborating are clear but more is needed for Ireland to be an innovation leader

Collaboration across the public and private sectors can deliver the innovation required to hit 51% by 2030

A changing work landscape means new skills requirements but Ireland is well placed to weather global storms

International headwinds and sustainability regulations among the concerns of Ireland’s agile export sector

Tech layoffs can result from various factors and it’s not always easy to attribute them to a single cause, says industry

Enterprises in Ireland can avail of assistance via State support structures and within private enterprise

Ireland remains an attractive destination for pharmaceutical and medtech companies wishing to establish a base or expand

Rising funding costs, a slowing domestic economy and the prospect of a global recession had an impact on mergers and acquisitions in 2022 - but not as much as you might expect

Consumers are being hit hard by the rising cost of living, but businesses are also trying to cope with the impact of increased costs along with reduced consumer spending power.