Business Leaders Special Report

Regaining ground on sustainability targets requires joined-up thinking

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

Export growth expected to hold up but challenges not in short supply

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

A supportive business landscape helps create economic opportunity

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

Rightsizing in tech: A pandemic anomaly or longer-term correction?

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

Tech is thriving and demand for talent persists in other sectors too

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

Irish M&A market stays resilient against backdrop of global downturn

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

Sustained investment shows Ireland remains attractive as FDI location

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

After global turbulence rocked markets, cautious optimism for 2024

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

Investment in innovation lays the foundations of a better future

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

AI jobs fears may prove ill-founded if Irish approach is strategic

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

Hospitality having to rise to recruitment and retention challenges

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

Life sciences continues to shine

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

‘We continue to see international interest in investment into Irish businesses’

Edel Corrigan looks at how Irish business performed in 2022, and what to expect in 2023

Meeting the inflation challenge

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.

Despite the challenges 2022 was a good year for Irish M&As

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

FDI sector looking ahead with measured optimism

This year has turned out to be a stellar one for inward investment despite headwinds, with IDA Ireland investment approvals hitting new records

Funding growth in a difficult environment

Access to funding is essential for businesses to grow but in the current economic environment it is also essential to survive

Ireland doubles down on supports for innovation and entrepreneurship

European Innovation Scoreboard ranks Ireland as a ‘strong innovator’ with performance above the EU average

Commercial property holds its own despite challenges

Investor hesitancy is predicted for the first half of 2023 due to the rise in negative sentiment, inflationary pressures and monetary tightening

Adjusting to the new workplace normal

In-person attendance at work provides important social outlets for sharing interests and ideas

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