Politics Mark Redmond: Varadkar never failed to show up when it came to winning investment for IrelandLeo Varadkar’s tenure as taoiseach coincided with remarkable levels of foreign investment even in the face of a series of daunting challenges
Banking Most banking firms expect Irish growth in 2024, despite skills shortagesFernando Vicario, chair of Federation of International Banks in Ireland, warned of ‘double-edged sword’ of Irish economic buoyancy despite positive outlook
Infrastructure Shannon water pipeline delays a ‘threat’ to foreign investmentThe state’s water utility has warned ‘difficult decisions’ lie ahead unless €1.6bn project is delivered
From the Editor This week: Water now a threat to FDI; government’s referendum ‘nightmare’We have everything you need to know about business and politics in today’s edition
Artificial Intelligence Half of Irish companies using generative AI despite lack of workplace policiesAdoption of AI in business ‘critical’ for Ireland’s position as a global tech hub, according to a new study
Economy IDA Ireland is ‘like Man City’ but can’t live off past glories - new chairman Feargal O’RourkeFormer PwC executive was appointed as chair of inward investment body in January
investment FDI into Ireland up €26bn in 2022 as fears over future global investment set inIrish investment abroad decreased by €190bn with most of that coming from a downturn in European investment
The Last Post IDA chair Feargal O’Rourke: ‘People don’t believe me but tax is not the main reason firms come here’ The former managing partner at PWC on why he never followed his mother, Mary, into national politics
Economy John Walsh: The global economy’s gloom could spread to Ireland in 2024The prospects of the domestic economy hinge on unpredictable outcomes in a number of international areas
Trade IDA rebrands to align with digital transformation of marketAgency’s revised design features new logo, colour scheme and tagline
Employment Morgan McKinley predicts salaries will remain flat in 2024 New study expects little to no change in salaries next year with pay set to mirror an inflation rate of 3 per cent
Infrastructure Taoiseach: Improvements to infrastructure vital to continued FDILeo Varadkar said investment in housing and transport was crucial to maintaining investment from multinationals
Corporate Tax Ireland to overhaul corporate tax system after pressure from multinationals Department of Finance to simplify method of collecting revenue after warnings it puts country at a competitive disadvantage
Climate & Environment €5.7bn investment in fossil fuels funnelled through Irish corporation tax regime - ActionAid Social justice charity says multinational operations in Ireland ‘comes at a cost for the world’s poor’
IDA Subsidy wars: Ireland faces fierce global competition as international rivals pile onUS president Joe Biden’s US Inflation Reduction Act and Chips and Science Act have given rise to a high-stakes subsidy race between developed economies
Foreign Direct Investment 'Ireland has not done a great job on infrastructure – that must change’: IDA chief executiveThe new boss at the state development agency says the country can compete for large scale investments but warns that the housing crisis risks jeopardising any future wins
investment Foreign investment to Ireland slows by double-digits in the first half of 2023Employment creation from multinationals was also down sharply in the first half of the year
Companies Majority of US multinationals plan to hire more staff in Ireland over the next 12 monthsA survey conducted by the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland found that 70 per cent of US companies plan to increase employment in the next year
Finance Mazars ‘in Big Four space’ as it targets €100 million revenuesThe professional services provider is expecting double-digit growth and plans to increase its workforce to more than 1,000 as it challenges the Big Four accountancy firms
Companies One in five multinationals warn Ireland is becoming less attractive for foreign investmentA new survey by advisory firm EY found that companies believe Ireland is losing its appeal due to its soaring cost base and increased incentives from other markets