Growing a career without making major sacrifices

Even with advanced communications technologies, life can still get in the way for women looking to advance in the technology sector. Louise Phelan of PayPal and Ann-Marie Holmes of Intel tell Emmet Ryan that, when life steps in, it's an opportunity,

Louise Phelan of PayPal: If you have the appetite and willingness,' she says, you can get into tech

If it were possible to bottle Louise Phelan's enthusiasm, every problem facing Ireland's economy could likely be solved with a few swigs. The vice-president of global operations EMEA with PayPal came from as unconventional a route as possible into the technology business - and she wants other women to be inspired by her success.

''Follow your dream. You can get women into technology. If you have the appetite and willingness you can do ...