Jonathan Keane asks why it is taking so long for shared e-scooter schemes to be introduced here

Can Ireland be a start-up ‘superpower’ in an economic downturn? Jonathan Keane investigates

For years, cash flowed freely and plentifully through the veins of this country’s tech industry, but with a potential global recession looming on the horizon, venture capitalists are ordering companies to tighten their belts and slash their costs. Can the sector avoid a full-blown crash?

Barry Lunn is an entrepreneur who first found success with Arralis, a radar technology specialist that was acquired in a $50 million deal in 2017. He now leads Provizio, which is seeking to make accident prevention technology as ubiquitous as seat belts in vehicles.

Founder Barry Lunn says the firm’s motor incident prevention technology will soon be found in most vehicles

Barry Lunn is founder of Provizio, a car robotics technology business aimed at augmenting the human driving experience