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M&A & Corporate Finance
An Irish business update published on 17 October reported that Musgrave Group planned to acquire four SuperValu stores from the Nally family, subject to regulatory approval. The...
Read storyInfrastructure & Energy
Recent Irish economic reporting has highlighted that wind farms supplied a record 37% of the country’s electricity demand in September. The figures underline the role of renewable...
Read storyIndustrial & Supply Chain
On 16 October, the Central Statistics Office released goods exports and imports data for August 2026, along with updated agricultural price indices. These datasets provide...
Read storyHuman Capital & HR
On 14 October, approximately 300,000 public-sector workers took part in a nationwide strike over pay negotiations, affecting schools, healthcare and other services. The dispute...
Read storyHealthcare & Medical Tourism
A nationwide public-sector strike on 14 October disrupted healthcare services, with thousands of medical procedures and appointments affected. Pay negotiations and staffing...
Read storyGovernment & Public Policy
On 20 October, the Central Statistics Office published Measuring Ireland’s Progress 2026, covering 62 indicators across society, the economy, the environment, education and...
Read storyFinancial & Wealth Management
On 12 October, the Irish government announced an expansion of the Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme to €1 billion, extending the scheme until June 2029. Eligible businesses,...
Read storyESG & Sustainability
On 15 October, Ireland’s Central Statistics Office published updated ecosystem condition accounts for forests and woodlands, alongside new information on marine ecosystem extent....
Read storyEducation & Consulting
Ireland launched its EU-focused International AI Summit in Dublin on 14 October, bringing attention to the role of artificial intelligence in innovation, education and economic...
Read storyTravel, Hospitality & Leisure
Ireland's tourism industry continues to create opportunities for hotels, accommodation providers, tour operators and leisure businesses. Visitors travelling for cultural...
Read storyTechnology & Digital Strategy
Ireland remains an important European location for technology companies, cloud infrastructure and digital services. Businesses and public institutions are exploring artificial...
Read storyStartups & Venture Capital
Ireland continues to support entrepreneurship across software development, financial technology, healthcare innovation and artificial intelligence. Startup founders are exploring...
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