Ireland in prime position to maximise private markets investment potential
It is critical that Irish asset managers have the toolkit and capabilities necessary to match products with investors
Sustainable investment outflows show we are losing our grip on green
Reducing the ‘burden’ to report on and, by extension, engage in sustainable practices means capital cannot be channelled towards sustainable, resilient business models
Rise of the robots: Why Ireland needs to up its automation game
As robot adoption continues at speed, Irish manufacturing firms must keep pace
When OT meets IT: Digitalising the manufacturing process
Digitalisation allows manufactures to plug each piece of kit on a production line into software that makes it visible, measurable and manageable
Beware the new kids on the financial crime block
AI enables sophisticated scams by people with little or no technical expertise, but it can be a source of solutions too
Protecting the crown jewels: Data security must adapt to rapidly evolving AI
The reputational, financial and operational costs of a breach can be huge
Data is the currency of the digital age
Businesses with their data in order have built a foundation that, when coupled with AI, will allow them to start unlocking its value
A small solution to a big problem: can modular homes help solve the housing crisis?
The Government’s consideration of planning exemptions for modular homes in back gardens won’t solve the housing crisis—but it’s a start. These small-scale solutions could offer affordable housing for renters, provide income for retirees, and keep families closer together
Granting wishes: valuable financial help to make your renovation dream a reality
If you’ve ever dreamed of bringing a vacant or derelict property back to life, the Government’s Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant could help make it a reality. With up to €70,000 available, renovating an old building into a liveable home is now more affordable
Daylight savings: solar energy can slash your electricity bills by more than half
Installing solar PV panels you could save up to 60 per cent on your home’s electricity and you can sell unused power back to the grid
Ireland risks up to €26 billion in penalties by missing EU climate targets – what’s at stake?
Ireland risks up to €26 billion in EU penalties for failing to meet climate commitments. A new report warns that delays in emissions reductions and renewable energy adoption could prove costly. But by taking swift action now, the Government could cut these costs dramatically—while also improving infrastructure and energy security
Employers focusing on green skills to drive energy transition
Training, reskilling, and talent development are all ways companies are building the diverse skillsets needed to meet climate goals
How legacy companies can thrive in a rapidly changing world
Kyndryl’s Ismail Amla, a keynote speaker at the Reinvention Summit, says large organisations can embrace reinvention and drive transformational change
What’s all the fuss about DeepSeek?
Built at a fraction of the cost of its US peers, the AI software upended the industry
Out to lunch: Michelin-star treatment and world-beating burgers
Sandra O’Connell takes a look a some fast slow and seriously stellar executive dining options