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Venture capital investment into Irish start-ups reached $212.3m in Q1 2026, according to KPMG’s Venture Pulse report. This reflects continued international confidence in Ireland as a base for high-growth companies. While the number of deals remained unchanged at 19, overall investment increased significantly compared to the previous quarter. The rise […]
Construction companies in Ireland are set to benefit from inclusion in a new €505 million Government fuel subsidy package. The aim is to ease rising fuel and transport costs across key sectors. The scheme will support construction contractors, quarry operators and essential construction-related transport, alongside haulage, agriculture and fisheries. While […]
Irish banks are calling on European policymakers to review bank capitalisation introduced after the 2008 financial crisis, so they can “unlock lending capacity” for households and businesses, as reported in The Irish Times. The request forms part of a submission by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland to the European Commission’s […]
In its latest update for the first quarter of 2026, the Bank of Ireland reported that net loans increased by approximately 5% year-on-year to €83.6 billion, reflecting strong momentum across its lending portfolios. Deposit levels remained broadly stable at around €107 billion, while asset quality continued to improve, with the […]
Recent research from PwC highlights a widening readiness gap across financial institutions as they prepare for the EU’s upcoming anti-money laundering reforms. Based on insights from more than 500 firms across 40 countries, the findings point to increasing operational pressure, rising compliance costs and uneven preparedness across Europe, the Middle […]
According to a recent PwC report, annual infrastructure spending in Ireland is forecast to rise from approximately €7.9 billion in 2024 to €13.7 billion by 2050. Over the full period, cumulative Ireland infrastructure investment is expected to reach around €295 billion. This sustained increase reflects both national development priorities and […]
The Irish Government has set out its priorities for the Summer 2026 legislative session, outlining a range of proposed measures that will shape the regulatory environment in the months ahead. For businesses operating across Ireland and internationally, these developments are an important indicator of future compliance and operational requirements. At […]
City Trust, a specialist provider of substance and corporate services for internationally mobile businesses, has announced the launch of City Trust UK, a new service designed to help companies establish and scale operations in the United Kingdom. Building on its strong track record supporting businesses entering Ireland, City Trust is […]
Recent reporting from the BBC News highlights the continued strength of Ireland’s economy, with domestic activity growing by close to 5% in 2025. This is particularly significant as it reflects underlying economic performance, rather than the often-distorted headline GDP figures driven by multinational activity. While global markets continue to face […]
The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) represents a significant shift in how businesses are expected to operate across borders. But while it is often framed as a compliance challenge, it is better understood as a strategic opportunity. At its core, the CSDDD requires organisations to take responsibility not […]
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