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Ireland construction

Ireland fuel subsidy signals opportunity for construction expansion

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 […]

Ireland Financial Compliance

Ireland Financial Compliance Faces Rising Pressure from New AML Rules

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 […]

Ireland Infrastructure

Steady Growth in Ireland Infrastructure Investment

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 […]

Ireland regulatory changes

Ireland’s Summer 2026 Legislative Programme

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 […]

Gateway to Europe

Ireland’s growth story and its role as a gateway to Europe

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 […]

Value Chain

Rethinking value chains under the EU’s CSDDD

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 […]