Business & Industry
Invest in Ireland Q1 2022
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Strengthening the social economy: an investment in our future
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the social economy has supported those in need, championed change and inspired us. In the wake of the pandemic, policy makers need to invest in it to build a better future for us all. History shows that crises can be powerful drivers of change. The COVID-19 pandemic has been no exception,...
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Digital platforms boost collaboration in construction
Digital approaches to design and construction are taking mechanical and electrical installation into a new era. Innovative approaches to electrical and mechanical construction are being advanced via digital technologies providing greater execution certainty and efficiency to clients. Digital design platforms allow teams to work remotely and closely collaborate on projects. Meanwhile investment in fabrication facilities...
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The important role for food sector in Ireland
Ireland has long been associated with high quality produce. This remains true today as the food sector continues to be a vital industry in the country. There are currently 11,000 people employed within around 50 companies in the FDI food space located across the country, particularly in regional locations. Along with smaller, innovative firms, many...
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Showcasing the best of Ireland’s biopharma industry
The Republic of Ireland has become one of the largest manufacturers of biopharmaceutical and chemical products in the world, a major win for the country. Today, the biopharma and chemical industry in Ireland is booming. It accounts for 67% of the total goods exported, valued at €106 billion. All of the top 10 global biopharmaceutical...
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Taking a smart glimpse into the digital factories of the future
Smart manufacturing helps companies make better decisions regarding their products and processes, and so strengthens their economic, societal and environmental resilience. The factories of the future will look completely different to the factories of today, says Conor McCarthy, Director of CONFIRM, a smart manufacturing research centre at the University of Limerick. This is all thanks...
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Faster, safer, better: prefabrication in engineering
Modularisation could be the only way to ensure top-quality results on today’s major engineering projects – and Irish companies are more than up to the challenge. The process of change is at the heart of engineering. The recent pace of change in engineering has been breath taking, with rates of innovation off the scale, and...
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Irish medtech: Leading nationally and making an impact globally
The pandemic has highlighted the medtech industry’s role in improving lives and Ireland has stood out as one of the top five producers of COVID-19 related goods. Ireland’s global medtech industry spans 450 business, with nine of the world’s top 10 medtech companies having a base here. This is complimented by a strong base of...
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Ireland is at the forefront of sustainable transformation with wind power
The Atlantic Ocean gives Ireland a major advantage: the frequent and consistent winds create potential for substantial wind energy production, particularly large-scale and offshore wind energy. Ireland is the second highest user of renewable wind electricity in Europe. Currently producing 4GW of wind electricity onshore, Ireland has committed to installing 5GW of offshore capacity by...
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Why Ireland is a stable choice for investment
The disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and Brexit has been well documented, however, Ireland’s economy has been resilient. Despite immense global challenges, Ireland continues to be an excellent place to invest. Key to the country’s growth has been strong foreign direct investment (FDI) across all industry sectors. In fact, IDA Ireland – the inward...