Interviews

  • "Our labor market is flexible, and we are responsive in working with businesses. Ireland also has strong fiscal stability and a generally mild climate, with fewer extremes than many other parts of Europe. In addition, we maintain strong relationships with the U.K., the E.U. and the U.S. Overall, Ireland is well placed as a stable, open and attractive location for investment."

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    19 June, 2026

  • "Ireland’s Food Vision 2030 is a stakeholder-led, 10-year strategy placing sustainability at the heart of our food system. It brings together farmers, processors and food and drink companies around a shared goal of making Ireland a global leader in safe, sustainable food production. "

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    14 June, 2026

  • "In energy, we are seeing strong U.S. interest, including in areas such as a floating storage regasification unit LNG terminal. This supports energy security by providing backup supply, not increasing gas dependence, and is consistent with our climate objectives. More broadly, Ireland acts as a bridge between the U.S. and the EU, supported by deep historical and personal ties. It is now a mature p

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    13 June, 2026

  • "Irish-owned firms are significant employers in the U.S., particularly in sectors such as building materials, food and technology. At the same time, the U.S. remains a vital export market for Irish companies, especially in food, drink and consumer brands."

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    13 June, 2026

  • "Ireland has a highly dynamic startup and early-stage scaling ecosystem, arguably second only to Silicon Valley. It is driven by a strong educational base and a culture of global ambition, where entrepreneurs are focused on testing locally but scaling internationally from the outset.

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    12 June, 2026

  • "There is a strong culture within Irish higher education institutions of close engagement with enterprise, which is one of the key strengths of the system. It is common for businesses to easily connect with institutions to access expertise and support and this is actively encouraged. This is reflected in funding models such as HCI, which require strong industry partnership in program design."

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    19 May, 2026