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ECB is looking to support growth - but not at any cost
With eurozone inflation below target and growth still fragile, the ECB’s decision to hold interest rates offers businesses welcome stability. Steady borrowing conditions support clearer planning as firms navigate a slow but improving economic outlook.
Professor Joe Nellis Feb 11, 2026
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Industry predictions for 2026
Explore the full suite of Predictions 2026 insights for Ireland and the UK to navigate disruption, seize opportunities, and thrive in an evolving business landscape.
Feb 10, 2026
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Technology
Ireland has a big role to play in AI regulation, green infrastructure, and talent challenges in 2026
As we look ahead to 2026, Ireland’s technology sector faces both opportunity and challenge. Global trends in AI governance, sustainability, and workforce dynamics will shape the country’s role as a leading tech hub.
Brendan Kean Feb 10, 2026
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Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Technology
In 2026, data quality will define AI’s impact in Pharma
AI will be more deeply embedded across the value chain: helping researchers identify promising molecules, modelling how drugs behave in different populations, and streamlining trials that are increasingly complex and expensive to deliver.
Jay Desai, MHA Feb 10, 2026
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Retail
In 2026, retail will be immersive, intelligent, and circular
As we look ahead to 2026, Ireland’s technology sector faces both opportunity and challenge. Global trends in AI governance, sustainability, and workforce dynamics will shape the country’s role as a leading tech hub.
Aidan Scollard Feb 10, 2026
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Technology
What leaders need to know about AI, resilience, and market risks in 2026
The 2026 technology landscape will be defined by accelerating AI adoption, heightened cyber-resilience expectations, and growing market volatility.
David Boosey, MHA Aaron Gallagher Feb 10, 2026
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Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences
2026 Might be the year life sciences goes preventive and AI-powered
As we look ahead to 2026, the life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors are entering a period of rapid transformation.
David Boosey, MHA Feb 10, 2026
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Tax
Healthy Exchequer position meets uncertain global backdrop, and looming mid-year risks
The Exchequer enters 2026 in a very healthy place after another record year in 2025. Our view is it will be June at the earliest before any negativity might begin to show up.
Brendan Murphy Feb 4, 2026
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Transfer Pricing Services
From paper to app: EU among early leaders driving the global rise of eCarnets
ATA Carnets are entering a new digital era. With eCarnets being rolled out globally from 2026, businesses need to understand how the move from paper to app-based carnets will change international movements, and how to prepare.
Andrew Thurston Feb 4, 2026
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Merger and acquisitions in Ireland: What to expect in 2026 and beyond
As businesses look ahead to the next 12 months, Ireland’s merger and acquisition (M&A) landscape is gearing up for a period of steady, and in some sectors, significant activity. A mix of improved tax incentives, global market dynamics, political shifts and a surge in private equity competition is shaping the way deals are being initiated and completed.
Brendan Murphy Jan 23, 2026
Dublin city
Payroll
Updated exemption standards for MyFutureFund: What employers need to know
With the launch of MyFutureFund, updated regulations now set clear exemption standards for employers with occupational pension schemes. These standards ensure benefits are at least equivalent to MyFutureFund’s introductory rates.
Aisling Moriarty Jan 15, 2026
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