At a time when boardrooms around the world are navigating the ripple effects of renewed protectionism and geopolitical unease, Ireland’s dealmaking scene has kicked off 2025 with a confident stride.  In the first quarter alone, 132 deals were completed — a 39 per cent jump from the same period last year, according to the latest M&A report by the Irish private equity firm Renatus.   Far from retreating in the face of volatility, Ireland’s M&A landscape is being boosted by an active private equity community, robust SME engagement, and evolving sectoral trends. According to analysis by Renatus, Irish-led private equity funds…