When the EU introduced new rules for screening foreign direct investments from third countries, the European Commission never explicitly said it was about China. But reading between the lines showed that the new regulations were about adding a layer of protection for critical industries in Europe. While Chinese investments in core sectors like energy and transport have set off alarm bells in other member states, a report on the first full year (2025) of implementation shows Irish scrutiny turned to more familiar faces. The report from the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment shows that most deals screened under the…

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