A company with the potential to become the next CRH, Kerry Group, or Stripe. Bold words from a man with a plan for a bold future in a bastion of big business. Bobby Healy was in high spirits as he appeared before the Oireachtas finance committee in July 2025 to discuss the fledgling Irish drone industry. His company, Manna, was quickly becoming a “recognised world leader” in the drone space, he said.  Behind the scenes, the State was also preparing to reap dividends as an investor in Manna’s success. Ireland is at the centre of the story. The company has…

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