For many years, much of Ireland’s prosperity was driven by the very significant contribution of foreign direct investment (FDI), directly related to the immense efforts of successive governments, the IDA and others. Ireland’s achievements in attracting inward investment, mostly from many of the world’s leading companies, have been the envy of the world and it is a uniqueness that needs to be constantly refreshed and enhanced. As the only remaining English speaking nation in the EU, providing one of the most established enterprise gateways between Europe and the US, supported by a highly skilled workforce and a sophisticated business ecosystem,…