In this, the first of a new series of innovation, Ross Hunt argues that Ireland merely assists multinationals to solve problems, rather than solving them ourselves. Overtime, he believes this will reduce our wealth rather than increasing it.
It was designed as a tax incentive to support young businesses. But the companies that need EIIS funding the most are effectively being locked out by the rules of the scheme.
Rena Maycock, a new business columnist for The Currency, has just turned 40. But her career spans everything from film production to radio sales and matchmaking. Now, she wants to help keep children safe on smartphones.
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