Ireland’s start-up and scaling ecosystem has never been more vibrant but for founders, choosing the correct funding at the optimum time can often prove difficult. There are many options out there.
Asked about the global turmoil triggered by Trump, Stripe co-founder John Collison had “nothing new to say”. This might be the wisest approach.
Visiting Ireland last month, UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine Francesca Albanese held a mirror up to the Irish State but also the media to reflect if it is reporting accurately on Gaza. The clear answer is no.
Tariffs are just one way Trump aims to undercut competitors of the US with climate free-riding, corporation tax policy and general rogue state behaviour all lined up to put pressure on Irish policymakers.
The move to stop the clock on CSRD and CSDDD reporting frustrates those companies that have made efforts to understand their non-financial risks – yet this remains business-critical.
Coillte recently refused to deal with a wave of environmental requests sent to it using movie character pseudonyms. The case has gone to the CJEU which will soon gives its opinion if requesters, including journalists, can access environmental information anonymously.
For decades, underestimates of population growth have generated infrastructure deficits and unforeseen costs. The Department of Finance wants to grasp that nettle.
Populist leaders claim to solve complex problems with simple solutions. In practice, they sow confidence-wracking uncertainty.
As the second Trump administration turns governance into a spectacle of contradictions and media manipulation, the American press struggles to maintain credibility amidst a cacophony of misinformation and partisan distrust.
John McClean, already serving a lengthy sentence for abusing 45 children, has pleaded guilty to further offences. However, the actions of the former Terenure College rugby coach have left a saddening legacy.
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