Interviews

Williams August 28, 2019

Kerry: A Stunning Place to Work Quality of life, the availability of a skilled workforce, ease of access, fiber-based broadband and government incentives combine to provide a positive business environment  How are Ireland’s rural regions developing?  There currently is a strong national focus on the development of Ireland’s regions and their improved interconnectivity. Kerry increasingly […]

Williams August 28, 2019

How is SDCC preparing to accommodate future FDI?  SDCC is home to Grange Castle Business Park, the largest wholly owned local authority FDI site in Ireland. It has become the location of choice for world-class multinationals such as Pfizer, Microsoft, Amazon and Google. It is a world class facility with investments of over 5 billion […]

Williams August 28, 2019

Powering Ireland’s Economic Development  What advantages does Ireland offer energy intensive industries?  We have a proud history of supporting FDI in Ireland, and the nation remains the premier European country in terms of attractiveness. It started with the pharmaceutical industry, then the tech firms, and more recently the data center industry has arrived.  Ireland’s transmission […]

Williams August 28, 2019

Grant Thornton Ireland: Driving Business with Purpose How do you assess Ireland’s economy?  Ireland is a small and open economy that it is heavily affected by global economic events. It is the reason why our economy was severely impacted a few years ago, and is now experiencing such a strong rebound. Brexit is Ireland’s biggest […]

Williams August 28, 2019

Innovative Solutions for Warehouse Management  Combilift’s space saving solutions captivate European clients, while improved safety allures US clients How is Combilift developing its business services to bring additional value to clients?  We have an established warehouse design department with nine engineers exclusively working on aiding our clients to design and create more efficient warehouses, saving […]

Williams August 28, 2019

How has Ireland’s pharma sector developed?  Nine of the ten largest pharmaceutical companies in the world are present in Ireland. The sector has matured rapidly and is a significant contributor to Ireland’s economic success. Chanelle Pharma is unique as it remains an Irish owned company, and is heavily committed to R&D and exporting to over […]

Williams August 28, 2019

Dublin’s Most Iconic Flexible Workspace Increases its Unique Property Portfolio In a complicated business world, flexible workspace solutions are a tactical advantage How do you evaluate Dublin’s property market?  Dublin is in the latter stages of a cycle, and sourcing new locations is increasingly complicated. Wealthy, primarily technology, companies are driving up prices and tenants […]

Williams August 28, 2019

Building a European E-commerce Logistics Hub The development of ‘An Post Money’ and ‘An Post Commerce’ is future proofing the business for the long term How has the digital age impacted An Post’s development?  Digital communication has substituted physical letters, which translated into a fall in revenue for An Post in the letter delivery business. […]

Williams August 28, 2019

Irish Roots with Global Reach From humble beginnings as a small box-making factory in Rathmines, to becoming the first Irish multinational, Smurfit Kappa is an innovative world leader in corrugated packaging How has Smurfit Kappa evolved across the years?  We have been in business since 1934, starting out making cardboard boxes and packaging for the […]