Former IDA chief appointed to lead Grant Thornton industry practice as tariffs loom

Martin Shanahan will oversee international operations, strategy and growth initiatives for the firm

Ryanair grows profits tenfold, while Aer Lingus cabin and ground crew seek talks on pay deal

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How a €325m Irish factory became part of a geopolitical battle between US and China

Ireland needs to develop the ability to conduct national security assessments of proposed foreign investors, says security expert

Ireland needs to deliver on housing, planning reform and university funding to continue winning foreign investment

A feature likely to continue is countries and economic blocs outbidding one another with large subsidies for investments in areas like chip manufacturing and renewable energy

Martin Shanahan timed his IDA exit well

Latest jobs figures show a small decline in employment at agency’s clients companies amid tech sector slowdown

Poor infrastructure could hinder investment, says former IDA boss

Housing, energy, water and the planning process could act as a drag on job-creation

IDA Ireland CEO put on garden leave ahead of departure from State jobs agency

Action was taken several months after he indicated he would be leaving in new year at the point where he formally tendered his notice in writing

Varadkar steers clear of legal dispute between IDA and Connect Ireland

Department says Minister for Enterprise has not seen transcripts of evidence concerning dispute involving State agency

Apple to expand Cork campus with room for 1,300 employees

Planning application lodged for project which is set to be completed in 2025

Merck announces €440m investment in Cork, creating 370 new jobs

German life sciences group plans to expand membrane and filtration manufacturing capabilities

Housing ‘not a huge constraint’ in FDI decisions – IDA chief

Infrastructure likely to cause most investment challenges, Shanahan says

Horizon announces 100 jobs as it opens new global headquarters

Rare disease specialist looking to add jobs at corporate level and at new manufacturing site

Takeda opens Ireland’s first stem cell manufacturing plant

Grange Castle site will supply Crohn’s therapy to patients in Europe, the US and Canada

Boston Scientific to create 300 jobs with €100m investment in Galway plant

US medtech giant plans to add 40,000 square feet of manufacturing space at Ballybrit campus

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