‘’Ireland is a strong partner for anyone who shares our values and is willing to deal with us in an open way.’’
"Ireland continues to be an attractive country for foreign direct investment, and it has been an ongoing objective of Irish government policy now for nearly five decades to create an environment in which enterprise can flourish and in which not only
"Universities are independent and autonomous, and academic freedom is a cornerstone of our education system and of our democracy".
"The fact that the European Union, US, China, Japan, and the UK are all committing to these ambitious climate action targets sends a signal in terms of the investment community, this is only going one way."
Steve Cutler, CEO, ICON, describes his company’s efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and how the crisis has pushed new digital technologies forward.
Tara McCarthy, CEO, Bord Bia, highlights Ireland’s food and beverage sector’s recent successes and its long-standing commitment to the environment and natural practices
Colin Hunt, CEO, Allied Irish Banks, describes the effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the financial services sector in terms its turn towards digital technologies and drive to promote sustainability
Anne Heraty, Founder and CEO, CPL, underlines the importance of a good workforce in maintaining a thriving business and the company’s insight into the future of work through its new research institute
Andrew Brownlee, CEO, SOLAS, details how the focus in education is shifting to lifelong learning and how Ireland is preparing to offer the next generation of workers the skills they need to have successful careers
"UCC not only has the infrastructure, but also an ecosystem filled with talent that is supported by the private and public sectors to enable innovation."
Mark Foley, CEO, EirGrid, talks about the strengths of Ireland’s transformative power generation sector and opportunities that will be created as the country switches to more renewables in the energy mix
David McRedmond, CEO, An Post, expands on the efforts Ireland’s postal service made to support the local community during the pandemic and the company’s successful pivot in strategy to remain relevant
Cecilia Ronan, Managing Director, Citibank Europe, discusses the strategic positioning of Ireland’s financial services sector and the country’s continued resiliency in face of Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic
Leo Clancy, CEO, Enterprise Ireland, showcases Ireland’s recent rise in export-driven businesses and the reasons for the nation’s growing gross domestic product
Conor O’Kelly, CEO, National Treasury Management Agency, discusses Ireland’s historical pathway to economic success and the impact of the agency’s investment on Ireland’s economy and foreign relations
"While many businesses have significant assets and resources at their disposal to accelerate growth, by channeling those resources and investing in their workforce companies can build success for both their own benefit and for that of the wider econo
‘’We've shown Ireland is a gateway into Europe for many US businesses: we’re a common law jurisdiction, we speak the English language, and even in the aftermath of Brexit the opportunities are really significant for Ireland’’
‘’Track record is probably the most significant feature for betting on an investment location, and there are very few places on earth that delivered on that investment agenda like Ireland had, over succeeding generations, in the last 40 years’’.
"The relationship between Ireland and the U.S. is very deep, strong and encompasses almost every aspect of life and business that you care to mention."