AI expansion, energy price pressures and policy debates on migration and economic resilience dominated this week’s headlines. Below is a curated roundup of the key developments shaping Ireland’s business, technology and policy landscape. Key signals this week • AI investment continues to accelerate , with strong enterprise demand and expanding tech footprints in Ireland. • Energy prices are emerging as a major economic and political issue , driven by global geopolitical tensi

Recent economic analysis suggests that Artificial Intelligence hasn’t found its true market yet. Despite the global hype, recent reports indicate that while roughly 75% of knowledge workers worldwide now use generative AI, companies are still struggling to translate this into clear enterprise-level ROI. The Shifting Landscape of Employment The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report (2025) notes that while 40% of employers expect workforce reductions in automatable role