The value of Ireland’s food, drink and horticulture exports soared by 22pc in 2022 despite ongoing inflationary and supply chain challenges.
Enterprise Ireland (EI) funding for start-ups accelerated into the end of last year as dozens of new firms applied for financing from the new Pre-Seed Start Fund it launched in September.
Irish public relations firm Hume Brophy has been bought by Penta, a US business specialising in corporate strategy and market intelligence.