Tech

69pc of the overall job growth was outside of Dublin, with much activity in the midlands and the south-east. Read more: Despite economic headwinds, EI companies create net job growth

The winners include a 3D designing technology that takes inspiration from nature and a minimally invasive capsaicin hydrogel as a pain reliever. Read more: Two University of Galway projects bag €150,000 each in ERC grants

BioInnovate alumni Brendan Staunton and Dr Liz McGloughlin discuss their experience of the health innovation programme and give advice to potential participants. Read more: ‘It really does take a village to innovate in healthcare’

Indeed’s report also found that remote and hybrid work is now mentioned in one out of five job postings, often being viewed as an expectation rather than a perk. Read more: Foreign interest in Ireland high as 13pc of searches coming from abroad

PwC’s Poorneemaa Bethusamy explores Ireland’s technology landscape and the trends she believes are set to impact the space in 2026. Read more: Why is Ireland set to be a key location for tech hubs in 2026?

‘Our children’s brains are not for sale’, said French president Emmanuel Macron. Read more: French lawmakers vote to ban social media for under-15s

Ulster University’s Dr Sunish Kumar Orappanpara Soman talks about his research, which focuses on quantum networking and high-speed communications. Read more: How this quantum researcher was inspired by connection

For the first time, FutureRange will be expanding its operations beyond the Republic of Ireland in an all-island growth strategy. Read more: FutureRange to create up to 50 jobs with EOS Systems acquisition

Investors continue to bet on young AI start-ups with the UK’s fast growing Unicorn Synthesia raising a $200m Series E round. Read more: UK’s Synthesia valued at $4bn after Google Ventures-led series E raise