Organisations need people who apply and leverage technology to deliver tangible outcomes for the business," EY Ireland's Laura Flynn. Cybersecurity remains the biggest concern when prioritising AI investment, cited by 30% of Irish CEOs. “Irish CEOs are responding with real urgency. 98% of Irish CEOs surveyed plan to pursue at least one transaction initiative in the next 12 months, including mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, or divestments. The majority (78%) of Irish CEOs expect overall business performance to improve in 2026 compared with 2025, with most anticipating an uplift in profitability.

Source: Irish Examiner February 04, 2026 00:11 UTC