Photograph: Dara Mac DónaillThe disruption caused by Storm Bram highlights the need for firms to assess risks “holistically” as businesses are beginning to view weather and natural disasters as a bigger threat to business, according to a new survey by Aon. The primary risk concerning Irish businesses is the threat of cyber attacks and data breaches, according to a new survey, with 93 per cent of businesses having a plan in place to address the threat. Rachael Ingle, the chief executive of Aon Ireland, said there are “big megatrends” impacting Irish businesses, namely weather, workforce, trade and technology. She said these risks are “interconnected and converging”, citing the impact of Storm Bram in recent days as an example of the need for companies to evaluate risks “holistically”. She said means that Irish companies and decision makers should model and plan for these risks, which contributed to 44 per cent of companies suffering a loss in financial performance.

Source: The Irish Times December 11, 2025 11:00 UTC