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Grateful for the opportunity to get involved in another PAI Review, this time exploring the human side of innovation and dissecting mental health challenges along the road to driving change. Check out the full edition below!

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Today, Fine Gael launched our manifesto for #GE24, setting out our stall in how we will continue to invest in our economy & provide for our people, putting money back in your pocket, improving public services & securing your future to deal with unforeseen events. More here 👉 finegael.ie/manifesto

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We are honored to announce the addition of our judge Seán Dunne Radio Producer & Journalist RTE Radio 1 to the 2024 judging panel. Please stay tuned for further updates: irishjournalismawards.ie NewsBrands Ireland Google News Initiative presscouncil.ie #IJA24 #journalismmatters #irishjournalismawards24

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A Vision for North South co-operation? Strand 2 – a generation on. I was pleased to join North South CEOs Sharon McMahon (Loughs Agency) and Margaret Hearty (InterTradeIreland) at a symposium organised by the Irish Association for Cultural, Economic, and Social Relations (IACESR) in the Royal Irish Academy in Dublin. The IACESR was formed in 1938, and its principal objective is the promotion of communication, understanding, and co-operation between all the people of Ireland, both north and south. Keynote speakers were Angela McGowan, CBI Northern Ireland and Danny McCoy, CEO, Ibec who spoke on Shared Economic Prospects & Challenges – the business perspective. Session two ‘The Joint Bodies at 25’ focused on the North South Implementation Bodies in the 25th anniversary year since their foundation. Each of the NS CEOs spoke of the past, the now, and the future showcasing the impacts which have been delivered whilst pointing to future strategies. The diversity of the ongoing activities and projects across the island of Ireland (and beyond in the case of Loughs Agency) certainly captured the attention of a well-informed audience many of whom have had previous experience of the NS Bodies. I shared a recent update of our quantitative research which highlighted the 3.5m visitors to our waterways in the last 12 months. Significantly, almost 25% or 800,000 of these visitors can be categorised as cross-border visitors. This is a larger segment than I had appreciated, and I am looking forward to examining the quantitative output in detail. Through another lens 3.5m visitors is 49% of the island of Ireland’s population leaving a huge opportunity to grow participation further with the remaining 51%. Growing participation on and along our waterways is a strategic priority in our 10-year plan. We will do this by developing awareness, enhancing the customer proposition, and reimagining the experiences. My thanks to Brian Walker, President IACESR for the invitation to be part of the event and to moderator Michael D'Arcy for his stewardship of the panel discussion. Waterways Ireland Gina McIntyre Sean Ó Coinn Gary Kearney Alice Mansergh

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Start the week off with your Business Bulletin Business Plus Magazine

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🤔 Who can vote? How do I complete my ballot paper? How does the count work? What are tallies, and quotas? 💡 Ahead of the upcoming local and European elections in June, my colleague and politics expert Dermot Ryan and the great folks at Alice Public Relations have launched a new online platform and series of animations to help people make sense of Ireland's electoral and voting system. ℹ️ The Voting Matters Ireland initiative is aimed at making information about voting and our electoral system more accessible; promoting democracy; and combatting misinformation, disinformation and voter apathy. ➡️ www.votingmatters.ie

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2024 Irish Aid SDG Challenge Applications are now open for the 2024 Irish Aid SDG Challenge. The SDG Challenge seeks to support diverse, transdisciplinary teams to develop transformative, sustainable solutions that will contribute to addressing development challenges under the UN SDGs in countries where Irish Aid works. Solutions must demonstrate context-specific expected impact in one of Irish Aid’s partner countries but applicants are also encouraged to consider broader opportunities where solutions may have wider impact and may foster learning for regional and sub-regional use. https://lnkd.in/dnr4kHn9

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Interesting to see the results of the Dublin Chamber Q2 Business Outlook Survey, published this week 👉https://bit.ly/4fUf6lN There are many opportunities for businesses to innovate in the face of decarbonisation, but it is matched by a lack of effective supports to address the issue, especially among small businesses.   No surprise then that over half of larger businesses identified accelerated capital allowances (ACAs) for carbon reducing assets as a useful measure, alongside greater certainty on returns and tax relief for R&D in carbon reducing technologies. Máire Fay Aebhric McGibney   https://bit.ly/4fUf6lN

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Webinar today 1pm. where we will be focusing on the governance failures of the Irish State Broadcaster - RTE, with Co Founder and Chair of The Corporate Governance Institute, David W Duffy. Join us for this webinar to understand the important role that you can play in improving governance on a board. Register now to secure your place: Register now: https://lnkd.in/evbs6pSx #CorporateGovernance #Leadership #Webinar

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🇮🇪 Top Tips for Irish Startups and New Businesses! 🇮🇪 🔍 Know Your Market - Research your industry & identify your audience 💼 Choose the Right Structure - Sole trader or limited company? It impacts taxes & liability 🤝 Compliance and Registration - Keep up with tax filings and deadlines to avoid penalties 📊 Manage Cash Flow - Budget wisely & use cloud-based accounting for real-time tracking 💸 Explore Grants & Tax Relief - Check out LEO grants for financial help CIMA

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Anyone wondering how credible or sophisticated a scam can sound should have a listen to this segment on RTE Morning Ireland this morning. https://lnkd.in/dwdPaMNz For the first half of 2024, the volume of investment fraud attempts has surged by 76% compared to the same period in 2023. Investment fraud happens when fraudsters, posing as legitimate firms, offer consumers investment opportunities on social media or in a sponsored search result. The majority of investment fraud cases begin on social media with customers then receiving phone calls and messages to continue the scam. We have launched another fraud awareness campaign this week to warn more consumers about this issue. Anyone who suspects they have been a victim of fraud should contact their bank immediately so that the bank can try to stop the fraud and try to recover funds. Bank of Ireland customers can call the Fraud Team 24/7 on the Freephone line 1800 946 764.

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Last week, The American Chamber of Commerce Ireland launched the results of its quarterly FDI Insights survey. This survey highlights the views of members on Ireland as an investment and growth location. Key findings of AmCham’s FDI Insights survey include: - 97% of respondents said that Ireland is competitive when compared to other advanced global economies. - 56% said they expect the number of employees in the Irish operations of their organisation to increase over the next 12 months. - 9 in 10 said their corporate headquarters have a positive view of Ireland as an investment or growth location. - 40% said housing is the most important challenge for Ireland to overcome for their company to invest and expand here. 19% identified cost competitiveness as the most important challenge with 12% saying skills shortage was the number one challenge. - 52% of respondents said Ireland’s highly educated and skilled talent pool is its main competitive advantage. Full detail on the key findings from this survey are available here: https://lnkd.in/e2ZVJUcT

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My friend and colleague, the multi-talented Dermot Ryan, is spear-heading a new Alice Public Relations initiative: Voting Matters Ireland. This is an online platform and animation series, aimed at: - Making information about voting and our electoral system more accessible; - Promoting democracy; and - Combatting misinformation, disinformation and voter apathy. As the biggest political nerd I know, I couldn't think of a better person to develop and lead this project than Dermot 👏 👏 👏 Check it out at www.votingmatters.ie.

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Media Literacy Ireland – Empowering People To Critically Assess Information and Content and Drive Powerful Impactful Messaging. Media literacy programs and resources. Critical thinking skills to analyse and interpret media is crucial for the discerning public. Media Literacy Ireland – Empowering People To Critically Assess Information and Content and Drive Powerful Impactful Messaging. https://lnkd.in/dNkpEV2 Media Literacy Programs and Resources offers a variety of media literacy programs and educational resources designed to help people critically assess information and content. These resources can be directly utilised by stakeholders interested in INCLUDE ME+ objectives to develop and enhance their educational initiatives aimed at educators, media professionals, and students. The focus of MLI on empowering individuals with critical thinking skills to analyse and interpret media content is crucial for INCLUDE ME+ in enabling an informed and discerning public. These skills are essential for combatting misinformation and promoting democratic values. CONNECT Website: www.includememedia.eu Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gHUgxXCd LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gbpMY3zZ Instagram: https://lnkd.in/gfZHT3r6 Posted by: Laura Magan, Momentum

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We are happy to annoucne the Business Journalist Category Partner for the 2024 Irish Journalism Awards Business Plus Magazine returning once again. Learn more about the 2024 Irish Journalism Awards here ➡️irishjournalismawards.ie #IJA24 #journalismmatters #irishjournalismawards24

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