Latest issue Business & Finance
Contents
Cover Story
Cameron O'Reilly, eldest son to Tony O'Reilly, looks poised for green-economy success with his smart metering firm. John Walsh talks to O'Reilly about his company Landis+Gyr, his plans for an IPO and the very lucrative opportunities ahead. Read full article.
Iseq
It is time for the Irish Stock Exchange to reinvent its flagship Iseq index, writes Fearghal O'Connor. Critics of the exchange say it's long ceased to have relevance, and many agree that it's time to shift to niche areas where it can be relevant on a wider scale. Read full article.
Farming
Can agriculture provide a lucrative source of growth in the future? The sector is now facing a comeback as food security becomes an issue in Europe for the first time since the Second World War. John Walsh reports on sector changes needed to maximise growth. Read full article.
Venture Capital
The decision to fund an entrepreneur can create companies, jobs and effect the economy of a region for years into the future. Richard A. Moran makes the case for a strong venture capitalism community in Ireland and what benefits it would bring. Read full article.
Tesco
As Tesco continue to roll out increasingly large stores, the suggestion is that the UK retailer has some confidence in the Irish economy. Fearghal O'Connor looks at the current situation in the Irish retail market and its consequences. Read full article.
American Ireland Fund
Ireland is being viewed in America as the poster child of the recovery. Kieran McLoughlin, chief executive of the Worldwide Ireland Funds, sees the importance of the role that the Irish American community has to play in the domestic recovery. Read full article.
