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Economic and Political Update 2026
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Economist Jim Power briefed over 300 IoD Ireland members and business leaders at our latest Lunch Bites event, held earlier today at the Alex Hotel, Dublin 2.
Setting the Scene
The event was opened by IoD Ireland CEO Caroline Spillane CDir who welcomed members to the first Lunch Bites event of 2026. Caroline also took the opportunity to thank our sponsor Diligent, and welcomed Loraine Daly, Senior Field Marketing Manager at Diligent, to the event.
In her opening address, Caroline also drew attention to findings from recent IoD research on Business Confidence carried out at the end of 2025, which highlighted the dynamic and complex landscape in which Irish businesses were operating. While the findings showed a broadly optimistic outlook for 2026, she noted how our members were clear in their call for Government to prioritise regulatory simplification and support Ireland’s global competitiveness.
Navigating a High‑Risk Global Environment Amid Ireland’s Steady Growth
Economist Jim Power delivered a wide‑ranging briefing on the global and domestic economic landscape for 2026. During the event, he reflected on both the global and local elections of 2025, as well as the upcoming elections in 2026, and discussed their implications for business leaders. Jim also provided a detailed assessment of the global economy and highlighted what current trends mean for businesses operating in Ireland.
The presentation slides from the event are available to IoD Ireland members to view on our website. Please note you must be logged into your member account to view these.
Empowering Directors for the Future
Following an engaging and insightful Q&A session, IoD Ireland CEO Caroline Spillane CDir closed the event. She reminded members on how to get the most out of their membership, mentioning the latest resources and services, learning and development opportunities, events, and other director content available.
This exclusive event, which provided business leaders and directors with a key networking opportunity to connect, underscores IoD Ireland’s commitment to equipping directors with the knowledge and tools needed to lead confidently in a complex and rapidly evolving business landscape.
IoD Ireland extends its thanks to Diligent for supporting the event. For more information on upcoming events visit the IoD Ireland website.
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