PwC Ireland

Retail and consumer goods are reshaping fast. Supply chain shifts, changing consumer confidence, and the rise of agentic commerce are putting traditional models under pressure, and the gap between #AI leaders and others widens every quarter. Many organisations are exploring AI, but few can show real impact at scale. Agentic AI can help you reinvent how you work, but real value comes from redesigning end-to-end business processes, not isolated #agents. Our new playbook with senior PwC and Microsoft leaders sets out where #agenticAI creates value and how to scale it with trust. Download the playbook to see where your organisation should start. https://lnkd.in/e-MRxtHH 

⚡Cork’s business landscape continues to show resilience, adaptability and ambition. 🗨️ In BUSINESS PLUS, Nicola Quinn shares how PwC is supporting clients across audit, tax and advisory services while investing in areas such as AI and cyber to deliver enhanced value. She also outlines the critical role of talent, infrastructure and policy in enabling future growth. 🚀 From advancing renewable energy opportunities to addressing housing and skills challenges, collaboration across stakeholders remains key to unlocking the region’s full potential. 🔗 Discover the insights shaping Cork’s economic future here: https://lnkd.in/eUYXjGQP.

🔍 What could the next phase of US tariffs mean for your business? 📃 From proposed Section 301 measures to shifting EU–US trade dynamics and ongoing aerospace negotiations, the global trade landscape continues to evolve at pace. 💡 In this week’s update, we break down down the latest developments and what they could mean for exporters, importers and multinational supply chains. ❗Staying informed is critical to making confident decisions in a changing environment. 👉 Explore the full analysis and connect with our team to discuss the impact on your organisation: https://lnkd.in/dUNxhpPu.

⚠️ Ireland’s fiscal position remains strong, but not without risk.    ❓Surpluses are supported by a narrow corporate tax base, raising questions about sustainability.    📈 Short-term headroom creates opportunity. Long-term discipline remains critical.    🤔 How exposed is your strategy to changes in public spending and investment?    ➡️ Explore the full Quarterly Economic Digest here: https://lnkd.in/d3gBQE3k.

🌍 Europe’s asset and wealth market is about to get much bigger. Are you ready?    💰 By 2030, assets under management across Europe are projected to hit $48.5tn with Ireland playing a central role in that growth.    🚀 For Ireland, this is a strategic opportunity.    💡 Scale, EU access, and deep expertise across UCITS, ETFs and alternatives position us at the heart of the market.    📈 But growth won’t be automatic.    Profitability pressures and rising expectations mean you need to make sharper choices on technology, distribution, and product innovation.    🤔 The question is simple: how are you preparing for what’s next?    🔗 Read the report: https://lnkd.in/d-6FX_Ss.

❓Are you ISO 20022 ready?    🏛️ As ISO 20022 adoption accelerates across Ireland, issues once absorbed in bank repair queues are now visible to clients, employees and regulators.    ➡️ Learn what you can do now to avoid rejected supplier payments, payroll disruption, and operational impact as bank enforcement increases.    💡Our latest insight explains what’s changing, and how early action can protect your organisation from risk: https://lnkd.in/dGuV4YXn.

🏢 It was a real privilege to welcome H.E. Mr. Manish Gupta, Ambassador of India to Ireland, to our Dublin office this week! 🗨️ What followed was a genuinely insightful and wide-ranging conversation on the deepening India–Ireland relationship, the growing strategic importance of the India–EU corridor, and the exciting opportunities emerging across trade, technology, and talent. 💡 The Ambassador's perspectives on mobility and diaspora, drawing on his distinguished career including his leadership on Overseas Indian Affairs, resonated strongly with our own experience. 🙏 Our sincere thanks to His Excellency for taking the time to visit us and for such an engaging and insightful discussion. 🔍 We look forward to continuing the conversation and exploring opportunities for collaboration in the future.

📈 How can organisations turn AI ambition into measurable results? Our latest insight identifies clear actions that separate leaders from the rest: ✴️ Focus on high value use cases tied to revenue, margin and risk ✴️ Redesign workflows end to end rather than optimising individual tasks ✴️ Strengthen data, technology and governance foundations ✴️ Embed responsible AI to build trust and accelerate adoption ✔️ With only a minority of Irish organisations currently seeing tangible AI gains, the opportunity to create value remains significant. 💡 Read more to learn how your organisation can scale AI for real impact: https://lnkd.in/dR3ZNRAq.

🌟 June delivered some of the most exciting moments of the championship season and four players stood out for their exceptional contributions. 👏 Emma Costello, Niamh McPeake, Dylan Geaney and Nickie Quaid have been named PwC GPA Women’s and PwC GAA GPA Players of the Month following a series of game changing performances across provincial finals and All Ireland Championship fixtures. ⚡From decisive scores to match winning saves, their impact highlights the intensity and quality of sport today. 🔗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d2YzCP2k.

👉 The skills needed for the most AI-exposed jobs are changing more than twice as fast as those for the least exposed roles. 📉 As routine work declines, new tasks increasingly rely on human capabilities such as judgement, creativity and empathy. The organisations that get ahead will be those that rethink skills at speed. 🔍 Discover how we can redesign roles for AI advantage in our 2026 Global AI Jobs Barometer: https://lnkd.in/emdYKqAK.