Central elite’s response to the regions is pathetic

Last week, Goodbody’s hosted an event for investors and companies seeking equity capital. We attracted world-class investors from the US and UK, who spoke with great admiration about Ireland as a source of innovation and entrepreneurship.

What widened my eyes was their view that Ireland produces businesspeople who thrive with limited resources.

Because of our small population and the absence of huge wealth, Irish men and women who set out to develop and grow companies have a hunger and ambition that are often absent elsewhere in the world.