Businesses can tap State assistance to meet 'green' sustainability goals

Cork Chamber of Commerce chief executive, Conor Healy: ""We need new ways of doing things; cycling, walking, public transport including buses and a light rail system in the future. It could lead to radical and comprehensive change."

In times of crises, Irish businesses big and small are understandably focusing on survival and wondering if they will be able to keep the days open by the end of the summer, writes Áine Kenny

But long term challenges of meeting sustainability goals will not go away and many firms will have to continue to grapple with the issues which will lead to long term competitiveness and profits.