Irish M&A set to grow as dealmakers 'alert to shifting dynamics but ready to act' 

KPMG's Annual M&A Outlook found most dealmakers believe the Irish mergers and acquisitions market will grow this year

KPMG corporate finance partner David O'Kelly said dealmakers are 'alert to shifting dynamics but ready to act' following a year of global market shocks and geopolitical uncertainty.

Most dealmakers are optimistic the Irish mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market will grow this year, a survey of executives has found, with technology expected to be the busiest sector in 2026.

KPMG's Annual M&A Outlook included insights from executives involved in corporate deals in Ireland. Respondents overwhelmingly anticipate that deal volumes will either increase (56%) or remain broadly stable (42%) in the coming year, indicating a buoyant M&A market for 2026.