Google Ireland paid just under €171m in tax last year, as turnover increased by almost €6bn to more than €32bn on the back of strong advertising revenues.

Google Ireland paid almost €163.8m in tax last year on sales that jumped to €26.3bn.

Google has launched an app that lets parents monitor their children’s screen time, internet use, and set a bedtime on devices.

Fundamental reforms are needed in education if the digital-skills gap in Irish society is to be bridged.

Successful Dragons Den contestant Sarah Nic Lochlainn of Aruna Sauces is among the nominees for this year’s Women Mean Business awards.