The General Election is next Saturday and I have a small plea to make — ask election candidates you encounter what they will do for small businesses such as your local wine merchant.

The wine industry in Ireland used to be a bit of a boys’ club but times have changed.

Ireland copper fastened its reputation as a digital trailblazer this month, having organised in excess of 500 individual events for European Code Week — more than any other participating country.

Irish ambassador for European Code Week, which runs from Nov 25 to 30, Julie Cullen spoke to Vincent Ryan about her busy working day.