John Whelan: Ireland has to navigate EU 'level playing' digital plans

Margrethe Vestager, executive vice-president of the European Commission. File Picture: PA

The Covid-19 crisis has led to a revolution in the way people work, socialise and buy goods and services through digital platforms -- much to the benefit of the US giants. 

From an Irish perspective, with many of the US Bg Tech companies locating their European bases here, there is much to gain if the State can expand its digital skills and digital technology after Covid.