Ireland is ready to navigate the next era of US FDI

The appeal of Ireland's common-law legal system, world-class talent pool, and a pro-business consensus have fortified Ireland against global events, writes Ann-Marie O’Sullivan
Ireland is ready to navigate the next era of US FDI

Ann-Marie O’Sullivan, founder and CEO of AM O’Sullivan PR.

In my almost forty years of advising the leaders of US multinationals, the "Irish Proposition" has undergone a fundamental shift from a transactional relationship to one of mutual dependency. 

As we move through 2026, the global business climate is incredibly unsettled. Yet, for the nearly 1,000 US firms located here, supporting over 245,000 direct jobs and nearly as many again indirectly, the Irish proposition has never been more vital. 

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