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Open Doors Initiative Report Declares Disability Employment Gap a "Systemic Failure," Urges CEOs & Government to Lead Change

Artificial intelligence systems promise significant productivity and efficiency gains for Irish businesses. A recent survey by PwC found 70% of companies were planning to increase their AI budgets in 2026. The PR and communications sector has recognised this potential; the PRII Census 2025 noted two-thirds of PR professionals welcomed AI but also saw it as their largest training gap.

The Government launched AIReady.ie, a digital skills platform to designed to provide people with knowledge of AI skills.

Fenton Fitzwilliam, the specialist advisory firm launched in Dublin and Brussels last year, has announced its intention to build a significant presence in the UK.

Reputation Inc, Ireland’s leading stakeholder intelligence firm, has launched the third edition of its annual Insights & Impact report, offering a clear view of the forces shaping reputation, leadership and stakeholder expectations in 2026.

Springboard Communications, the award-winning independent Irish communications agency, has appointed former Irish Examiner editor Tom Fitzpatrick as Director, further strengthening its senior leadership team following a sustained period of growth.

For many directors and senior leaders, community engagement is often viewed as an operational necessity rather than a strategic priority. That framing is most felt by communications and stakeholder professionals, who often deliver engagement outcomes within tight timeframes and budgets, and then manage the fallout when resistance inevitably emerges later.

Earlier this week, we honoured Billy Murphy at The Stephen’s Green Club at a special celebration marking the awarding of one of the highest distinctions in the Irish communications profession.

Our world is evolving, how do Pride campaigns evolve with it? ADvocates Ireland 'inclusive Pride' industry event, invite you to join them at RAINBOW IN THE STORM: Pride in the Era of Change at TU Dublin on 15 April 2026

Business Plus to partner with PRII for National Communications Conference 2026 and PRII Communication Impact Awards 2026

This May, Dublin will host the AMEC Global Summit on Measurement and Evaluation, one of the most respected global PR events. For the communications community in Ireland, this is a significant moment, particularly at a time when measurement remains one of the industry’s biggest challenges.

How can we most effectively communicate about climate solutions? Many people who are Alarmed about climate change aren’t taking climate action.

Technological University Dublin (TUD) will host its 4th Annual Public Relations Symposium on Thursday, 16 April, at the East Quad building on its Grangegorman campus, bringing together leading voices to examine the evolving relationship between public relations and artificial intelligence.

Cork and Kerry based communications and events agency ETC has announced the promotion of two team members as part of its ongoing expansion. Róisín Kivlehan has been elevated to Client Director, while Nicole Murphy assumes the role of Social Media & Events Manager.

As Ireland prepares to assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in July, FTI Consulting is hosting an informative discussion with Tony Connelly, European Editor of RTÉ, Ireland’s public broadcaster. Tony’s extensive experience covering EU affairs for over 25 years, from successive treaty negotiations, EU enlargement, the Financial Crisis, Brexit, the War in Ukraine to the evolving political dynamics within the institutions, has made him one of the most authoritative voices on European politics.

Insight is only the beginning, implementation is what drives change.

Aimee Millar, MPRII, Public Affairs Strategist with Carr Communications has kindly written an article “Reading the Signals from the UK–Ireland Summit” on the Taoiseach’s Micheál Martin meeting with the UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer second annual UK-Ireland Summit.

“Off the Fence with Purpose” hosted by Jim Walsh, Founder and Executive Chair of Walsh, one of Ireland’s longest-standing and most respected PR/Communication agencies, and Ellen Gunning Data Prophet and founder of Mettacomms and the Irish Academy of Public Relation features a conversation with John Saunders, a stalwart of the Irish PR/Communications sector and current Chair of the global PR/Communications agency FleishmanHilliard in Season 2 Episode 3.