Government launches national AI skills platform

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.