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Ireland's life sciences sector is worth €100bn to the economy — and it's still growing

From diagnostics to drug discovery, medical devices to biologics manufacturing, Ireland has quietly become one of the world's most important life sciences hubs. We examine what built it, what sustains it, and what could undermine it.

Feature · 5 min

Medtech & Devices

Galway, Medtronic and Boston Scientific: Why Ireland's Medtech Capital Is Doubling Down

Two major announcements from Medtronic and Boston Scientific in 2026 signal that Ireland's medtech position is not being reconsidered — it is being deepened. Alongside them, a new generation of indigenous companies is emerging.

Feature · 5 min

HSE & Hospitals

Emergency department overcrowding: the data, the causes and the international comparisons

Ireland's ED wait times are among the worst in the developed world. A deep dive into what's driving the crisis — and what other health systems have done to fix it.

Investigation · 3 min

Workforce

The Irish nurses and doctors leaving for Australia — and the structural reasons they won't come back

Competitive pay is only part of the story. Working conditions, career progression and quality of life all feature in exit interviews with healthcare workers who've emigrated.

Report · 4 min

Research

RCSI's cancer research breakthrough: what it means and when it could reach patients

A new immunotherapy approach developed in Dublin has shown exceptional results in early trials. We speak to the lead researcher about the road from lab to clinic.

Science · 3 min

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