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Irish business briefing: AI support, jobs and construction | DNA — The Network
Business briefing / 12 Sept 2026

Irish business briefing: AI support, jobs and construction

Six developments across Irish enterprise, technology, employment and construction — with the context behind them.

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By DNA Network
Business briefing12 Sept 2026
  1. 01
    Technology & AI

    Practical AI support for Irish SMEs

    ENTIRE 2.0 offers expertise, testing and training for businesses exploring AI and digital transformation.

    WHY IT MATTERS

    SMEs can investigate a specific business problem before committing to new technology.

    Source announcement: 7 Sept 2026

    Read more ↗Original source ↗
  2. 02
    Business & Entrepreneurship

    Dublin to host Europe’s SME and cluster networks

    The SME & Clusters Assembly is scheduled for 2–4 November, with enterprise discussions, business visits and matchmaking.

    WHY IT MATTERS

    It offers potential European connections; attendance requires organiser approval.

    Source announcement: 7 Sept 2026

    Read more ↗Original source ↗
  3. 03
    Technology & AI

    Future Planet brings sustainability software and training together

    Future Planet and the Institute of Sustainability Studies are combining under the Future Planet brand.

    WHY IT MATTERS

    The merger connects sustainability tools with the skills needed to use them.

    Source announcement: 1 Sept 2026

    Read more ↗Original source ↗
  4. 04
    Professional Services

    Highspring plans 50 additional Irish jobs

    The professional-services group plans roles across engineering, operations, finance, consulting and technology over the coming years.

    WHY IT MATTERS

    It signals further investment in its Irish operations; these are planned roles, not necessarily current vacancies.

    Source announcement: 27 Aug 2026

    Read more ↗Original source ↗
  5. 05
    Property & Construction

    Glenveagh receives €859,000 for construction research

    Funding will support research into off-site manufacturing, building processes and more efficient homes.

    WHY IT MATTERS

    It highlights the growing role of manufacturing in housing delivery.

    Source announcement: 19 Aug 2026

    Read more ↗Original source ↗
  6. 06
    Technology & AI

    Vertiv proposes a Letterkenny expansion supporting up to 300 jobs

    Vertiv plans an additional 7,000 square metres for manufacturing and testing digital infrastructure.

    WHY IT MATTERS

    AI and data-centre demand could bring further industrial employment to the North West. This remains a proposed expansion.

    Source announcement: 10 Aug 2026

    Read more ↗Original source ↗

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