Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: April Lara

Procurement today is no longer a quiet backroom function. It is stepping into the spotlight as Ireland lays out plans for housing, infrastructure and defence that stretch far beyond the next decade.

Author: RTÉ

The latest National Development Plan puts housing at the forefront, earmarking over €40 billion to tackle chronic supply shortages.

Author: The Irish Sun

The Irish Prison Service spent over €14.5 million feeding inmates in 2024 — nearly double the 2014 figure.

Author: The Anglo-Celt

Cavan County Council is facing mounting scrutiny over its delay in adopting an Ethical Procurement Policy that could exclude suppliers linked to alleged human rights abuses.

Author: Shephard Media

Ireland is set to increase defence capital investment by more than half between 2026 and 2030, rising from €1.1 billion to €1.7 billion under the newly revised National Development Plan.

Author: Mason Hayes & Curran

Ireland’s updated National Development Plan (NDP) sets out an ambitious €275.4 billion spend through 2035, including €102.4 billion earmarked for 2026–2030.

Author: Longford Live

Local businesses in Longford are being encouraged to attend the Government Supply Expo 2025 at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on 11 November.

Author: April Lara

Procurement is gaining power in places few expected. It’s influencing how we future-proof infrastructure, strengthen care systems, and close the gaps in our digital defences.

Author: The Irish Times

Over 83% of cervical screening samples in Ireland were handled by private international labs in 2024, with US-based Quest Diagnostics managing the lion’s share.

Author: Crowdfund Insider

Bank of Ireland has reported steady consumer spending growth in June 2025, fueled by rising wages, tax cuts, and demand for experiences like travel and hospitality.