Business Plus interacted with the #PRIIConf24 delegates

Ibec, the group representing Irish businesses, published its new Economic Outlook, forecasting GDP growth of 1.7% in 2025 and 2.1% in 2026. The report highlights that the Irish economy is experiencing a moderation in growth after five years of remarkable expansion.

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Hugh O'Connell, the political correspondent with The Sunday Times, is to be appointed deputy government press secretary. This appointment was made following the recent formation of the government.

Last week, the Irish Cannes Young Lions 2025 competition was officially launched by IAPI. The competition to select the Irish teams across all seven categories, including public relations, will take place from 21 to 23 February, with the registration deadline set for 19 February.

A recent announcement by the multinational communications, advertising and public relations agency, WPP has reignited the debate around hybrid working in the public relations and marketing communications sectors.

‘Catfishing’ might sound like an amusing term but it’s far from amusing for those who are caught up in such scams. The  GAA catfish story, brought to light by The 2 Johnnies Podcast, attracted the attention of many listeners and led to complaints about further catfishing incidents being filed with the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).