Ireland Has Had Over 90 Brexit Wins: IDA’s Shanahan

The video discusses the current state of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Ireland, highlighting the resilience of key sectors like pharmaceuticals and technology. It addresses concerns about a global digital tax under the Biden administration and its potential impact on Ireland's economic model. The video also explores the implications of US-Ireland relations on investment flows, the shift towards hybrid work models post-pandemic, and the effects of Brexit on investment in Ireland.

Which sectors in Ireland have shown resilience in attracting foreign direct investment?

• Retail and hospitality

• Tourism and entertainment

• Construction and agriculture

• Pharmaceuticals and technology

What is Ireland's stance on the proposed global digital tax?

• Oppose any form of digital tax

• Support unilateral digital taxes

• Support multilateral approaches to taxation

• Remain neutral on digital tax issues

How might President-elect Biden's Irish-American heritage influence Ireland's investment landscape?

• Decrease investment flows from the US

• Have no impact on investment

• Increase investment flows into Ireland

• Lead to stricter trade regulations

What is the expected model of work post-pandemic according to the discussion?

• Fully remote work

• Complete decentralization of work locations

• Hybrid model of work

• Return to traditional office hours

What percentage of foreign direct investment into Ireland came from the US last year?

• 50%

• 63%

• 75%

• 80%

What has been the impact of Brexit on investment in Ireland?

• No change in investment levels

• Decreased investment from UK businesses

• Shift of investment to other EU countries

• Increased investment from UK businesses

What is Ireland's position on its trading relationship with the UK post-Brexit?

• Seek the closest possible trading relationship

• Cut all trading ties with the UK

• Focus solely on non-EU markets

• Adopt a wait-and-see approach