The Ireland Canada Connection

The Ireland Canada Business Association

Interviews with leaders in business, culture and public affairs across Ireland and Canada. Brought to you by the Ireland Canada Business Association.

  1. MAR 4

    Ambassador Dennis King & Dr Deirdre Giblin in conversation

    Listen in to a wide-ranging, open and honest fireside chat between ICBA Chair Dr. Deirdre Giblin and Canadian Ambassador to Ireland, Dennis King. It was recorded at a live audience event hosted by FFH Management Services in Dublin, which is part of the Fairfax group.  The conversation spans many topics including Ambassador King’s journey from provincial politics to diplomacy,  his first year in Ireland and how he has settled in to life in a new country, the impact of Prime minister Mark Carney’s speech in Davos, Canada’s evolving global role and why the Ireland Canada relationship matters more now, than ever. For photos of the event visit the ICBA website   The Ireland Canada Connection is brought to you by the Ireland Canada Business Association. We are the voice of the Ireland Canada Business community.  Our membership is composed of chief executives and senior management of Canada's leading enterprises who have located their European operations in Ireland.  Since 1978 we have been connecting executives and organizations in Canada and Ireland for the purpose of bilateral investment, trade and entrepreneurship. As a membership organization, our members make our mission possible. They span over 20 business sectors and directly and indirectly support more than 20,000 jobs across the country and hundreds of small businesses.  Our partnerships with the Canadian Embassy and the Ireland Canada Chambers inform our work.

    48 min
  2. 05/07/2025

    Navigating the Irish Market: Ireland's legal system

    Kieran Trant is a Partner in the corporate department of Matheson -  one of Ireland’s largest law firms. Kieran works with international companies on the establishment, expansion and operation of their businesses in Ireland and we talk about what the Irish legal system is like and how, as a common law system, it shares a lot of similarities with the Canadian legal system. But we also discuss the key differences and what companies need to know about those. We also learn about the ease of doing business in Ireland and why the pro-business environment has proven so popular with companies looking to internationalise.  For more information about the main legal issues involced in setting up an international business in Ireland click  https://www.matheson.com/doingbusinessinireland 'Navigating the Irish Market' is a special series designed to help Canadian companies that are setting up operations in Ireland, or are considering doing so.  The series analyses the Irish business landscape from a number of perspectives, including the tax system, the legal system, employment and HR, banking, government supports, networking and business culture. Host Patrick Haughey is joined by leading experts in the key areas that Canadian companies need to be familiar with in order to successfully operate in Ireland.  This podcast is brought to you by the Ireland Canada Business Association. If you would like to find out more about the ICBA and how we can help you to successfully navigate the Irish market, please visit us at Irelandcanada.com

    29 min

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Interviews with leaders in business, culture and public affairs across Ireland and Canada. Brought to you by the Ireland Canada Business Association.