Regulatory Affairs
Consumer Watchdog Launches Major Probe into Retail Pharmacy Sector Pricing
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has launched a comprehensive market study into Ireland's retail pharmacy sector, targeting opaque pricing practices and a lack of competition.
Pharmaceutical
Ireland in the Crosshairs: How New U.S. Tax Rules and Trade Policies Threaten the Irish Pharma Boom
New U.S. disclosure regulations and aggressive "America First" trade policies from the Trump administration have exposed the massive tax payments of U.S. pharmaceutical giants in Ireland, placing the country's fiscal stability under intense scrutiny.
Pharmaceutical
The EU Pharma Package and Critical Medicines Act: What Global Companies Need to Know in 2026
The European Union's new General Pharmaceutical Legislation and the Critical Medicines Act have been finalized, representing the most significant overhaul of European medicines law in over two decades. Here is what global companies must know to adapt.
Biotechnology
The European Biotech Act 2026: A Catalyst for Competitiveness and Innovation in Health Biotechnology
The European Commission has proposed the European Biotech Act to turbocharge the EU's health biotechnology sector, streamline regulations, and regain global competitiveness against the US and China.
Pharmaceutical
Avectas: Engineering the Future of Cell Therapy Manufacturing
Recognizing the critical industry bottleneck in scalable cell therapy production, Avectas has announced a landmark collaboration with CCRM and OmniaBio to evaluate its innovative manufacturing platform.
Clinical Trials
Navigating Challenges in Oncology: Jazz Pharmaceuticals and PharmaMar Stay Committed Despite Phase 3 Setback
In the rigorous and highly demanding landscape of oncology research, scientific progress is often non-linear. Recently, Jazz Pharmaceuticals and its partner PharmaMar announced that their Phase 3 trial evaluating Zepzelca did not meet its primary endpoint.
LinkedIn
How to Create a LinkedIn Profile Using AI: The 2026 Guide for Life Science Professionals
Step-by-step guide to building a standout LinkedIn profile using ChatGPT and AI tools - written for pharma, biotech, and MedTech professionals in Ireland. Includes copy-paste AI prompts for every section.
Regulatory Affairs
Landmark Agreements on Medicine Pricing and Supply Target 180-Day Turnaround by 2029
The Irish government signs major new Framework Agreements with MFI and IPHA, aiming to reduce patient wait times for innovative treatments to 180 days by 2029.
Pharmaceutical
The Weight-Loss Drug Boom: Novo Nordisk's €432 Million Athlone Expansion
Novo Nordisk commits €432 million to upgrade its Athlone facility, expanding manufacturing capacity for oral GLP-1 weight-loss and diabetes treatments.
Biotechnology
Rare Disease Bottlenecks vs. Encouraging Clinical Trial Growth in Ireland
Despite encouraging growth in clinical trial activity, patients in Ireland face an average wait of 801 days for access to rare disease medicines, prompting calls for urgent systemic reform.
MedTech
Medtronic Completes $550M Acquisition of Scientia Vascular to Advance Neurovascular Care
Galway-headquartered Medtronic has completed its $550 million acquisition of Scientia Vascular, integrating best-in-class guidewires and catheters into its neurovascular portfolio to transform stroke treatment globally.
Industry
Prime Minister Carney Expands Canada-Ireland Partnership in Science, Technology, and Pharma
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's landmark visit to Ireland strengthens bilateral cooperation in artificial intelligence, biomanufacturing, and resilient health systems, highlighting massive new investments in the life science sector.