This week: Exclusive Red C poll, the risk and reward of private investing

This week’s edition is packed with original stories and insightful analysis on business and politics

Dear reader,

As the campaigns of the local and European elections reach their climaxes in the next fortnight and a general election looms we have a Red C poll which shows that Sinn Féin’s popularity is faltering badly.

Our poll shows nosediving support among the key demographics for Mary Lou McDonald’s party and a steady rise in support for Fine Gael under Simon Harris’ leadership. We also breakdown the issues which will dominate the coming weeks and months.

Elsewhere, our new markets correspondent examines the importance of having private assets in your portfolio, and outlines the risks in trying to gain from investments in firms like Stripe and SpaceX.

Sarah McGuinness takes a look at the future of 2FM and its effect on the commercial radio market in Ireland.

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Our focus on the local elections is very much what they mean for businesses and we hear today from traders across Dublin and Galway.

In Connected Magazine, Donal MacNamee explores how Ireland’s fintech firms are making waves, including Andrea Reynolds of Swoop, which is one to watch.

We also have full coverage from the Global Economic Summit in Kerry this week with the host of speakers giving insights into the future of the Irish economy, AI and climate change’s challenges for the financial sector.

Thanks for reading,

Aaron Rogan

Deputy Editor

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