7 Highlights

• 20% of Ireland's residents are foreign-born, says Irish Central Statistics Office.
• Workplace diversity progress is slow; only half say firms reflect society well.
• • Women's board presence in top companies doubled in five years, yet senior gaps exist.
  • Only 1.5% of insurance sector employees are disabled, reports Inclusio.
  • Women in Finance Charter raised female senior manager roles by 4% since 2022.
  • Ireland banks train for inclusive engagement with diverse staff and clients.
  • Fernando Vicario believes diversity is key to U.S. appeal for Bank of America Europe.