AI Search Optimisation Emerges as Businesses Adapt to Changing Online Search Behaviour

Portable Design highlights the growing importance of AI Search Optimisation as ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews

The goal is not to replace SEO. Traditional search remains important. However, businesses increasingly need a broader approach that considers how AI platforms interpret information”

— Adrian Duffy

CORK, MUNSTER, IRELAND, September 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The way consumers search for information online is changing rapidly, creating new challenges and opportunities for businesses seeking visibility in an increasingly AI-driven environment.

For more than two decades, traditional

Minister Lawless launches Ireland's first national Research Security Guidelines to protect innovation and strengthen global research partnerships

New framework safeguards Ireland's world-leading research sector against intellectual property theft, foreign interference and emerging security threats

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, today launched Ireland's first-ever national Research Security Guidelines, marking a major milestone in protecting Ireland's research, innovation and economic competitiveness while supporting open international collaboration.

The guidelines establish, for the first time, a coherent national framework for identifying,

New campaign highlights opportunities to join Civil Defence

Minister for Defence, Helen McEntee TD, today (Monday, 7 September) launched a targeted bus shelter campaign encouraging people to join Civil Defence and serve their local communities.

The campaign will feature across 100 bus shelter locations in Kildare, Kerry, Cork, Limerick

Minister Byrne participates in the European Forum Alpbach 2026

The Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne TD, is in Austria today (31 August) to participate in the high-level political sessions of the European Forum Alpbach 2026.

Established in 1945 in the wake of World War II, the annual European Forum Alpbach

Statement by Minister McEntee on the death of His Majesty King Harald V

It is with deep sadness that I have learned of the passing of His Majesty King Harald V.

I express my heartfelt sympathy to His Majesty the King, Her Majesty Queen Sonja and the Royal Family on what is a tremendous personal loss. I offer also my deepest condolences to the people of the Kingdom of Norway. During his reign of 35 years, King Harald truly lived up to the official Royal Motto of “Alt for Norge” and his loss will be felt by all.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

Minister Jim O’Callaghan and Secretary of State Chris Bryant discuss progress by both Governments to implement Joint Framework on Legacy

The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O’Callaghan today met with Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Chris Bryant in Dublin.

The meeting provided a first opportunity for the Ministers to discuss the shared priorities of addressing the legacy of the Troubles, effective security cooperation and supporting the work of the Omagh Bombing Inquiry since Secretary of State Bryant’s appointment last month.

Speaking after the meeting today, Minister O’Callaghan said:

“Today’s meeting was a very positive first opportunity to engage with Secretary

Minister McEntee meets with Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris Bryant MP

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee TD, today (24 August) met with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris Bryant MP, for their first in-person meeting, which follows an introductory phone call after his appointment last month.

Following the meeting, Minister McEntee said: “I was pleased to welcome Secretary of

Minister Peter Burke invites views on Ireland’s new enterprise strategy

Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke, has launched a public consultation to inform the development of Enterprise 2035, Ireland’s new enterprise strategy. The Programme for Government commits to developing and publishing Enterprise 2035 as a long-term ambition for enterprise growth and job creation over the coming

AI Office of Ireland established under the AI Regulation Bill 2026, Paul Byrne appointed as CEO

L-R: Paul Byrne, Minister Peter Burke and Minister of State Niamh Smyth

Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke and Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation, Niamh Smyth have welcomed the appointment of Paul Byrne as the first Chief Executive Officer of Oifig IS

Minister Niamh Smyth calls on businesses to shape Ireland's future AI strategy

Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation, Niamh Smyth has launched a new industry consultation inviting businesses from across the manufacturing, tourism, construction and ICT services sectors to help shape the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption in Ireland.

The consultation forms part of a study being undertaken by Accenture on behalf of the