How Ireland became a leader in life sciences, and how we plan to stay in front

Despite the success, there are threats to the sector which cannot be discounted

Medtech accounts for around €13bn of Irish exports every year. Photo: Getty

Sean Pollock

In a once quiet green field on the outskirts of Athenry, a building site is on the rise that will change the face of the historic Co Galway town for generations to come.

Medical technology giant Dexcom is building a 40,000sqm global manufacturing facility, and it is starting to take shape.