Member story

Telecommunications R&D Cork

CommScope

From complexity to confident action.

6 annual tax-credit clinics
1-to-1 expert sessions
4 support strands

The challenge

  • Keep pace with changes to Ireland's R&D tax-credit rules without stretching the engineering team.
  • Build a credible Climate Action Plan and maintain internal momentum.
  • Move innovation management from shared language into repeatable practice.

How IRDG was involved

  • R&D Tax Credit Clinics and private expert sessions.
  • External review and structured feedback on the Climate Action Plan.
  • Foundations for Strategic Innovation plus direct peer introductions.

What changed

  • More confidence in tax-credit decisions and claims preparation.
  • Stronger internal alignment around sustainability and innovation priorities.
  • Faster access to peers who have faced similar decisions.

The IRDG mix

Being part of the IRDG network means we don't have to navigate changes alone. We get the insight, private access to experts, and the chance to learn from peers across industry. One one-to-one session alone covers the membership fee, that's why it makes total business sense for our engineering team.
Karen Twomey, Engineering Manager, CommScope Cork

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