Facebook parent Meta has endured a collapse in value over recent months, and many other tech firms are also struggling. Photograph: Josh Edelson / AFP via Getty Images One of the key factors in the relative resilience of the Irish economy during the financial crisis was the presence of a substantial high-tech sector, principally information technology and pharmaceuticals. Demand for these goods and services continued to grow during the serious recession between 2008 and 2012, and again throughout the pandemic. These are areas where demand is not particularly price sensitive. As the world switched towards working from home, demand for...