Good to see the @irishtimes.bsky.social raise this issue; their analysis is pretty spot-on. I would only add that there has also been a neglect of local archives (where lack of an archivist can mean no access for researchers) and semi-state bodies. These are vital.
https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/editorials/2024/12/29/the-irish-times-view-on-the-national-archives-a-vital-resource-which-has-been-consistently-neglected/