News Archive

Results: 155 press releases for 'All topics' published in 2017

03rd November 2017

Ibec Business Leaders Conference 2017

Our story of economic substance – What makes Ireland unique? Ireland is the best example of EU success for a small open economy built on a globalised business model. Danny McCoy, Ibec CEO, explores Business issue: General

02nd November 2017

Global Asia Matters Business Summit 2017

Ibec is proud to support the Global Asia Matters Business Summit Going Global Faster : The New Asia Reality which takes place in Dublin on 8 November in association with The Department of Business, Business issue: General

01st November 2017

Top companies shortlisted for Technology Ireland Awards

36 entries from companies and organisations have been shortlisted for the Technology Ireland Software Industry Awards 2017. Technology Ireland, alongside award gold sponsors Bank of Ireland, Business association: Technology Ireland

31st October 2017

Contingency planning for disruption to public transport

Passengers using Irish Rail Commuter, InterCity and DART services face disruption from Wednesday 1st November following notice by the company’s group of trade unions of an all-out work stoppage Business issue: Industrial relations

31st October 2017

Retailers receive unfair commercial rates increases in 2018

Retail Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the sector, today expressed serious concern about an impending spike in the commercial rates bill for many retailers arising from the ongoing Business association: Retail Ireland

26th October 2017

75% of companies plan to increase basic pay next year

In advance of Ibec's HR Leadership Summit in Croke Park today, Ibec published its latest HR Update, which includes the results of a comprehensive new pay survey. The survey found that 75% of Business issue: Industrial relations

25th October 2017

Irish Medtech Awards finalists announced

The Irish Medtech Association, the Ibec group that represents the sector, today announced the finalists for the Irish Medtech Awards to be held in Galway, 6-7 December. The ceremony, jointly hosted Business association: Irish Medtech Association

24th October 2017

Ireland to host globally renowned BioPharma conference 2018

BioPharmaChemIreland (BPCI)- the Ibec group that represents the sector, alongside the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association (IPHA) and the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Business association: Biopharmachem Ireland

20th October 2017

Industrial action at Irish Rail will cause huge disruption

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today said that the proposed industrial action at Irish Rail will cause massive and unnecessary disruption to the travelling public and businesses Business issue: Industrial relations

18th October 2017

Wangiri fraud statement: Irish Cellular Industry Association

This ‘one ring’ scam is known as a Wangiri, a Japanese term meaning one (ring) and cut. It occurs when a fraudster dials a range of numbers, often using an autodialling machine, usually from a Business association: Irish Cellular Industry Association

16th October 2017

US Supreme court ruling may cause conflict for Irish firms.

Reacting to today’s decision by the US Supreme Court to hear the case of the US Government vs. Microsoft regarding a warrant to search an email account, Paul Sweetman, Director of Technology Business association: Technology Ireland

15th October 2017

Ibec statement on weather warning

For immediate release, Sunday 15 October 2017 Given the current red status weather warning and widespread issuing of public safety alerts, Ibec encourages all businesses to minimise the movement of Business issue: General

12th October 2017

Court ruling in favour of Athenry Apple datacentre welcomed

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, welcomed today’s High Court ruling allowing the Athenry Apple datacentre project to proceed. It upholds that the correct decision was made by Galway Business issue: General

12th October 2017

Budget supply measures must be implemented quickly- PII

Reacting to new residential property figures released by the CSO today, Property Industry Ireland (PII), the Ibec group for businesses working in the property sector, said that the growth in both Business association: Property Industry Ireland

12th October 2017

Industry leaders gather for Retail Ireland Summit 2017

Retailers have gathered in Dublin today to discuss the competitive challenges posed by international online retailers, and how bricks-and-mortar stores must engage in ‘experiential retail’ by Business association: Retail Ireland

10th October 2017

Sugar tax will not tackle obesity

The Irish Beverage Council, the Ibec group that represents soft drinks companies, today reacted to the introduction of a sugar-sweetened drink tax. Irish Beverage Council Director, Colm Jordan, Business association: Food Drink Ireland

10th October 2017

Budget will be positive for jobs and investment – Ibec

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has reacted positively to today’s budget, stating that it will help support further job creation and business investment. It noted that while the Business issue: General

10th October 2017

Budget 2018 contains a welcome focus on housing

-New Home Building Finance Ireland fund should help delivery of homes -Additional funding for housing infrastructure positive -Pleased to see the retention of Help to Buy Scheme -Absence of a range Business association: Property Industry Ireland

10th October 2017

Personal tax cuts welcome,competitiveness not addressed

Retail Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the retail sector, today welcomed the cuts to income tax announced as part of Budget 2018, but expressed its disappointment at Government’s failure Business association: Retail Ireland

09th October 2017

Comprehensive approach to gender pay reporting needed

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, have issued a submission to the Department of Justice and Equality, supporting the need for a comprehensive approach to gender pay reporting by Business issue: Social policy

06th October 2017

New approach to tall buildings is a move to be welcomed

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today welcomed planned Government measures allowing taller buildings and easing of restrictions on accommodation types. This sensible approach to Business issue: General

03rd October 2017

Government must continue to see importance of Dublin Port

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today stressed the importance of preserving the development of Dublin Port as an asset of strategic national infrastructure. The group was responding Business issue: General

02nd October 2017

Brexit impasse highlights need for decisive action in Budget

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today said the frustratingly slow progress of Brexit negotiations reinforces the need for decisive action in the upcoming budget to prepare for a Business issue: General

29th September 2017

New International Financial Services Apprenticeships launch

Financial Services Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the sector, today launched two new International Financial Services Apprenticeships, aimed at both entry level employees looking for a Business association: Financial Services Ireland

27th September 2017

Proposition for US firms to invest in Ireland is compelling

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today stated that while the new tax proposals due to be announced by US President Donald Trump may pose some competitiveness pressures for Ireland, Business issue: General

27th September 2017

Property experts discuss infrastructure challenges

Property Industry Ireland (PII), the Ibec group representing businesses working in the property sector, held its annual conference today at The Marker Hotel in Dublin. Minister of State at the Business association: Property Industry Ireland

22nd September 2017

CSO figures provide evidence of positive momentum in economy

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, welcomed today's strong jobs numbers published by the CSO. The numbers provide more evidence of broad positive momentum in the economy, despite Brexit Business issue: Economic trends

22nd September 2017

Edel Creely of Trilogy Technologies is new Ibec President

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today announced Edel Creely, Group Managing Director of Trilogy Technologies as its new President. In an address to Ibec’s annual President’s Dinner Business issue: General

20th September 2017

Address to Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Affairs

Ibec’s Director of EU and International Affairs Pat Ivory will today appear in front of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Affairs to discuss the Future of Europe. Please find attached a Business issue: General

17th September 2017

UK business call for “status quo” Brexit transition welcome

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today welcomed the call by the Confederation of British Industry for a “status quo” Brexit transition that would see the UK remain in the single Business issue: General

15th September 2017

Government must ramp up infrastructure spend

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, said today's CSO growth figures for Quarter 2 of 2017 show that our economy continues to experience strong growth as we enter a period of great Business issue: General

15th September 2017

Ibec sets out business priorities for the North West

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today met with political representatives in the North West to set out the key investment and planning priorities for the region, as well as the Region: North West

14th September 2017

Beef sector: now is not the time for EU-Mercosur trade deal

Meat Industry Ireland (MII), the Ibec group representing the Irish meat processing and export sector, has today called on Government to block moves by the European Commission to complete the Business association: Food Drink Ireland

14th September 2017

Medtech ambition to make Ireland prime commercial hub

The Irish Medtech Association, the Ibec group that represents the sector, will present the results of the first major survey on the domestic sector's commercial capabilities at a special event on Business association: Irish Medtech Association

13th September 2017

Reform to Junior Cycle will help develop critical skills

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has welcomed today’s publication of results under the new Junior Cycle as an important landmark in education reform. The changes mean that the Business issue: Education and training

13th September 2017

Tax sovereignty must be protected in Future of Europe debate

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has welcomed the commitment made today by European Commission President Jean-Claude Junker in his State of the Union address to strengthen the Business issue: General

13th September 2017

Budget 2018 must focus on increasing the supply of new homes

Property Industry Ireland (PII), the Ibec group representing businesses working in the property sector, today said that the upcoming Budget needs to focus on the urgent need to increase the supply Business association: Property Industry Ireland

12th September 2017

Corporate tax must be ring-fenced for capital investment

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today acknowledged the publication of the independent review of Ireland’s corporate tax code by Seamus Coffey. The group welcomed the analysis of the Business issue: General

12th September 2017

Ibec sets out business priorities for the Mid West & Kerry

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, this week met with political representatives for the Mid West and Kerry to discuss key investment and planning priorities for the region, along with Region: Mid West

11th September 2017

Ibec sets out business priorities for the West

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today met with political representatives in the region to discuss key investment and planning priorities for the West along with measures needed in Region: West

08th September 2017

New South East Regional President appointed

The Ibec South East Regional Executive Committee (REC), the group that represents business in the South East region, has today appointed the President of the Institute of Technology Carlow, Dr Region: South East

07th September 2017

EIB unveils €300m lending programme & new Ibec partnership

Companies across Ireland will benefit from a new EUR 300 million long-term lending programme announced by the European Investment Bank (EIB) in Dublin earlier today. The new company financing scheme Business issue: General

06th September 2017

Technology Gateways supported €23m in innovation

Ibec Medtech and Engineering press release For immediate release: Wednesday 6 September Athlone event hears how Technology Gateways supported €23m in innovation - Ibec Medtech and Engineering Business association: Irish Medtech Association

04th September 2017

Irish Beverage Council calls for deferral of soft drinks tax

The Irish Beverage Council, the Ibec group that represents soft drinks companies, today published its pre-Budget submission, “All cost - No benefit”. Calling on the Minister for Finance to defer Business association: Food Drink Ireland

01st September 2017

25th Annual Software Industry Awards launched

Technology Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the tech sector, today launched the 25th Annual Software Industry Awards. Speaking at the launch, Paul Sweetman, Director of Technology Ireland Business association: Technology Ireland

31st August 2017

Audiovisual group calls for extension of S481 tax incentive

The Audiovisual Federation, the Ibec group that represents the sector, today published its submission for Budget 2018. Torlach Denihan, Director of Ibec's Audiovisual Federation said: "It is Business association: Audiovisual

29th August 2017

Moves to restrict student housing must be opposed – Ibec

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today called on Government to oppose and prevent measures under consideration by Dublin City Council to restrict student accommodation. The proposal Business issue: General

28th August 2017

Mid-summer falter in retail sales a cause for concern

Retail Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the sector, warned that the retail sales figures for July, released by the CSO today, act as a timely reminder not to take continued growth in the Business association: Retail Ireland

23rd August 2017

Budget must help food &drink sector maintain competitiveness

Food Drink Ireland (FDI), the Ibec group that represents the food sector, today launched its Budget 2018 submission (attached). which calls on Government to introduce a series of measures so that Business association: Food Drink Ireland

23rd August 2017

Robust legal oversight of EU-UK trade relationship vital

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today welcomed the recognition by the UK that robust legal oversight would be needed to govern future EU-UK relations post-Brexit. The group said the Business issue: General

22nd August 2017

Construction of North-South Interconnector is vital

Ibec - the group that represents Irish business, has today welcomed a High Court ruling in favour of An Bord Pleanála which should pave the way for the commencement of work on the long delayed but Business issue: General

21st August 2017

Global medtech market to be worth €475 billion by 2018

Ireland must seize the opportunities being created by the continued growth in the global medtech market, expected to be worth €475 billion next year. That will be the key message from more than 30 Business association: Irish Medtech Association

16th August 2017

Ibec welcomes increase in students in higher level maths

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has welcomed the continued increase in the number of leaving certificate students taking higher level mathematics but warns that improvements in Business issue: Education and training

16th August 2017

UK Brexit paper welcome, but major challenges remain

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today welcomed the aim of the UK government to avoid customs checks on the island of Ireland and develop streamlined or new customs arrangements with Business issue: General

14th August 2017

Irish Medtech Awards launched amid strong industry growth

Strong growth within the medtech industry is driving further investment and job creation. That’s according to a new survey published today by the Irish Medtech Association, the Ibec group that Business association: Irish Medtech Association

10th August 2017

Ibec appoints Gerard Brady as Head of Tax and Fiscal Policy

Gerard Brady has been appointed the new head of Ibec's Tax and Fiscal Policy unit. (Picture attached) Mr Brady will hold responsibility for shaping and driving Ibec's tax, economic and fiscal Business issue: General

09th August 2017

Ibec forecasts strong economic growth & employment increases

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today published its latest Quarterly Economic Outlook (attached), which forecasts growth of 4.2% for 2017, and 3.2% in 2018. A strong labour market, Business issue: Economic trends

08th August 2017

Growing costs undermining retail recovery - Retail Ireland

Retail Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the retail sector, today highlighted growing concern amongst retailers that the sector’s competitive position is being undermined as costs increase. Business association: Retail Ireland

07th August 2017

Ibec sets out business priorities & solutions for Government

Following the appointment of a new Taoiseach and his cabinet, Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has published a set of briefs outlining the business priorities for each ministerial Business issue: General

24th July 2017

Resources for Budget 2018 €400 million more than estimated

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today called on the Government to show further ambition in meeting Ireland’s critical infrastructure and demographic needs. Launching the group’s Business issue: General

19th July 2017

National Mitigation Plan; milestone on decarbonisation path

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today said the Government’s new statutory National Mitigation Plan is an important milestone in supporting the country’s transition to a low carbon, Business issue: Environment

19th July 2017

Forestry and climate change: Large potential and low cost

The Irish Forestry and Forest Products Association (IFFPA), the Ibec group that represents the sector, have responded to today’s publication of the National Climate Mitigation Plan, outlining the Business association: Irish Forestry and Forest Products Association

18th July 2017

No justification for national minimum wage increase

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today said that there is no justification for further increases to the national minimum wage in the current economic climate and called on Minister Business issue: General

18th July 2017

Rise in minimum wage threatens retail competitiveness

Retail Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the retail sector, today expressed deep concern at the Low Pay Commission recommendation to increase the National Minimum Wage to €9.55 in 2018, an Business association: Retail Ireland

14th July 2017

Ibec welcomes review of the National Training Fund

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has welcomed the Government’s decision to review the effectiveness of National Training Fund (NTF) expenditure, and to involve employers in Business issue: Education and training

14th July 2017

Underlying growth in Irish economy remains very robust

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, welcomed the publication of new national accounts published today by the CSO which show that the economy continues to grow strongly despite the Business issue: General

12th July 2017

Economic Statement; a positive change in policy direction

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today welcomed Government’s Summer Economic Statement as an ambitious change in policy direction. Whilst remaining prudent about our public finances, Business issue: General

12th July 2017

Irish business sets out key Brexit priorities in Brussels

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, will today in Brussels set out comprehensive proposals to limit the negative impact of Brexit on business and the wider European economy. However, the Business issue: General

10th July 2017

Retailers call for reform of local authority rates system

Retail Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the retail sector, today launched a new policy paper entitled ‘Tackling the rates burden’. The paper highlights the serious deficiencies in the Business association: Retail Ireland

06th July 2017

The Impact on Media of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015

Commenting on a new study 'The Potential Impact on Irish Media of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015', by economist Jim Power and commissioned by various media organisations, Ibec, the group Business issue: General

05th July 2017

Newly accredited financial services apprenticeship announced

Financial Services Ireland (FSI), the Ibec group that represents the sector, and the National College of Ireland (NCI) today announced two newly accredited International Financial Services paid Business association: Financial Services Ireland

05th July 2017

'Living Wage' a fundamentally flawed concept - Ibec

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has said that the ‘living wage’ is a fundamentally flawed concept and is the wrong way to address cost of living pressures. The concept of a 'living Business issue: General

05th July 2017

Irish Medtech Association helps launch new IP guide

Irish Medtech Association, the Ibec group that represents the sector, today helped launch a practical new guide offering advice for businesses on managing the latest intellectual property (IP) Business association: Irish Medtech Association

04th July 2017

CETA will provide trade opportunities for Irish business

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today said that the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the EU and Canada was essential for increasing market access and Business issue: General

03rd July 2017

70% fall in 11-15 year olds consuming sugar-sweetened drinks

The Irish Beverage Council (IBC), the Ibec group that represents soft drinks companies, highlighted a new World Health Organisation (WHO) Europe report showing 11-15 year olds in Ireland who Business association: Food Drink Ireland

28th June 2017

Ibec calls on Government to show prudence with a purpose

At the National Economic Dialogue in Dublin Castle today, Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, urged the Government to show ambition at a critical juncture for the Irish economy by Business issue: General

28th June 2017

Disparity between retail sales volume & value causes concern

Retail Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the sector, welcomed the strong growth in retail sales evidenced by the May sales numbers released by the CSO today. But the group cautioned against a Business association: Retail Ireland

26th June 2017

Irish and UK retailers highlight Brexit challenges

Retail Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the sector, today joined forces with the British Retail Consortium and the Northern Ireland Retail Consortium to explore the implications for the Business association: Retail Ireland

20th June 2017

European MedTech Week

The Irish Medtech Association, the Ibec group that represents the sector, said that the latest figures from Eurostat on 'Amenbale and preventable deaths statistics' showed that the medtech sector in Business association: Irish Medtech Association

19th June 2017

Brexit: Challenges with solutions

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today launched a comprehensive set of proposals to progress EU-UK negotiations and limit the negative impact of Brexit on business and the wider Business issue: General

15th June 2017

Oireachtas Joint Committee on Social Protection

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today appeared before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Social Protection and called on it to remove flawed provisions on defined benefit pensions Business issue: Social welfare

14th June 2017

New Cabinet must focus on agri-food policy implementation

Food Drink Ireland (FDI), the Ibec group that represents the food and drink sector, has called for a sharp focus from Government on policy implementation for the agri-food sector as it faces into Business association: Food Drink Ireland

14th June 2017

Ibec congratulates Leo Varadkar on becoming new Taoiseach

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today congratulated Leo Varadkar on his election as Taoiseach and said that the business community is looking forward to engaging productively with Business issue: General

14th June 2017

Property Industry Ireland welcomes new Housing Minister

Property Industry Ireland (PII), the Ibec group for businesses working in the property sector, today congratulated Eoghan Murphy on becoming the new Minister for Housing. PII Director, Dr. David Business association: Property Industry Ireland

09th June 2017

CETA presents opportunities for Irish business - Ibec

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today said that the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the EU, will increase market access opportunities for Irish Business issue: Trade

08th June 2017

Quality regulatory regime crucial to winning Brexit jobs

Financial Services Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the sector, said today that securing an intelligent forward looking settlement with the UK, with high quality regulation and staying Business association: Financial Services Ireland

08th June 2017

Collective pay agreement critical for stability - Ibec

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, noted today’s development of a draft public sector pay deal based on initial available information. A collective pay agreement between public service Business issue: General

07th June 2017

Policies on future of Europe must support business substance

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today outlined their economic and social vision for Europe at an event hosted by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in Dublin to Business issue: General

01st June 2017

BioPharmaChem Ireland appoints new chair

BioPharmaChem Ireland (BPCI), the Ibec group that represents the sector, today announced Dr. David Keenan, VP Global External Supply and Managing Director of Mallinckrodt Pharmaceutical Ireland, as Business association: Biopharmachem Ireland

01st June 2017

Irish business remain committed to Paris Agreement

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has today reaffirmed its support for the Paris Agreement on Climate Change following the decision by US President Donald Trump to withdraw the country Business issue: Environment

01st June 2017

1,100 new manufacturing and polymer apprentices by 2025

Irish Medtech Association and Plastics Ireland, the Ibec groups that represent the medtech and polymer sectors, today launched three new apprenticeship schemes as part of the Department of Education Business association: Irish Medtech Association

30th May 2017

MSD investment confirms thriving biopharmaceutical hub

BioPharmaChem Ireland, the Ibec group that represents business in the sector, said the announcement of MSD to invest €280 million in Ireland over the next three years bolsters the country’s status Business association: Biopharmachem Ireland

29th May 2017

Late Easter drives growth in April's retail sales

Retail Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the sector, today welcomed the continued growth in retail sales as evidenced by the April sales numbers released by the Central Statistics Office this Business association: Retail Ireland

25th May 2017

Food sector must plan for regulatory divergence post-Brexit

Food Drink Ireland (FDI), the Ibec group that represents the sector, today called on the Government and the European Commission to ensure that food regulation remains a top priority throughout Business association: Food Drink Ireland

23rd May 2017

EU Commission report will limit Irish fiscal space by €7 bn

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has today said that the latest European Commission report on the Irish economy and public finances fails to appreciate the full substance of the Business issue: General

23rd May 2017

Irish business model leads to exceptional jobs growth in Q1

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, welcomed today's exceptionally strong jobs numbers published by the CSO as a sign of the strength and substance behind our business model and that the Business issue: General

18th May 2017

Brexit risks demand an assertive response - FDI

Representatives from Food Drink Ireland (FDI) and Meat Industry Ireland (MII) will today appear before the Seanad Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the UK from the EU, where they will set out Business association: Food Drink Ireland

18th May 2017

Kilkenny event promotes digital innovation & data protection

Ibec's vision for a globally competitive digital economy that delivers jobs, growth, and prosperity in Ireland will be explored in greater detail at a seminar in the Lyrath Estate Hotel, Kilkenny on Business issue: General

17th May 2017

Kenny served country with great energy and dignity

Reacting to the decision of Taoiseach Enda Kenny to step down from his position, Ibec CEO Danny McCoy said: "Enda Kenny represented Ireland at home and abroad with great energy and dignity. His Business issue: General

13th May 2017

Ibec calls for response to cyber attacks

Commenting on this weekend's unprecedented international cyber attacks Erik O'Donovan, Ibec's Head of Digital Policy said "While Ireland appears to have been spared so far in the wave of cyber Business issue: General

11th May 2017

Ibec to meet EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, will this morning (Thursday 11 May 2017) meet EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier in Dublin to set out a range of key business concerns and Business issue: European institutions

11th May 2017

Brexit will intensify competition for investment

After a meeting with EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier in Dublin this morning, Ibec CEO Danny McCoy welcomed the awareness of Ireland's unique Brexit exposure, and said Irish concerns now Business issue: General

10th May 2017

Food & drink sector needs fair trading proactive approach

The latest business monitor from Food Drink Ireland (FDI), the Ibec group that represents the sector, has highlighted the importance of effective and efficient enforcement of fair trading grocery Business association: Food Drink Ireland

10th May 2017

Authorities must act on dangerous & illegal wildfires- IFFPA

The Irish Forestry and Forest Products Association (IFFPA), the Ibec group that represents the sector, today called on Government and the Gardaí to ensure that the rule of law in relation to fires Business association: Irish Forestry and Forest Products Association

09th May 2017

Ibec welcomes report of the Public Service Pay Commission

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today acknowledged the publication of the report of the Public Service Pay Commission and welcomed its analysis of the available evidence and in Business issue: General

08th May 2017

Retail sales increase, but falling prices a concern

Retailers in Ireland saw an upturn in performance in the first quarter of 2017, but other key industry metrics are a cause for concern, according to a new report from Retail Ireland, the Ibec group Business association: Retail Ireland

05th May 2017

Bring capital beyond the capital -Financial Services Ireland

A conference in Limerick for local business leaders, hosted by Financial Services Ireland (FSI), the Ibec group that represents the sector, today explored how the Mid-West can become a finance hub, Business association: Financial Services Ireland

04th May 2017

4,000 jobs to be added by 2020 - Irish Medtech Association

The Government must invest in new technologies and skills to reap the benefits from advances in manufacturing, or get left behind as the UK and US fight for manufacturing investment and jobs. Business association: Irish Medtech Association

02nd May 2017

Ibec welcomes investment from SFI in new research centres

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, welcomes the announcement of further significant investment in the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Research Centre Programme. Danny McCoy, CEO of Business issue: Education and training

02nd May 2017

Draft bill on zero-hour contracts "crude & disproportionate"

In the context of Government approved draft legislative proposals brought forward by Minister Mitchell O’Connor TD, Ibec Director of Employer Relations, Maeve McElwee said: “This crude, Business issue: Employment Incentive Schemes

02nd May 2017

Concerted national effort needed to address Brexit challenge

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today said the Government's Brexit approach, as set out in a new report, captures a range of key business concerns; an assertive national effort is Business issue: European institutions

30th April 2017

Quick EU-UK exit deal vital so trade talks can begin

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today said new EU Brexit negotiating guidelines reinforce the need for an early agreement on UK exit terms to allow substantial trade talks begin. Business issue: European institutions

28th April 2017

Agri-food CEOs call for EU-UK free trade agreement

Enterprise Ireland and Food Drink Ireland (FDI), the Ibec group that represents the sector, have welcomed the visit of the board of FoodDrinkEurope, the EU organisation for the food and drink Business association: Food Drink Ireland

26th April 2017

Ibec statement on new tax plan of US President Donald Trump

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today noted the new tax plan launched by US President Donald Trump, which if passed in full, could provide some competitiveness pressure for Ireland, Business issue: Economic trends

19th April 2017

Sugar Sweetened Drink tax will not tackle obesity

The Irish Beverage Council (IBC), the Ibec group that represents soft drinks companies, today highlighted the benefits achieved by soft drinks companies reducing the sugar content of their products Business association: Food and Drink Industry Ireland

19th April 2017

Free Ibec event in Dublin on digital innovation

Ibec’s vision for a globally competitive digital economy that delivers jobs, growth, and prosperity in Ireland will be explored in greater detail at a seminar in The Marker Hotel, Dublin on Business issue: General

18th April 2017

Retail Ireland announces new Chairman

Retail Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the retail sector, today announced Willie O'Byrne, Managing Director of BWG Foods, as its new Chairman. Mr O'Byrne will serve a two year term and Business association: Retail Ireland

10th April 2017

North South Interconnector needed ahead of Brexit threat

Ibec and the CBI, the two major business groups in the Republic and Northern Ireland, today launched a new report setting out the economic importance and urgent need for the proposed 400kV overhead Business issue: Environment

10th April 2017

National Planning Framework must redress regional imbalance

Ibec- the group that represents Irish business - has called for an ambitious long-term planning and investment strategy for Ireland to redress the growing imbalance between the regions and the Business issue: General

06th April 2017

Census shows Government must act to halt population march

The new Census figures released by the CSO today show that investment in public infrastructure is now more important than ever, as our population continues to increase. Ireland’s population stood Business issue: General

03rd April 2017

Economic growth outlook impressive despite Brexit effects

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today published its Q1 Quarterly Economic Outlook, which forecasts growth of 3.1% for 2017, and 2.8% in 2018. Strong improvements in consumer spending Business issue: General

31st March 2017

Ibec welcomes draft EU guidelines for Brexit

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today said the draft EU guidelines for Brexit negotiations set out a constructive approach towards achieving a smooth transition to a new EU-UK Business issue: General

31st March 2017

Ibec condemns outrageous, unofficial industrial action

Ibec, the group that represent Irish business, today said the outrageous, unofficial industrial action taken by SIPTU, NBRU and UNITE workers in Bus Eireann is illegal and demonstrates contempt for Business issue: Industrial relations

29th March 2017

€4.1bn exports & 43,000 jobs threatened by Brexit

Speaking after the UK triggered Article 50, Food Drink Ireland (FDI), the Ibec group that represents the food and drink sector, today called for agri-food to be a top priority for the Irish Business association: Food and Drink Industry Ireland

29th March 2017

Agri-food interests must be safeguarded in Brexit talks, MII

Meat Industry Ireland (MII), the Ibec group representing the sector, today highlighted the critical importance of maintaining business certainty during Brexit negotiations. Cormac Healy, Director of Business association: Food Drink Ireland

29th March 2017

Brexit talks must deliver free access to UK market - IDIA

The Irish Dairy Industries Association (IDIA), the Ibec group that represents the dairy sector, today called for the sector to be a key priority for the Irish Government in the upcoming Brexit Business association: Food Drink Ireland

29th March 2017

Divisive, damaging Brexit divorce must be avoided

In response to the triggering of Article 50 by the UK, Ibec today said an assertive national effort is needed to avoid the very real risk of a divisive, damaging Brexit divorce, and the UK crashing Business issue: General

28th March 2017

Encouraging start to 2017 for retail sector

Retail Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the retail sector, today welcomed the continued growth in retail sales as evidenced by the February sales numbers released by the CSO this morning. Business association: Retail Ireland

23rd March 2017

Retail Ireland launches comprehensive 2020 strategy document

Retailers in Ireland are planning a major injection of investment in people, skills, store refurbishments, and technology to address the significant competitive threats facing the industry from Business association: Retail Ireland

22nd March 2017

FinTech jobs growth points to Brexit’s potential for city

Strong jobs growth in the so-called "FinTech" sector point to Brexit’s potential to rejuvenate inner city areas and help regional jobs growth, Financial Services Ireland, Ibec, Director Marc Business association: Financial Services Ireland

15th March 2017

Ibec reaction to draft National Mitigation Plan

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today said the Government’s new draft statutory National Mitigation Plan is an important milestone in supporting the country’s transition to a low Business issue: General

13th March 2017

FDI calls for early agreement on UK trade deal with Ireland

Food Drink Ireland (FDI), the Ibec group representing the food sector, welcomes and supports the call by 35 associations representing the UK food and drink supply chain for an early agreement on the Business association: Food Drink Ireland

09th March 2017

Overly cautious austerity mind set infecting economic policy

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today warned that political inaction and a lack of long-term planning means Ireland risks missing an opportunity to improve national infrastructure Business issue: Economic trends

09th March 2017

CSO figures show strength of Irish economy

Government must use position of strength to boost competitiveness and ramp up infrastructure spend Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, said today's CSO growth figures for 2016 show that Business issue: General

03rd March 2017

Danny McCoy speech - Trinity College Dublin

Danny McCoy, CEO of Ibec, in his keynote speech at the Trinity Global Business Forum 2017, outlined why Brexit is the greatest challenge facing Irish business and the strategies being used by Irish Business issue: General

03rd March 2017

Retail sales outperform same period in 2016

Retail Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the retail sector, today welcomed the strong retail sales in January as evidenced by numbers released by the CSO this morning. Retail sales values, Business association: Retail Ireland

28th February 2017

Ibec welcomes launch of prompt payments portal

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has welcomes the launch of the new prompt payments portal and awareness campaign. The code which has been developed by the Department of Jobs, Business issue: General

23rd February 2017

Launch of new Ibec sector group, Technology Ireland

Technology Ireland, the new Ibec group representing the sector that was launched today, has stated that Ireland can become a global powerhouse in technology due to the competitive and skills led Business association: Technology Ireland

15th February 2017

Collective, national response needed to address Brexit

Responding to the Taoiseach's key note address on Ireland's place in a changing EU, that took place in the Mansion House Dublin today, Ibec said Ireland must play a central and assertive role in Business issue: General

15th February 2017

Ibec highlights need to address infrastructure imbalance

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has called for economic growth to be shared equally across the country in the new 2017 Local Economic Indicators report, published today. The new Business issue: General

13th February 2017

Irish minimum wage already 9.5% higher than UK

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has said that there is no case for further increasing the minimum wage rate, if our concern is to be competitive and to keep jobs. In a detailed Business issue: General

09th February 2017

Tesco strike action unjustified and unreasonable

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has said that the strike action proposed by Mandate at a number of Tesco stores next week is unjustified, unreasonable and is in defiance of Workplace Business issue: General

06th February 2017

Retail Monitor shows concerns after disappointing Christmas

Retail Monitor: Heightened concerns after disappointing Christmas Weak sterling sends consumers online and to the North Retailers in Ireland saw a worrying downturn in performance during the second Business association: Retail Ireland

02nd February 2017

Ibec calls for an all-Ireland approach to planning

Ibec- the group that represents Irish business- today welcomed the launch of the consultation for the National Planning Framework and said that business would play its part in ensuring its success. Business issue: General

01st February 2017

Action Plan for Jobs reflects challenges for Irish economy

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today stated that the Government Action Plan for Jobs 2017 addresses some of the new challenges arising from Brexit for the Irish economy and Business issue: General

31st January 2017

US pre-clearance facilities critical to competition

Following recent discussions on Ireland's pre-clearance facilities for US bound travellers, Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has stated that retaining such facilities in Ireland is Business issue: General

27th January 2017

Ibec welcomes Government Action Plan on Appreticeships

Ibec welcomes Government Action Plan to Expand Appreticeships and Traineeships Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has said the publication of the Action Plan to Expand Apprenticeships Business issue: General

24th January 2017

Ibec's Audiovisual Federation applauds Irish Oscar nominees

The Audiovisual Federation, the Ibec group that represents the audiovisual sector in Ireland, welcomed the Irish Oscar nominations and called for a renewed focus on the audiovisual sector's long Business association: Audiovisual

17th January 2017

UK's Brexit approach risks damaging UK Irish relations

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today said it was deeply concerned at the increasingly definitive and hardline position of the UK government to Brexit. It said any move by the UK to Business issue: General

17th January 2017

Public sector pay must reflect needs of wider economy

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today said it understood the move by government to bring forward the terms of the Lansdowne Road Agreement, in line with the better than expected Business issue: National agreements

16th January 2017

Brexit upheaval demands EU state aid exemptions

Food and Drink Industry Ireland (FDII), the Ibec group, today said the increased likelihood of a hard and disruptive Brexit, and a fracture of the single market demands a series of exceptions from Business association: Food and Drink Industry Ireland

12th January 2017

Students urged to engage in biopharma & medtech sectors

BioPharmaChem Ireland (BPCI) and the Irish Medtech Association, the Ibec groups representing the biopharmaceutical and medtech sectors in Ireland, said the continued rise in students participating Business association: Irish Medtech Association

11th January 2017

FDII calls for increased government investment

Food and Drink Industry Ireland (FDII), the Ibec group representing the food and drink sector, today said Bord Bia export figures for 2016 highlighted the challenges facing the sector and reinforce Business association: Food and Drink Industry Ireland

10th January 2017

Ibec CEO pays tribute to TK Whitaker

Ibec CEO Danny McCoy today described the late TK Whitaker as a key to establishing the economic foundations upon which business in modern Ireland has thrived so successfully upon. He leaves a Business issue: General

05th January 2017

Shift in pre-Christmas consumer spending patterns

Retail Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the retail sector, today said that new CSO retail sales figures for November highlight a shift in pre Christmas consumer spending patterns. It would Business association: Retail Ireland