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AIB CEO Colin Hunt appointed as new Ibec President

The new President of Ibec has said Ireland faces "significant challenges that must be addressed head on" - including infrastructure deficits.

Business • 04 Sep

Ibec has warned that many businesses are facing significant staffing challenges in the week ahead (Pic:RollingNews.ie)

Business groups call for changes to Covid rules

Employers' group Ibec has said the introduction of shortened isolation periods for critical workers is urgently required given emerging staff shortages across several essential industries.

Business • 31 Dec 21

Ibec said the Government's focus must now turn to ensuring the activation of the labour market and safely returning workers to the workplace

Recovery plan gives certainty and relief to businesses

The Government's National Economic Recovery Plan provides certainty for business as the economy gradually begins to transition from Covid restrictions over the coming months, business group Ibec has said.

Business • 01 Jun 21

Ibec says thatforeign companies are asking how the quarantine would impact on business here

Business unhappy with mandatory hotel quarantine

The business sector has criticised the system of mandatory hotel quarantine claiming that not enough consideration was given to the damage it inflicts on peoples' lives and on the economy.

Business • 14 Apr 21

Ibec says continued uncertainty about when the economy will fully re-open will trigger redundancy conversations in many firms

Ibec and CIF warn of redundancies due to Covid hit

Employers group Ibec has said that continued uncertainty about when the economy will fully re-open will trigger redundancy conversations in many companies.

Business • 23 Feb 21

Non-essential retailers may be allowed to re-open on December 1 (Pic:RollingNews.ie)

ISME calls for 'more aggressive approach to testing'

Neil McDonnell, the chief executive of ISME, today has welcomed the expected news that non-essential business can re-open on December 1.

Business • 27 Nov 20

Ibec has sent a letter to the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and a number of senior ministers and officials outlining its concerns for the retail sector

Calls for early exit from Level 5 for some sectors

The chief executive of employers' group Ibec has told the Government that there is serious and urgent concern in the business community around the current phase of Covid related restrictions.

Business • 18 Nov 20

The Restaurants Association of Ireland said over 50,000 jobs will be lost across the hospitality sector this weekend as a result

Business groups angry over Dublin Covid-19 restrictions

Business groups have reacted with disappointment and anger to the announcement that further restrictions are to be implemented in Dublin for the next three weeks to stop the spread of Covid-19.

Business • 18 Sep 20

Business leaders predict 'skeleton' and 'skinny' Brexit deal will be reached

Ibec believes 'skeleton' Brexit deal will be reached

The chief executive of employers group Ibec has said he thinks there will be a skeleton trade deal agreed between the UK and EU.

Business • 10 Sep 20

Ibec says the economy needs a reboot to deal with the fallout of Covid-19

Ibec wants direct cash injection for Covid-hit firms

Ibec wants to see a direct cash injection for businesses in next week's July stimulus package.

Business • 17 Jul 20

Paschal Donohoe said he is really optimistic about where Ireland can go

Getting people back to work biggest challenge - Donohoe

The Minister for Finance has said he thinks the biggest challenge facing the next government will be getting the country back to work.

Business • 16 Jun 20

Danny McCoy said transition to a low carbon economy must be practical and evidence-based.

Ibec CEO urges review of energy security needs

Business organisation Ibec has said the party leaders involved in Government formation talks must commit to a comprehensive review of Ireland's energy security needs.

Business • 03 Jun 20

Danny McCoy, CEO of Ibec, said there is growing concern and frustration in the business community

Ibec calls for re-opening roadmap for businesses

Ibec, the group that represents Irish businesses, is calling for a Covid-19 roadmap outlining how businesses will re-open when restrictions begin to be eased.

Business • 29 Apr 20

Ibec has warned the escalating spread globally has raised the possibility of widespread illness and other disruption among the workforce in Ireland

Ibec calls for new emergency social insurance measures

Employers' body Ibec has urged the Government to introduce an emergency social welfare payment from the first day of absence for a period of two weeks to address difficulties arising from the Covid-19 virus.

Coronavirus • 05 Mar 20

Ibec has predicted that Brexit will remain at the top of the country's agenda in 2020

Ibec cautions on new economic order after Brexit

Business group Ibec has warned that a new economic order lies ahead for Ireland as the UK formally exits the European Union today.

Business • 31 Jan 20

IBEC's Danny McCoy calls for investment in infrastructure

Ibec launches general election campaign

Ibec has called for the next government to "invest ambitiously in infrastructure", while also making changes to tax and employment rules to assist firms here.

Business • 20 Jan 20

Ibec encourages its members to turn out and exercise your democratic right to vote in May's European elections

Ibec encourages big turnout for European elections

Business group Ibec has said the European Parliament elections represent an opportunity to strengthen the country's influence in the European Parliament, in its political parties and on its policy committees.

Business • 29 Apr 19

Ibec's CEO Danny McCoy said a savings scheme would encourage households benefiting from the current economic growth here to save more in the good times

Ibec calls for new savings scheme to be set up

The organisation representing businesses and employers here has called for a new SSIA-type savings scheme to be set up.

Business • 26 Feb 19

Ibec has published a detailed set of potential solutions to the business and economic problems thrown up by Brexit

Ibec says UK must redefine its Brexit approach

The head of business organisation Ibec, Danny McCoy, has said the outcome of the British election offers a fresh opportunity for the UK to shift away from what he called its "divisive hard Brexit trajectory"

Business • 19 Jun 17

Ibec had campaigned for the UK to remain in the European Union

Damaging Brexit divorce must be avoided, says Ibec

Employers group Ibec has cautioned that an assertive national effort is needed to avoid the very real risk of the UK crashing out of the EU without a new trade deal or transitional arrangements.

Business • 29 Mar 17

Ibec's CEO Danny McCoy says Ireland should be taking advantage of cheap money on international borrowing markets

Ibec warns on 'overly cautious' austerity mind set

Employers group Ibec has warned that political inaction and a lack of long-term planning means Ireland risks missing an opportunity to improve national infrastructure and relieve economic bottlenecks.

Business • 09 Mar 17

Ibec's Danny McCoy has cautioned against pay rises

BoI like good girl at party during boom - Boucher

Bank of Ireland boss Richie Boucher has likened his bank's behaviour during the boom to a "good girl" at a "wild party".

News • 13 Feb 14

IBEC claims ESB unions 'holding country to ransom' due to strike threat

Employers attack ESB unions over strike plans

The Employers' Group IBEC has accused unions at the Electricity Supply Board of holding the country to ransom by planning industrial action for next month.

News • 30 Nov 13

IBEC cautions about increasing labour costs

Employers group IBEC has warned the Government that any increase in labour costs would cost jobs and undermine the economic recovery.

Business • 27 Sep 12

Country must change from austerity to growth: IBEC

Ireland's economy has the potential to grow at more than twice the EU average, according to employers' group IBEC.

Business • 18 Apr 12

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