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
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 … Business • 01 Jun 21
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' … Business • 14 Apr 21
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
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
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 … Business • 18 Nov 20
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 … Business • 18 Sep 20
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 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
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
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
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 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 … Coronavirus • 05 Mar 20
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 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 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 … Business • 29 Apr 19
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 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 … Business • 19 Jun 17
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 … Business • 29 Mar 17
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 … Business • 09 Mar 17
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
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
