Energy costs the main challenge for manufacturing There has been a marked deterioration in the outlook for the manufacturing sector over the coming months, a major survey of industry leaders conducted on … Business • 21 Nov
Ibec downgrades growth forecasts for 2023 Business group Ibec has downgraded its forecast for domestic demand due to rising costs and a weaker outlook for the global economy. Ireland • 03 Nov
80% of employers plan pay increases in 2023 - Ibec 80% of employers are planning for pay increases in 2023, with an average increase of 3.8%, according to a new study from business group Ibec. Business • 19 Oct
Vestager calls for debate on improving energy security The European Commission Executive Vice-President has said the EU needs to have a debate about how to make its infrastructure more secure. Business • 30 Sep
Coillte's CEO Imelda Hurley is new Ibec President The new President of the employers' confederation, Ibec, is the chief executive of State forestry company, Imelda Hurley. Business • 22 Sep
Most founders struggle to access grants, tax incentives Entrepreneurs here are struggling to access funding and tax incentive schemes for their fledgling businesses, according to a new report by Ibec. Business • 12 Sep
Ibec concerned at CRU's plans to impose tariffs Employers group Ibec has said a number of its members have questioned whether the energy regulator has the legal authority to impose security of supply … Business • 02 Sep
Energy costs a big threat to many firms, Ibec warns Energy costs are now posing a significant threat to the viability of many firms in Ireland, the employers' organisation Ibec has warned. Business • 29 Aug
Salary increase demand top concern for Irish management Demands from employees for increased salaries is the biggest challenge facing business today. 32% of Irish SMEs cited this as their top concern in a … Business • 19 Aug
Joe Ryan new Meat Industry Ireland boss Business group Ibec has confirmed that Joe Ryan is to take over the leadership of Meat Industry Ireland. Business • 22 Jun
Ibec launches guidance note on gender identity Business representative group Ibec has launched a new guidance note on gender identity and expression in the workplace, supported and endorsed by the Transgender Equality … Business • 26 May
Callan new director of Ibec's FSI group Business group Ibec has appointed Patricia Callan as the Director of Financial Services Ireland (FSI) Group. Business • 25 May
Focus on staff's health on Workplace Wellbeing Day There are increasing demands for employee health and wellbeing supports, according to business group Ibec. Business • 29 Apr
Ibec downgrades outlook, warns of 'misjudged' reactions Business group Ibec has scaled back its outlook for growth for this year to account for the economic impact of rising costs and supply chain … Business • 25 Apr
Business leaders split on remote working bill More than one-third of business leaders do not believe the Government's proposed new Right to Request Remote Working Bill balances the rights and requirements of … Business • 12 Apr
Businesses facing 'onslaught' of new employment laws The business group Ibec has called for greater coordination in the delivery of proposed new employment legislation. Business • 07 Apr
Rationing not in prospect for firms amid price squeeze Energy costs and supply chain difficulties are among the biggest issues facing the manufacturing sector at the moment, but energy rationing is not in prospect … Business • 05 Apr
Ibec calls for measures to protect against inflation Business group Ibec has called on Government to deliver further measures to protect the economy from the current "exceptional" energy cost inflation and improve the … Business • 11 Mar
Companies increasing focus on ESG goals, report finds 60% of companies in Ireland have increased their attention on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives in their organisation over the past year, according to … Business • 15 Feb
Gradual return to work 'important next step' - Ibec Small firms and businesses have welcomed plans for a gradual return to the workplace from Monday. Business • 21 Jan
Attracting staff big challenge for financial services Half of senior managers in the country's financial services firms feel talent and skills will be the biggest challenge facing the sector this year, a … Business • 20 Jan
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
Employers urged to consider asylum seekers for jobs Employers should give serious consideration to employing people seeking asylum in Ireland to work in their businesses, the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission has … Ireland • 10 Dec 21
'Exceptional growth' in economy despite Covid - Ibec Business representative group Ibec has said the economy is going through a period of "exceptional growth" despite Covid-19. Business • 08 Dec 21
Ibec calls for full restoration of EWSS Employers' organisation Ibec has written to the Taoiseach calling for a full restoration of the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) for the duration of the … Business • 06 Dec 21
