Ibec upgrades economic growth forecasts Employers' group Ibec has upgraded its forecasts for growth in the economy this year in its latest Quarterly Economic Outlook. Business • 27 Feb 23
Ibec upgrades economic growth forecasts Employers' group Ibec has upgraded its forecasts for growth in the economy this year in its latest Quarterly Economic Outlook. Business • 27 Feb 23
Return of 13.5% VAT would 'harm' experience economy Business group Ibec has called on the Government to make the temporary 9% VAT rate for the experience economy permanent. Business • 20 Feb 23
Return of 13.5% VAT would 'harm' experience economy Business group Ibec has called on the Government to make the temporary 9% VAT rate for the experience economy permanent. Business • 20 Feb 23
Ibec: A deal on NI Protocol matters to business here The CEO of business group, Ibec, has welcomed the signs of progress between the UK and the EU in a deal over the Northern Ireland Protocol. Business • 17 Feb 23
Ibec: A deal on NI Protocol matters to business here The CEO of business group, Ibec, has welcomed the signs of progress between the UK and the EU in a deal over the Northern Ireland Protocol. Business • 17 Feb 23
Housing crisis a critical barrier to growth, Ibec warns The housing crisis is becoming a critical barrier to the continued growth and development of business investment, employers' group Ibec has warned. Business • 30 Jan 23
Housing crisis a critical barrier to growth, Ibec warns The housing crisis is becoming a critical barrier to the continued growth and development of business investment, employers' group Ibec has warned. Business • 30 Jan 23
Pat Rigney elected Chairperson of Drinks Ireland Drinks Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the Irish drinks sector, has elected Pat Rigney as its Chairperson for the next two years. Business • 26 Jan 23
Pat Rigney elected Chairperson of Drinks Ireland Drinks Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the Irish drinks sector, has elected Pat Rigney as its Chairperson for the next two years. Business • 26 Jan 23
Ibec sounds warning about pensions auto enrolment plan If automatic enrolment in pensions is not handled correctly then our entire pensions framework is under threat, businesses have told an Oireachtas committee. Business • 25 Jan 23
Ibec sounds warning about pensions auto enrolment plan If automatic enrolment in pensions is not handled correctly then our entire pensions framework is under threat, businesses have told an Oireachtas committee. Business • 25 Jan 23
Good Friday deal brought prosperity to island - Ibec The huge economic growth across the island of Ireland during the past 25 years would not have been possible without the Good Friday Agreement, according to business group Ibec. Business • 18 Jan 23
Good Friday deal brought prosperity to island - Ibec The huge economic growth across the island of Ireland during the past 25 years would not have been possible without the Good Friday Agreement, according to business group Ibec. Business • 18 Jan 23
70% of firms predict lower profits due to energy costs Average business expenditure on gas has risen 90% year-on-year, according to a survey of firms by business group Ibec. Business • 19 Dec 22
70% of firms predict lower profits due to energy costs Average business expenditure on gas has risen 90% year-on-year, according to a survey of firms by business group Ibec. Business • 19 Dec 22
Cost of energy biggest cause of worry for public The cost of energy is the biggest cause of worry among the public, followed closely by the broader cost of living, a new survey by employers' organisation Ibec has found. Business • 12 Dec 22
Cost of energy biggest cause of worry for public The cost of energy is the biggest cause of worry among the public, followed closely by the broader cost of living, a new survey by employers' organisation Ibec has found. Business • 12 Dec 22
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 behalf of Ibec concludes. Business • 21 Nov 22
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 behalf of Ibec concludes. Business • 21 Nov 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 costs on electricity users through network tariffs, rather than through a Public Service Obligation (PSO) Levy. Business • 02 Sep 22
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 costs on electricity users through network tariffs, rather than through a Public Service Obligation (PSO) Levy. Business • 02 Sep 22
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 22
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 22
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 joint survey conducted by BDO and Ibec. Business • 19 Aug 22
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 joint survey conducted by BDO and Ibec. Business • 19 Aug 22
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 22
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 22
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 Network Ireland (TENI). Business • 26 May 22
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 Network Ireland (TENI). Business • 26 May 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 challenges, exacerbated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Business • 25 Apr 22
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 challenges, exacerbated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Business • 25 Apr 22
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 both employees and employers. Business • 12 Apr 22
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 both employees and employers. Business • 12 Apr 22
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 22
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 22
