Cautious welcome to Brexit deal from business groups Business group Ibec said it was encouraged by the agreement between the EU and UK on a new Brexit Withdrawal Agreement. Business • 18 Oct 19
The view from Business on Budget 2020 The Irish Taxation Institute held a breakfast briefing on Budget 2020 at the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin city centre today. Budget 2020 • 09 Oct 19
€1.5bn needed for businesses in no-deal scenario - Ibec A new report by employers group Ibec has shown €1.5bn in extra supports for businesses will be needed from the state over the next three ... Brexit • 07 Oct 19
Budget framed in context of 'possible no-deal Brexit' The Minister for Finance has urged Irish businesses leaders to think about what regulatory divergence between the EU and UK might mean in the context ... Ireland • 28 Sep 19
Some Irish businesses to struggle after Brexit The incoming president of the employers' group, Ibec, has said the Irish business community stands with the Government in insisting that the Good Friday Agreement ... Ireland • 28 Sep 19
Ibec warns hard Brexit could halve economic growth Employers' group Ibec has warned economic growth next year could be more than halved if the UK leaves the EU without a deal. Brexit • 19 Aug 19
Increase in numbers doing Higher Level Maths welcomed More than 18,000 students sat the Higher Level Leaving Certificate Mathematics paper this year, which was an increase of 8% on last year. Business • 13 Aug 19
Ibec urges Government to protect businesses in budget Ibec has called for measures to grow indigenous Irish enterprise and reinvent Ireland's offering to multinational firms to be included in October's budget. Ireland • 10 Jul 19
'Out of office' emails - to reply or not to reply? It is summer time, and people are thinking about taking time off work. But mobile technology means employees can be contacted when they are not ... Business • 01 Jul 19
Ibec backs introduction of rising carbon tax The largest organisation representing businesses here is backing the introduction of a rising carbon tax, as well as short-term carbon budgets that would restrict greenhouse ... Business • 27 May 19
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 expects employment growth to slow down in 2019 The organisation representing employers in Ireland has warned the biggest challenge facing business is the ongoing capacity constraints in the labour market. Business • 17 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
Planning system in need of significant reform - Ibec The organisation representing employers has called for significant reform of the planning system, including changes to the law governing Compulsory Purchase Orders. Economy • 15 Jan 19
Employers say economic growth will slow this year Employers' group Ibec says economic growth will be lower this year as a result of Brexit but also because the economy is at a mature ... Business • 07 Jan 19
Ibec warns of acute trade bottlenecks in no deal Brexit Business group Ibec has warned that jobs and businesses would immediately be on the line in the event of a no deal Brexit. Business • 20 Dec 18
Irish economy in post-recovery stage - Ibec The economy is in a strong position and has moved into a post-recovery stage, with households clearly benefiting from rising incomes - according to the ... Business • 20 Aug 18
Most students to work in jobs that don't yet exist The majority of students currently at school in Ireland are going to end up working in types of jobs that do not exist yet, according ... Business • 09 Jul 18
Budget urged to focus on supports for indigenous firms Business representative group Ibec has called on the Government to increase supports for indigenous business in the Budget. Business • 27 Jun 18
20% of firms have Brexit contingency plans in place A new survey has found that Irish companies are concerned about the Brexit talks and are planning for all eventualities. Business • 30 Apr 18
UK will be a 'different' place after Brexit, says May The United Kingdom will be a "different" place after Brexit, British Prime Minister Theresa May has said. Brexit • 29 Mar 18
Economy now in strong post-recovery phase - Ibec The Irish economy has moved past its recovery phase and has enough strength and momentum to shrug off the impact of Brexit in 2018, according ... Business • 08 Jan 18
UK parliament to get vote on final Brexit deal The British government will offer parliament a take it or leave vote on any final EU departure agreement, Brexit Secretary David Davis has announced. Brexit • 14 Nov 17
External factors growing threat to economy - Ibec The Irish economy is performing well but external factors are a growing threat to continued growth, according to the business and employers group Ibec News • 07 Nov 17
Businesses urged to prioritise employee safety Businesses around the country have been encouraged to make a plan and prioritise employee safety when dealing with ex-hurricane Ophelia. Business • 16 Oct 17
