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
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 right now. Business • 05 Apr 22
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 right now. Business • 05 Apr 22
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 country's energy security. Business • 11 Mar 22
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 country's energy security. Business • 11 Mar 22
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 new research by business group Ibec. Business • 15 Feb 22
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 new research by business group Ibec. Business • 15 Feb 22
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 22
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 22
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 new survey shows. Business • 20 Jan 22
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 new survey shows. Business • 20 Jan 22
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
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 claimed. Ireland • 10 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 claimed. 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
'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 current period of restrictions. Business • 06 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 current period of restrictions. Business • 06 Dec 21
Ibec calls for extension of EWSS beyond April 2022 Employers' group Ibec has written to the Government asking it to extend the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme beyond April 2022 at the rates that applied during previous waves of Covid-19. Business • 22 Nov 21
Ibec calls for extension of EWSS beyond April 2022 Employers' group Ibec has written to the Government asking it to extend the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme beyond April 2022 at the rates that applied during previous waves of Covid-19. Business • 22 Nov 21
Businesses need to remain open despite Covid - Ibec Employers body Ibec has said that easing back on the phased return to the office is sensible but that businesses need to remain open so people can earn a living. Business • 15 Nov 21
Businesses need to remain open despite Covid - Ibec Employers body Ibec has said that easing back on the phased return to the office is sensible but that businesses need to remain open so people can earn a living. Business • 15 Nov 21
Ibec calls for clear guidance on office working Employers organisation Ibec has said clear guidance will be needed next week to ensure that office working continues to be available to those workers and individuals who have business reasons to avail of it. Business • 12 Nov 21
Ibec calls for clear guidance on office working Employers organisation Ibec has said clear guidance will be needed next week to ensure that office working continues to be available to those workers and individuals who have business reasons to avail of it. Business • 12 Nov 21
Wind Energy Ireland welcomes Climate Action Plan Wind Energy Ireland has welcomed the publication of the Climate Action Plan, in particular the increased ambition for an 80% renewable electricity target. Business • 04 Nov 21
Wind Energy Ireland welcomes Climate Action Plan Wind Energy Ireland has welcomed the publication of the Climate Action Plan, in particular the increased ambition for an 80% renewable electricity target. Business • 04 Nov 21
