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NCPC urges rethink on personal injury awards increase

The National Competitiveness and Productivity Council (NCPC) has advised the Government to reconsider a controversial 16.5% increase in personal injury awards recommended by the Judicial Council last year.

Business • 08 Jul

The research suggests Ireland would improve its ranking if there was a move away from the GDP indicator

New estimate shows improvement in competitiveness ranking

New research has shown that Ireland's international competitiveness ranking would improve if Modified Gross National Income is used as an economic indicator instead of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Business • 15 May

The NCPC also called for the use of the National Training Fund surplus

NCPC opposed to broad one-off business supports in budget

The National Competitiveness and Productivity Council (NCPC) has said its vital that Ireland continues to pursue domestic policies that allow it to continue to compete globally.

Business • 26 Sep 24

The Council claims that at a time of persistent and global uncertainty, it is fundamental that Ireland addresses the matters that are within its own sphere of influence and control

Govt must do more to ensure Ireland remains competitive

Ireland's competitiveness watchdog has warned that the Government needs to do more to address significant longstanding challenges to securing the country's ability to remain competitive into the medium to long-term, particularly in relation to infrastructure.

Business • 24 Jul 24

The NCPC bulletin says that close attention has to be given to competing demands for labour across the construction sector

Housing market inhibiting competitiveness, council warns

The housing market is currently inhibiting the performance of Ireland's competitiveness, the National Competitiveness and Productivity Council (NCPC) is warning.

Business • 10 May 24

The NCPC says a new term 'heatflation' has been coined to describe the temporary effect on harvests and food prices of heatwaves and droughts

Climate change, Ukraine may hinder inflation slowdown

The National Competitiveness and Productivity Council has published a report which says the effects of climate change and the ongoing war in Ukraine may hinder the rate at which inflation is expected to slow over coming years.

Business • 24 Aug 23

Ireland has the second highest share of workers with third level education in the OECD

Ireland's 'macroeconomic fundamentals' strong - NCPC

The National Competitiveness and Productivity Council has said that overall the country's "macroeconomic fundamentals" are strong.

Business • 05 May 23

Dr Frances Ruane is the Chair of the National Competitiveness and Productivity Council (NCPC)

Competitiveness Council marks 25th anniversary

Dr Frances Ruane, the Chair of the National Competitiveness and Productivity Council (NCPC), has said that in the face of global inflationary pressures, Government and enterprises must retain their focus on staying competitive.

Business • 14 Jul 22

The Council notes that Ireland is experiencing inflation at a rate not seen in 20 years and that half of it is accounted for by higher energy prices.

NCPC: Urgent focus needed to diversify energy sources

The National Competitiveness and Productivity Council has said there must be 'an urgent focus' on projects to diversify Ireland's energy sources and upgrade our electricity infrastructure.

Business • 19 May 22

The report noted that Ireland's import dependency in the area of energy provision stood at just above 70% in 2020, which was the eighth highest in the EU

Energy security key to investment and competitiveness

Ireland has among the highest rates of dependency on imported sources of energy in Europe, although dependency has declined in recent years.

Business • 24 Mar 22

The NCPC says the impact of new Personal Injuries Guidelines on award levels needs to be assessed and monitored

More work needed on insurance, legal competition issues

Issues around the cost of insurance, legal services and credit have not received the urgent attention required to support competitiveness and productivity.

Business • 22 Sep 21

The NCPC says remote working costs may be offset by using hubs and start-up facilities

Businesses urged to maximise remote working benefits

Remote working has the potential to bring economic, social, and environmental benefits - but some enterprises may struggle with additional costs, according to the National Competitiveness and Productivity Council.

Ireland • 13 May 21

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