Actions needed to reduce insurance costs - NCC The National Competitiveness Council has said key actions must be taken to reduce costs in the Irish liability insurance market, including bringing personal injury award … Business • 25 Feb 21
NCC warns of rising cost of public liability insurance The National Competitiveness Council has warned that the rising cost of public liability insurance is adversely impacting competitiveness. Ireland • 12 Dec 19
Ireland remains competitive, but threats on the rise Ireland continues to perform well in the three most influential competitiveness indicators, according to the latest Competitiveness Scorecard published by the National Competitiveness Council. Business • 10 Jul 19
High costs threaten business competitiveness - report The National Competitiveness Council has warned that rising rents, the increasing cost of labour, and a high marginal tax rate pose possible threats to the … Business • 12 Apr 19
Competitiveness watchdog warns growth 'under threat' The State's independent competitiveness watchdog has warned that the sustainability of Ireland's growth trajectory is under considerable threat. Ireland • 19 Dec 18
Brexit a 'threat' to Ireland's medium-term prosperity The National Competitiveness Council's annual benchmarking report shows emerging cost pressures and capacity constraints weaken Ireland's competitiveness. Brexit • 18 Jul 18
Housing issues affecting Ireland's competitiveness The National Competitiveness Council has warned of the negative consequences of the scarcity and high cost of accommodation for the economy. Business • 12 Dec 17
Strong economic indicators could mask weakness - NCC There is a risk the country's strong general economic performance is overstating Ireland's competitiveness, which could be masking weakness in future competitiveness. Business • 20 Jul 17
National Competitiveness Council sees risks for economy The National Competitiveness Council has warned that pressure on property costs here could have adverse consequences for the entire economy. Business • 01 Jun 17
Competitiveness council warns of Brexit threats The economic consequences of Brexit make it more urgent than ever to address issues of competitiveness, according to a report from the National Competitiveness Council. Business • 15 Dec 16
National Competitiveness Council says risks remain The National Competitiveness Council has warned the country needs to take a number of steps to ensure that it maintains gains that it has made … Business • 21 Jul 16
Competitiveness Council wants new site tax The National Competitiveness Council has recommended replacing commercial rates and the vacant sites tax with a new Site Valuation Tax that would also apply to … Business • 10 Dec 15
Competitiveness Council targets tax reform The National Competitiveness Council has called for income tax rates, credits and thresholds to be reviewed. Business • 03 Dec 14
Irish cost competitiveness has 'begun to slip' Ireland’s cost competitiveness has begun to slip following years of improvement, according to the National Competitiveness Council. Business • 17 Jul 14
Ireland 'still a high-cost place to do business' The National Competitiveness Council has said Ireland is still a high-cost place to do business and warns that further policy measures are required to reduce … Business • 01 Apr 14
Competitiveness Council suggests economy stable The National Competitiveness Council has said research suggests that the Irish economy has stabilised - but it warned against complacency. Business • 19 Jul 12
Research suggests economy has stabilised The National Competitiveness Council suggests that the Irish economy has stabilised, but warned against complacency. News • 19 Jul 12
