Denis O’Brien on Ireland’s need to stamp out racism and ‘move like lightning’ on infrastructure
Irish businessman shared his thoughts on these issues on podcast with Ibec chief Danny McCoy
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Calleary blocks employers looking to sidestep pension auto-enrolment for their workers
Minister for Social Protection sets minimum contribution for occupational pension schemes to counter perceived abuse of scheme loophole
Ibec alarmed at plans to set minimum contributions on staff pensions
Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary promising urgent legislation to prevent alleged abuse of auto-enrolment system by some employers
Ibec appoints AIB chief executive Colin Hunt as president
Mr Hunt takes over from Meta Ireland head Anne O’Leary
US tariffs on EU wine and spirits could result in ‘loss of 25,000 American jobs’
US trade associations warn president of potential negative impact on hospitality sector
‘No real evidence’ Occupied Territories Bill would cost Ireland dearly, Amnesty chief says
Employers’ association head meanwhile criticises ‘moral positioning’ which will harm business
US multinationals will be slow to return operations to US, Ibec leader says
US firms will think carefully before bringing investments ‘back into a regime that’s so chaotic’ says Danny McCoy
Danny McCoy: US tariffs make it even more important for Ireland to enhance business competitiveness
Government must act swiftly to support businesses already feeling acute impact of tariffs
Workers face reduced hours from this weekend at firms impacted by US tariffs, Ibec claims
It’s understood that planning is underway for Tánaiste and Minister for Trade Simon Harris to travel to Washington to meet US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnik
‘Different currency, same people.’ All-island market offers opportunity and challenges on both sides of the Border
North-South trade has grown rapidly, but more could be done to turn the Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor into a powerhouse, a conference has heard
Next government must not waste what is a generational opportunity to transform the country
Focus must be on infrastructure, education, and, critically, an energy strategy that balances the need for decarbonisation with the demands of a competitive economy
Head of Meta Ireland Anne O’Leary appointed Ibec president
Chief executive Danny McCoy says O’Leary has deep understanding of global business landscape in Ireland and has worked closely with SMEs
Failing to fund higher education adequately is blunting Ireland’s competitive edge
Ireland’s capacity to win the next wave of business investment is under threat due to interventionist policies in other jurisdictions
Business relief at Sinn Féin’s election woes
Ibec concerned that rise of Independents could lead to disparate Opposition lacking cohesion to provide ‘robust engagement on the legislative process’
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