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
Danny McCoy
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’
‘Charter’ to help reduce youth unemployment ‘step in right direction’
Some 50,000 long-term unemployed to receive ‘personalised’ supports
Ibec warns against giveaway budget before election
Taoiseach expected to reiterate Government pledges for tax cuts and welfare increases at National Economic Dialogue in Dublin
Ibec says new €10m cap on retirement relief should be ‘abandoned’ to avoid large tax bills for family businesses
From January 1st next, the exemption from capital gains tax for the disposal of a business to a child will be replaced by a cap of €10m, with a 33% tax applied to any amount above that sum
State’s ‘experience economy’ accounts for 9% of total employment, says Ibec
Employers’ lobby group calls on Government to develop ‘overall strategy’ for €4bn sector
Ibec denies ‘massive contradiction’ in position on minimum wage-setting
Employers’ group questioned on call for pause to future minimum wage increases at Oireachtas committee
Ibec wants ‘pause’ on national minimum wage rises, Clare healthcare firm gets US approval, and office politics
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Ibec calls for ‘pause’ on minimum wage increases and other labour measures that it says risk employment
Employers' group says Government’s approach to labour market policies ‘haphazard’ and ‘scattergun’
Findings of Government-backed Covid inquiry need to be acted upon, UCD conference told
Former chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan says it is important a broad discussion takes place on the model of care that people in Ireland want in the future
Republic requires higher taxes and a bigger State, Ibec chief tells conference
Thousands of additional public servants needed to provide improved services, argues business lobby group chief
Non-union companies not keen to engage in new collective bargaining system – survey
Senior Siptu official says employers need to reflect on change that will be required and how they will adapt
Time to end the legal limbo and safeguard data transfers between the EU and US
Information is the lifeblood of enterprise, and the failure to introduce a clear regulatory system is damaging the health of trade worth more than €1 trillion
State’s woefully under-resourced planning system at heart of housing problem
An Bord Pleanála has just 70 inspectors and 15 board members to regulate the planning system – the Central Bank has 1,100 staff to regulate the financial system
Cliff Taylor: How to attract the next wave of jobs to Ireland
The fall-out from the problems of big tech have a way to run yet, but it is time to look at the vital steps to secure future investment
Ibec may have a closet social democrat in its midst - the head man himself
Head of Ireland’s main business lobby calls for bigger state and higher taxes to pay for it
Pay agreement covering housing and childcare proposed in industrial talks
Such an agreement could trade pay restraint from unions for tax cuts and better services
Danny McCoy: Inflationary pressures but bedrock of economy strong
Most Ibec members planning pay increases this year – with median hike of almost 3%
Firms and jobs will be lost without help on energy costs, Ibec says
Business lobby group writes to Taoiseach asking for urgent assistance for firms
Cliff Taylor: Ireland now in the grip of an unexpected jobs boom
Key political challenge will be to use fruits of recovery wisely and effectively
Trade unions to press for significant pay increases amid rising living costs
Employers brace for pay claims as Ictu says it will advise members to seek 5.5% raise
Covid wage supports have proven to be worth their weight in gold
Opinion: Road to economic recovery would have been much more challenging without the EWSS
Bosses can force workers to return to work if contracts oblige, says Tánaiste
Varadkar believes phased return from Monday will be agreed in a ‘very sensible way’
‘Time to be ourselves again’: Taoiseach confirms end to almost all Covid-19 restrictions
Most limitations to lift from 6am Saturday as Ireland has ‘weathered the Omicron storm’
ICTU says Covid-19 stakeholders’ forum must be convened immediately
Irish Rail cancels several commuter services due to Covid-19 and close contact absences
Calls for reversal of wage subsidy cuts amid ‘collapse’ in festive bookings
Hospitality sector says consumers growing increasingly cautious in latest Covid surge
Ibec and ESRI to collaborate on all-island research project
Groups plan to develop macroeconomic model for all-island economy
Sinn Féin delegates gather in Dublin believing their day has come
Party spokespeople presenting themselves as ministers-in-waiting, ready for power
Tony Barry, former CRH chief executive and Ibec president, dies
Businessman served on several boards, including as deputy governor of Bank of Ireland
Full return to offices delayed until next spring, says Varadkar
Tánaiste says a ‘staggered and phased’ return to offices is still possible
Relief and despair among business groups at budget measures
Budget 2022: Retail and restaurant industry groups among the harshest critics of package
Ireland will still attract foreign direct investment despite tax change – IDA
Business groups react to change of rate from 12.5% to 15% for firms making at least €750m
DUP criticism of decision not to attend NI ceremony is ‘a bit much’, President says
Michael D Higgins rejects accusations of snub after declining to attend service with queen
Hospitality industry representatives give cautious welcome to reopening plan
Restaurants’ Association of Ireland calls for wage supports to continue until June 2022
Big Government isn’t just back in business, it is back for business, so get used to it
Crises such as the pandemic and climate change mean governments will intervene with businesses for years to come
McDonald’s to hire 800 extra staff in coming months
Chain expects demand to increase in its outlets as Government eases restrictions
Fintan O’Toole: Anything is possible now, we can renew Ireland
The pandemic has taught us that things we once thought impossible are achievable
Cliff Taylor: The era of using tax as a lure for foreign investment is drawing to a close
International tax reform: Deal or no deal, there is a lot on the line for Ireland
Urgent need for Government clarity on return to workplace, Ibec says
Four out of five companies say they will operate a hybrid model of remote and onsite work
What would be the economic costs and benefits of a united Ireland?
Agenda: The subvention argument tends to view the North as a deadweight, a financial burden to be shouldered by whatever entity follows
Double boost for Ireland’s vaccine rollout: J&J use approved and AstraZeneca restrictions eased
Allowing J&J for over 50s, along with change in AstraZeneca guidelines, to accelerate vaccinations
Ibec calls for clear roadmap for reopening of the economy
Letter to Taoiseach and Ministers says ‘summer being outdoors’ is not a plan
Nphet seeks to ensure people in home quarantine are adhering to rules
Several Ministers support mandatory quarantine exemption for vaccinated people
Ibec warns hotel quarantine extension could undermine Irish support for single market
Inclusion of EU countries in list would disrupt ‘significant amounts of essential business travel’
Review of industrial relations timely, says Varadkar
New working group to produce interim report in July
Tectonic plates in the world of work may be about to shift significantly
Varadkar’s proposed review of collective bargaining seen by unions as hopeful sign
Ibec supports DAA’s bid to remove runway restrictions
Possible loss of 4.3 million passengers for Dublin Airport if night-time flights prohibited
Covid has changed business permanently, most Irish CEOs say
Ability to collaborate, absenteeism and drop in sales cited as key challenges
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