Ibec

Worker who lost job after complaining about hotdesking arrangements awarded €20,000

Patricia Higgins ‘found herself working where a tradesman was cutting through roof above her desk’, WRC told

‘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

As the global AI race intensifies, Europe tries to close the large gap

At a summit in Paris, the EU pledges to start putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to artificial intelligence

Dismissal of senior Dublin Airport executive accused of theft from terminal shops upheld

Senior employee of 25 years was arrested for stealing from retailers in airport complex

Trump’s tariff threat to Ireland: More bark than bite?

Ireland could be caught in the middle of a devastating US-EU trade war

OPW objects to plan for scheme near Custom House

Project envisages 14-storey mixed-use development on former City Arts Centre

Storm Éowyn: How serious is a red weather warning, and how should I prepare?

Storm is set to be ‘dangerous, destructive and among the most severe storms Ireland has ever seen’

Economy going through ‘moderation’ in growth with employment to slow, Ibec says

Business lobby group’s latest economic outlook is forecasting GDP growth of 1.7% this year and 2.1% in 2026

AI in the office: Trust gap with staff is a big hurdle for companies

In banking and insurance, 50% of the work that gets done today could actually be executed and completed by technology on its own, Accenture says

Ireland lacks a long-term master plan for energy sector - Ibec CEO

Ireland must take ‘big leaps as distinct to small steps’ in developing renewables, says SSE chief

Costs a concern for food and drink manufacturers despite positive sentiment

Three-quarters of companies in the sector expect wage costs to rise this year, said Food Drink Ireland

Retailers report better-than-expected Christmas sales after ‘challenging year’

Sector expects €8.9 billion in retail spending in December, €3 billion more than in other months

Rapidly-growing non-alcoholic beer market ‘underdeveloped’

Sales of 0.0 products rising fast but Irish consumers are a long way short of some European counterparts

Holyhead port closure: Thousands face anxious wait over crossings to Ireland in the run-up to Christmas

Major food retailers confident closure ‘will have very limited impact on customers, now that contingency plans are in place’

Looming launch of auto-enrolment pensions means no honeymoon for incoming minister

Companies have just nine months to prepare for mandatory workplace pension contributions from around 800,000 workers

Private sector unions should seek 7% pay increases next year, Ictu says

Remuneration hike would help make up for impact of inflation in previous years, union group claims

Cross-Border worker numbers falling because of tax rules

Companies ‘appear to be struggling’ to comply with rules, especially with remote working, study finds

One Border, two systems, endless complications: ‘My NI colleagues work from home while I am forced to commute to an empty office’

Companies are increasingly wary of hiring cross-Border workers because of tax, pension and payroll issues, report warns

Tom Toner obituary: Former chairman of Forfás who believed economic growth was a precondition for a fair society

He often quipped that ‘too many people talk about dying for Ireland rather than living for it’

Is the cost-of-living crisis over? According to the head of Ibec, it never happened

Inflation has fallen back to target, but prices remain much higher than three years ago

Data centres could aid offshore wind development, report claims

Consultants argue data centres could soak up excess power generation from renewables that could reach 55% above demand

Light touch regulation did not work with banks and won’t work for video sharing platforms like TikTok

Coimisiún na Meán’s online safety code for video-sharing platforms contains echoes of the 2008 banking crisis

Veteran of Irish business Tom Toner has died

Inaugural chairman of Forfás held directorships with a number of major Irish groups right up until his death on Saturday

Government must hold centre ground on workers’ rights to ‘counter growth of far right’, says Ictu

Unions shift collective bargaining focus from transposition of EU directive due next month to action plan required in late 2025

New EU minimum wage law will not substantially alter trade union engagement, conference hears

Ibec executive director Maeve McElwee tells Leadership Summit any transformation of collective bargaining would be ‘huge ask’

Recruitment for non-remote jobs still a challenge for companies - Ibec survey

Almost one third of firms, mainly in the services sector, require employees attend the office at least three days a week with 26% now fully onsite and 14% remote

Michael O’Leary confident of legal victory in passenger cap row

Seen & Heard: Funding crunch for housebuilders; Hines’s €700, Liffey Valley scheme; Calls for new national fintech hub

‘It’s not pens, it’s people’s wellbeing so it’s important to get right’

Despite recognising their responsibility, four in five employers are not investing in workplace mental health supports

Budget 2025: ‘Bonanza’ budget that pumps billions into economy repeats Ireland’s past mistakes, State watchdog warns

Spending boost set ‘to stoke inflation’, adding an estimated €1,000 to cost of a typical household’s yearly outgoings

Ireland could slash emissions by embracing circular economy - study

Country lagging behind in green construction when it could help meet housing demand, FII tells Oireachtas group

Audiovisual Ireland calls on Government to match UK screen tax credit

Ibec industry body says relief of 40% should be available to lower budget productions

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

Next government must prioritise delivery of 300,000 new homes, says Ibec

Employers’ group publishes pre-election manifesto

Budget 2025 must be framed around infrastructure delivery rather than ‘handouts’, Ibec says

Employers’ group says potential for economy to grow is hinged on delivery of large-scale infrastructural projects

Spirits industry’s Covid hangover highlighted in new report

Value of Irish spirits exports drops by 9.3% in 2023 as consumers grapple with inflation

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

Do Ireland’s top earners pay too much tax?

Department of Finance considers whether State’s tax system is in fact too progressive and therefore uncompetitive

Chambers faces balancing act in first budget

The models suggest no need for a giveaway budget. Will the new finance minister listen?

Jack Chambers: what to expect from the youngest Finance Minister since Michael Collins

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