# IBEC

This year

2023

# Economic Forecast

'Quicker recovery' than expected for economy this spring - Ibec

Ibec expects a ‘quicker recovery in the global economy’ than previously thought.

9.1k

Feb 27th 2023, 9:06 AM

# Housing Crisis

Business group Ibec warns housing crisis is 'critical barrier to growth and business investment'

It has offered some key recommendations which the group claims would ‘cut the cost of new home by €30,000′.

7.2k

Jan 30th 2023, 9:24 AM

Last year

2022

# IBEC

Tánaiste rejects Ibec suggestion that 'proof' would be required for domestic abuse paid leave

‘What is a victim supposed to do? Come in with their black eye?’ said TD Louise O’Reilly.

12.3k

Oct 5th 2022, 2:13 PM

# rising energy

Rising cost of energy posing threat to viability of businesses, says Ibec

The lobby group says that energy prices for businesses could rise by four or five times.

8.9k

Aug 29th 2022, 2:13 PM

# Cyber Attack

Urgent security warning issued as hackers shift ransomware attacks to small businesses

There has been a steady increase in ransomware attacks by cyber thieves in recent months.

15.1k

Aug 12th 2022, 12:05 PM

# Economic Forecast

IBEC predicts Irish economy will grow by 4.3% this year, less than previous forecasts

The revised forecasts come as a result of the impact of rising costs and supply chain challenges across the global economy, accelerated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

7.2k

Apr 25th 2022, 6:00 AM

# close contacts

Supermarkets and hauliers struggling with 'higher than normal' rates of staff shortages

Amid industry pressure, the Taoiseach said NPHET will keep the isolation period for close contacts under review.

17.1k

Jan 5th 2022, 3:16 PM

All time

# Climate Change

Ibec boss warned Taoiseach that climate budget could cost economy €7.8bn a year

A move to include emissions from land usage in the budgets would ‘totally undermine the viability’ of the agri-food industry, CEO Danny McCoy wrote.

15.3k

Dec 28th 2021, 1:35 PM

# Brexit

Brexit is fuelling a boom in cross-border trade. But why? And what does it mean for the island?

“There’s a whole cohort of Great British businesses going, ‘Do you know what? We can’t be arsed sending goods to Northern Ireland.’”

In the year to September, the value of imports to the Republic from the North grew by 60% to almost €2.6 billion.

The value of goods going the opposite direction rose by almost 50% over the same period last year to €2.8 billion.

The changes have been born of necessity rather than politics or questions of identity, Ian Curran writes.

37.0k

Nov 23rd 2021, 12:05 AM

# price pressures

From used cars to a loaf of bread, inflation bites Irish businesses and consumers

Irish used car prices have increased by 40% in the year to the end of June

38.3k

Aug 7th 2021, 8:00 AM

# Cyber Security

Major investment and increase in staff at National Cyber Security Centre

An increase in the NCSC will see it rise by €2.5m for 2022.

10.8k

Jul 13th 2021, 5:29 PM

# Irish Businesses

Irish businesses start preparations to return to the workplace, says Ibec

78% of businesses who responded are planning on returning to the workplace by September.

17.3k

May 17th 2021, 6:30 AM

# Living With Covid

'Uncertainty and irritation': IBEC chief Danny McCoy takes aim at NPHET members over communications

IBEC has called for an early exit from Level 5 for retailers.

17.3k

Nov 18th 2020, 11:22 AM

# IBEC

'Turbocharged by Covid': Savings by Irish households jump to nearly €10 billion

The business lobbying group forecasts a drop in Irish GDP by 2.6% in 2020.

31.0k

Oct 5th 2020, 6:20 AM

# budget submission

Twin threats of Covid-19 and Brexit mean the economy is 'not yet ready to carry itself', Ibec warns

Ibec outlined measures it sees as central to supporting businesses and the economy over the coming year.

11.5k

Sep 16th 2020, 6:30 AM

# july stimulus

Ibec warns that significant number of businesses will fold this year unless there is 'dramatic intervention'

The draft programme for government has promised a July stimulus, and Ibec says urgent supports are needed for SMEs.

11.4k

Jun 23rd 2020, 7:35 AM

# Unemployment

Ibec warns of the 'sharpest compression of economic activity in living memory'

The business lobbying group forecasts Irish unemployment to level off at 16% and GDP to contract by 11% for the year.

23.6k

Jun 4th 2020, 12:05 AM

# Covid-19

Handshakes and sharing cups banned: How Irish businesses will operate once they reopen

The HSA can order a business to shut down operations if it doesn’t comply with the measures.

102k

Updated

May 9th 2020, 3:19 PM

# Liquidity

€1bn worth of supports announced for businesses, with a push to get companies to sell online

The supports aim to help with liquidity issues experienced by businesses.

17.2k

Apr 8th 2020, 4:59 PM

# Welfare Payments

Top up scheme for employers to pay €203 to laid-off workers and receive State refund approved by government

This scheme allows employers to pay workers €203 a week and receive a refund from the State.

53.5k

Updated

Mar 20th 2020, 8:23 PM

# Coronavirus

ICTU says employers should pay staff who are directed to self-isolate because of Covid-19

The organisation says there has been “considerable public debate” on the issue in recent days.

17.5k

Mar 3rd 2020, 8:11 PM

# retail and services

Spending might be up over Christmas, but Irish retailers are still facing challenges

Increased trade doesn’t quite match economic growth, as consumers habits continue to evolve.

488

Jan 10th 2020, 12:02 PM

# policy and economy

Ireland's economic squeeze: could staff shortages stifle growth?

The economy is still growing, but it is slowing down as capacity constraints limit expansion.

478

Dec 5th 2019, 5:36 PM

# Job Losses

Irish businesses 'will need €1.5bn' to prevent job losses if there is a no-deal Brexit

Many firms face collapse if supports are not urgently put in place, Ibec has warned.

7.9k

Oct 7th 2019, 7:34 AM

# Economy

Ireland's economy is set to keep growing next year, but could be seriously hit by a no-deal Brexit

Ibec states that the economy is set to grow by 4% this year.

16.3k

Aug 19th 2019, 7:28 AM

# climate action

Decision to halt Climate Emergency Bill described as 'utter hypocrisy' on side of the Government

Organisations including Ibec and the Irish Offshore Operators’ Association (IOOA) have welcomed the Government’s decision.

19.2k

Jul 5th 2019, 3:41 PM

# Mayday

'No deal’ Brexit would have 'devastating economic consequences' in Ireland

Such a scenario would have a huge impact on the all-island economy, business groups have warned.

29.1k

Jan 15th 2019, 7:56 AM

# brickies

'Thousands of non-national construction workers will be needed to meet housing targets' - Ibec

Ibec says there are not enough skilled workers here to meet demand.

40.1k

154

Jan 7th 2019, 12:12 PM

# Tax Take

The Government has recorded its first budget surplus since 2006

The Exchequer received more than €55 billion last year.

17.0k

Jan 3rd 2019, 7:36 PM

# height restrictions

Draft guidelines on urban development 'facilitate developers at expense of public'

The issue of height restrictions often comes up when discussing urban sprawl.

17.9k

Sep 28th 2018, 6:30 AM

# Hot stuff

Ibec paints glowing picture of Irish economy but warns we've 'a lot to lose' from Trump tariffs

The business group says that Ireland is in a “post-recovery stage”.

13.8k

Aug 20th 2018, 8:05 AM

# policy and economy

Here are Ireland's most active business lobbyists

Nearly 10,000 returns were submitted to the Register of Lobbying last year.

1.4k

Jun 28th 2018, 12:54 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you have more disposable income than five years ago?

Disposable incomes in Ireland are growing at over four times the eurozone average, according to Ibec.

37.2k

101

Jan 8th 2018, 10:25 PM

# Recovery

'More sustainable than the boom': Business group hails Ireland's 'exceptional' economy

Ibec says we have now exited the “recovery” period.

17.1k

Jan 8th 2018, 6:00 AM

# Thrifty

Irish households to spend an average of €2,654 in the run up to Christmas

Retail Ireland said that cross-border shopping and online shopping from foreign retailers is a big worry for Irish outlets this year.

9.8k

Dec 4th 2017, 6:00 AM

# closing the gap

Irish employers to back 'comprehensive gender pay reporting'

Ibec says it supports the introduction of new reporting measures, akin to similar structures already in place in Australia.

7.8k

Oct 9th 2017, 7:19 AM

# Ransomware

Ibec calls for more funding to protect businesses following cyber attack

The call comes after a global ransomware attack on Friday which targeted businesses and state services across the world.

6.4k

May 14th 2017, 11:29 AM

# Retail

Retail Ireland's new head wants to convince people that jobs in shops aren't just for students

BWG Foods boss Willie O’Byrne was appointed to the role earlier this week.

13.5k

May 1st 2017, 9:30 PM

# cvs at the ready

Business group predicts 'exceptional job surge' with 50,000 new roles this year

A separate survey from EY said that income tax is the biggest burden for business owners.

19.7k

Apr 3rd 2017, 7:41 AM

# Offline

This is the county with the worst broadband access in Ireland

Just over a third of the premises in Roscommon have access to high-speed broadband.

38.0k

Feb 16th 2017, 9:30 AM