Photos - IBEC's referendum campaign

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:31:29 GMT

With a little over two weeks to polling day, IBEC is continuing to actively campaign nationwide to secure a Yes vote. Here is a selection of the events we've held over the first two weeks of the ...

Opinion: Rejection could force Ireland to greater austerity

Mon, 14 May 2012 10:32:45 GMT

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Irish med-tech industry supports YES vote

Fri, 11 May 2012 11:35:15 GMT
The Irish Medical Devices Association (IMDA), the group that represents the Irish med-tech sector, today said a Yes vote in the upcoming Stability Treaty referendum was necessary to help Ireland's ...

Yes vote vital for domestic economy - Retail Ireland

Thu, 10 May 2012 11:23:02 GMT
Retail Ireland, the group that represents Irish retailers, today came out in support of a YES vote in the Stability Treaty referendum and said ratification was important if consumer confidence is to ...

Business community comes together to call for treaty YES

Wed, 09 May 2012 08:46:53 GMT
Ireland's entire business community came together this morning to launch 'Business for Ireland' at the Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin and called for an emphatic YES vote in the upcoming Stability Treaty ...

ICT Ireland welcomes Total Defense jobs announcement

Tue, 08 May 2012 09:16:26 GMT
ICT Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the high-tech sector, today welcomed the announcement by internet security company, Total Defense, that it is to create 100 high-quality jobs at its new ...

IBEC forecasts 1% growth in 2012

Tue, 08 May 2012 07:10:35 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today published its latest Quarterly Economic Outlook, which said that the Irish economy will grow again this year, despite the slowdown in activity ...

Pharma sector says Yes vote crucial for future investment

Fri, 04 May 2012 13:33:51 GMT
PharmaChemical Ireland, the group that represents the country's major pharmaceutical and chemical sectors, today said a Yes vote in the upcoming Stability Treaty referendum was vital to economic ...

ICT Ireland welcomes SAP job announcement

Thu, 03 May 2012 13:45:53 GMT
ICT Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the high-tech sector, today welcomed the major announcement by software company SAP that it is to create 250 high-quality jobs and invest €110 million at ...

Vote YES website launched: Control, Confidence, Certainty

Thu, 03 May 2012 10:21:48 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today launched a new website, www.ibec.ie/voteyes, with Minister of State for European Affairs Lucinda Creighton, setting out why a YES vote for the ...

Report of Next Generation Broadband Taskforce welcome

Wed, 02 May 2012 10:51:25 GMT
The Telecommunications and Internet Federation (TIF), the IBEC group that represents the electronic communications sector, today welcomed the launch of the report of the Next Generation Broadband ...

Technology sector comes out in support of treaty YES

Tue, 01 May 2012 10:07:27 GMT
ICT Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the technology sector, today said a yes vote in the upcoming Stability Treaty referendum was needed to keep Ireland connected to investment and ...

Illegal tobacco report highlights scale of smuggling problem

Tue, 01 May 2012 10:04:48 GMT
Retail Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the retail sector, today welcomed the publication of Japan Tobacco International (JTI) Ireland 's Illicit Tobacco Trade Review 2011 and urged the ...

IBEC launches poster campaign in support of YES vote

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:36:32 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today launched a nationwide poster campaign in support of a YES vote in the upcoming Fiscal Stability Treaty. Over the coming days 5000 lamp post ...

Industry welcomes $200 million Amgen expansion

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:56:42 GMT
PharmaChemical Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the Irish pharmaceutical and chemical sectors, today welcomed the announcement that Amgen will invest $200 million in an expansion programme at ...

Retail Ireland reaction to CSO Retail Sales Index

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:55:21 GMT
Retail Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the retail sector, today said that new CSO retail sales figures for March showed a welcome increase when compared with February. The CSO Retail Sales ...

YES vote needed to keep recovery on track

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:30:35 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today said that Irish employers, who will create the jobs of the future, believe a yes vote is vital for economic stability, growth and recovery. IBEC ...

IBEC welcomes decision on Irish Water

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:51:12 GMT
IBEC, the group that represent Irish business, today welcomed the decision by Government to establish a new public water utility under the Bord Gais Group. IBEC Head of Energy and Environment Policy ...

Business welcomes Portuguese ratification of Fiscal Treaty

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:26:12 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today welcomed the news that Portugal has become the second country to ratify the EU Fiscal Treaty. The Treaty was approved in the Portuguese ...

Government actions adding to inflation

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:29:38 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today said that the latest inflation figures from the CSO show that Government actions risk eroding the competitiveness gains of recent years, making ...

Cost of sick pay change equivalent to 2,500 jobs

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:42:35 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today published new analysis of the government's statutory sick pay proposals, which said the cost of shifting massive additional liabilities onto ...

Workplace not prepared for changes to State pension age

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:03:47 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today said workplaces are not prepared for changes to State pension age rules, which will see the State pension age increase from 65 to 66 in 2014. ...

Fiscal Stability Treaty an opportunity for Ireland

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:33:16 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today said that a yes vote in the upcoming Fiscal Stability Treaty referendum was needed to keep recovery on track and demonstrate that Ireland is ...

E-skills demand across Europe is booming

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:46:59 GMT
ICT Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the high-tech sector in Ireland, jointly with Intellect, the trade body for the UK’s technology industry, today said that technology holds the key to ...

Food industry criticise draft Children's Advertising Code

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:21:35 GMT
Food and Drink Industry Ireland (FDII), the IBEC group that represents the food sector, today said it was very disappointed with the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland's (BAI) new draft Code on ...

Call for renewed vigilance to prevent forest fires

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:31:32 GMT
The Irish Forestry and Forest Products Association (IFFPA) today called on all landowners and rural communities to come together to prevent destructive and, sometimes, deadly land fires. A number of ...

Sharpest fall in retail sales since 2009

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:47:47 GMT
Retail Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the retail sector, today said that new CSO retail sales figures for February showed a continuation of the dismal start to 2012. The CSO Retail Sales ...

Major Cavan fuel laundering find welcomed

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:54:42 GMT
Retail Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the retail sector, today welcomed the discovery of a huge illegal fuel laundering plant near Virginia, Co Cavan. The plant had a capacity so large ...

Business welcomes May date for Fiscal Treaty referendum

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:46:10 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today welcomed the news that the Fiscal Treaty referendum will take place on Thursday 31 May and said a YES vote would aid our recovery and provide ...

Minister launches e-Skills week 2012

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:35:25 GMT
Minister of State for Training and Skills Ciar�n Cannon TD today launched e-Skills week 2012 at the ‘eFuture – Inspiring the Next Generation’ event in the Clock Tower Building at the Department ...

Business calls on Cabinet to set early referendum date

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:49:30 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today called on the Government to set a date for the Fiscal Stability Treaty referendum at Tuesday's cabinet meeting. The group said that any ...

Economy set to grow again in 2012 - IBEC

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:09:17 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today said that it was positive to see the Irish economy return to growth last year for the first time since 2007, despite the weakness experienced in ...

UK audiovisual tax reliefs mean Ireland has to up its game

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:35:56 GMT
The Audiovisual Federation, the IBEC group that represents Ireland's feature film, television and animation sectors today said that the planned introduction of new tax reliefs for the UK's ...

IBEC reaction to latest CSO inflation figures

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:25:28 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today said that reduced mortgage interest costs are giving hard-pressed households some welcome relief, however Government-related taxes and charges ...

IBEC welcomes sustainable energy capital fund

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:12:33 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today welcomed Minister Pat Rabbitte’s announcement of a €7.5 million capital fund to assist sustainable energy investment during 2012. IBEC said ...

Retailers hope for bumper St Patrick's Day weekend

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:30:00 GMT
Retail Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the retail sector, today said Irish retailer expect a boost from high sales this St Patrick's and Mother's Day bank holiday weekend. A new survey shows ...

Surge in students choosing computer, science courses welcome

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:32:58 GMT
ICT Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the high-tech sector, today welcomed the strong surge in students choosing science, engineering and computing courses at third-level. First preference CAO ...

Irish business comes out in support of treaty YES

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:59:09 GMT
IBEC's National Council today gave its overwhelming support for a Yes vote in the upcoming Fiscal Treaty referendum and mandated the organisation to run an proactive campaign in support of ...

New CSO figures show private sector jobs creation picking up

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:15:41 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today said that the latest Quarterly National Household Survey from the CSO shows that good export performance is now translating into job creation. ...

Action needed to address pharma challenges

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:28:39 GMT
The biopharmaceutical industry is facing unprecedented challenges with potential job losses and a negative impact on multinational investment in Ireland, was the message from a breakfast briefing ...

IBEC welcomes publication of national research report

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:21:15 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today welcomed the publication of the report of the Research Prioritisation Steering Group. A business case has been put forward for fourteen research ...

New CSO retails sales figures: Consumers shun January sales

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:51:37 GMT
Retail Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the retail sector, today said that new CSO retail sales figures highlighted a pretty dismal start to the year for Irish retailers and suggested many ...

Eli Lilly investment announcement welcome

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:31:06 GMT
PharmaChemical Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the Irish pharmaceutical and chemical sectors, today welcomed the announcement that Ely Lilly will invest €330m in a new biotech manufacturing ...

Black market cigarettes costs €750m in lost taxes every year

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:30:03 GMT
Retail Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the retail sector, today welcomed the seizure of 59,000 illegal cigarettes in Fermoy, Co Cork over the weekend. The group said over 1.8bn cigarettes ...

Government's Pathways to Work programme welcome

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:13:44 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today welcomed the launch of the Government's new 'Pathways to Work' programme, which, in conjunction with the 'Action Plan for Jobs' launched last ...

IBEC reaction to new CSO inflation figures

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:21:21 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today said that new figures from the CSO show that Irish consumers are now spending a greater share of their income on essential goods and services. ...

Retail Ireland reaction to inflation figures

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:09:33 GMT
Retail Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the retail sector, today said that the newly published CSO Consumer Price Index shows that retailers are keeping prices low and consumers continue to ...

ICT Ireland welcomes PayPal jobs announcement

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:15:15 GMT
ICT Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the high-tech sector, today welcomed the major announcement by global online payments company PayPal that it is to create 1,000 high-quality jobs at its ...

ICT Ireland welcomes major Microsoft investment

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:14:09 GMT
ICT Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the high-tech sector, today welcomed the announcement by Microsoft that it is to invest a further $130 million in its Europe, Middle East and Africa ...

IBEC cautions on early sale of state assets

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:29:14 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today cautioned against any early sale of state assets at a level significantly below their long-term economic value. The group said the government ...

Sick pay proposals at odds with jobs strategy

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:15:08 GMT
Following a consultation forum organised by Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton TD on statutory sick pay, IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today said that any move to heap ...

Positive outlook for food sector in 2012 - FDII

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:52:48 GMT
Food and Drink Industry Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the food sector, today launched 'Hungry to Grow', which sets out priorities for the industry for the coming year. The report says that ...

ICT Ireland welcomes MasterCard investment

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:27:16 GMT
ICT Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the high-tech sector, today welcomed the announcement by global payments company MasterCard that it has selected Dublin for a new global technologies ...

Reintroduction of JLC system will hamper job creation

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:30:37 GMT
Speaking at the D�il Select Subcommittee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today said government moves to reintroduce the unconstitutional JLC ...

Retail Ireland reaction to CSO household spending survey

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:28:03 GMT
Retail Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the retail sector, said the QNHS special module on households' response to the economic downturn published today highlighted the ongoing challenges ...

IBEC reaction to CSO survey on household spending

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:07:34 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, said that today's CSO special release on households’ response to the recession highlighted the extent to which people have been affected by the ...

Retail Ireland welcomes jobs plan but says costs must fall

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:27:52 GMT
Retail Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the retail sector, welcomed today's publication of the Government's Action Plan for Jobs but said the action points must be followed by tangible ...

IBEC welcomes government action plan on jobs

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:30:29 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today welcomed the government's new action plan on jobs and called for coordinated and swift implementation across all departments. It said the plan, ...

IBEC welcomes new HEA proposals for third-level education

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:44:31 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today welcomed the new Higher Education Authority’s (HEA) proposals for a more coherent and integrated third-level system, but warned that there is ...

Finance Bill support for IFSC welcome - FSI

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:19:50 GMT
Financial Services Ireland (FSI), the IBEC group that represents IFSC firms, today welcomed the publication of the Finance Bill, and in particular new measures to create jobs in the financial ...

IBEC welcomes Finance Bill job measures

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:01:49 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today welcomed a number of positive measures in the Finance Bill, which will support enterprise and employment. While the Bill contains no major new ...

Irish winners of 2012 business environment awards announced

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:32:08 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today announced the winners of the Irish stage of the 2012 European Business Awards for the Environment (EBAE), which recognise European companies ...

IBEC reaction to new CSO Live Register figures

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:10:03 GMT
Reacting to new CSO Live Register figures, IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today said that tackling the unemployment crisis must be the primary objective of Government. IBEC called ...

ICT Ireland and the ISA launch action plan with Government

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:48:24 GMT
ICT Ireland and the Irish Software Association, the IBEC groups that represent the technology sector, today launched a major joint industry and government action plan to support jobs and growth in ...

IBEC reaction to latest retail sales figures

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:41:00 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today said that the latest retail sales figures show that 2012 ended on a brighter note for the sector, but that Government must focus on measures to ...

Retail Ireland reaction to CSO retail sales figures

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:07:47 GMT
Retail Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the Irish retail sector, today gave a guarded welcome to today's CSO retail sales figures which show that sales excluding motors increased slightly by ...

Business welcomes launch of Dublin City of Science

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:38:25 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today welcomed the launch of ESOF 2012 Dublin City of Science. The group said it will showcase Ireland as a key hub for innovation, science and ...

Discovery of Louth fuel laundering plant welcome

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:50:21 GMT
Retail Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the retail sector, today said that the discovery of an illegal fuel laundering plant in County Louth, with the capacity to produce 12 million litres ...

IBEC calls for amendments to Temporary Agency Work Bill

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:18:00 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today outlined to the D�il Select Sub-committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation major constitutional and practical concerns arising from the ...

IBEC reaction to new climate change policy roadmap

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:41:23 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today welcomed the announcement by Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government Phil Hogan’s of a roadmap for the development of ...

Decision needed on the North-South interconnector

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:40:38 GMT
IBEC today welcomed the recent publication of the Expert Commission Review in relation to the Meath-Tyrone (North-South) 400 kV Interconnection Project. This vital infrastructure project is urgently ...

Retail Ireland reaction to December inflation figures

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:23:45 GMT
Retail Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the retail sector, today said the latest Consumer Price Index figures highlight the high level of value currently being offered to consumers in an ...

ICT Ireland welcomes 75 technology jobs and €4.6m investment

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:47:24 GMT
ICT Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the high-tech sector, today welcomed the announcement of 75 high-quality jobs at OpenJaw Technologies and Sysnet Global Solutions. In separate ...

Retail Ireland reaction to collapse in consumer sentiment

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:18:37 GMT
Retail Ireland, the IBEC group that represents retailers, today said the sharp fall in consumer sentiment in the ESRI/KBC Consumer Sentiment Index published today highlights the need for Government ...

Industry welcomes €350m Allergan investment

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:09:28 GMT
PharmaChemical Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the Irish pharmaceutical and chemical industry, today welcomed the announcement by Allergan that it plans to create 200 new jobs and invest ...

Christmas sales positive but retailers remain pessimistic

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:16:58 GMT
Retail Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the Irish retail sector, today said that pre- and post-Christmas sales appear to be up, but retailers are pessimistic about 2012. Retail Ireland ...

Plan to reintroduce JLC system unnecessary - IBEC

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:32:53 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today said that plans by the government to reintroduce the JLC wage-setting system as set out in the Industrial Relations (Amendment) (No 3 Bill) 2011 ...

Retail Ireland reaction to new CSO retail sales figures

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:31:38 GMT
Retail Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the retail sector, today said that the latest CSO retail sales figures show the continued weakness of the sector. Commenting on the figures, Retail ...

IBEC criticises proposals in temporary agency law

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:02:45 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today criticised the decision by Government to retrospectively apply aspects of new temporary agency work legislation from 5 December, despite the ...

IBEC reaction to National Accounts

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:52:17 GMT
IBEC, the group which represents Irish business, today said that the latest figures on economic growth were disappointing and reflected a combination of the weaker external environment and some ...

IBEC reaction to Social Welfare Bill 2011

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:23:11 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today said the move to reduce the redundancy rebate to employers, which was passed in the Social Welfare Bill last night, will come as a major blow to ...

ICT Ireland launches Smart Futures campaign

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:08:28 GMT
Smart Futures, a national careers campaign and website (www.smartfutures.ie) for second-level students in Ireland, was today launched to highlight the vast number of diverse and interesting ...

IBEC reaction to new CSO employment figures

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:43:31 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today said that the latest Quarterly National Household Survey from the CSO shows the fragile state of the labour market and highlights the urgent ...

Irish industry holding up well despite eurozone crisis

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:43:36 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today said it was positive to see that output from the Irish manufacturing sector is continuing to grow despite the very difficult trading conditions ...

Cook Medical wins Med Tech Company of the Year Award

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:12:14 GMT
Limerick based Cook Medical has won the Irish Medical Technology Company of the Year 2011 award at the fifth annual Medical Technology Industry Excellence Awards, which took place last night in ...

FSI welcomes Budget boost for IFSC employment

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:57:12 GMT
Financial Services Ireland (FSI), the IBEC group that represents IFSC firms, today welcomed Budget measures to create jobs in the sector. The Special Assignee Relief Programme (SARP) will ...

IBEC reaction to tax changes in Budget 2012

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:46:15 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today said that the Government has relied too heavily on increasing tax in Budget 2012, rather than reducing current expenditure. The group welcomed ...

Fuel price rise will drive motorists North - Retail Ireland

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:16:18 GMT
Retail Ireland, the group that represents the Irish retail sector, today said the planned increase in carbon tax in Budget 2012 could cost the State €110 million in lost tax revenue as significant ...

Retail sector calls for three month review of VAT rise

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:03:50 GMT
Retail Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the retail sector, today criticised the decision to increase VAT in the Budget and said the Government should review the impact of the rise on tax ...

Forestry sector makes major breakthrough in exports

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:58:53 GMT
A full pdf of report, An overview of the Irish forestry and forests products sector 2011, can be accessed at: www.ibec.ie/0/iffpa Irish Forestry and Forest Products Association (IFFPA), an IBEC ...

IBEC reaction to Budget 2012 spending decisions

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:50:06 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today said that while there is an inescapable need for reductions in public spending, the adjustments could have been made in a manner which would ...

IBEC hosts sixth annual careers conference for counsellors

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:02:22 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today hosted its sixth annual careers conference for over 120 guidance counsellors at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island Cork. Organised in ...

Temporary agency law plan will cost jobs

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:50:01 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today criticised the intention of the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton to give retrospective effect to the Temporary Agency ...

ICTU veto of agency work agreement will cost jobs

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:01:09 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today said that ICTU's failure to enter meaningful negotiations on temporary agency work was irresponsible and will cost jobs. ICTU this evening ...

Budget must take steps to boost consumer confidence

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:05:47 GMT
Retail Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the Irish retail sector, today (Monday 28 November 2011) set out its pre-budget submission, which called for no increase in excise duty. The group also ...

IBEC reaction to government action plan for jobs

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:05:32 GMT
Reacting to the government's intention to publish an action plan for jobs, IBEC today said it was important that the budget does not undo efforts to support job creation by heaping extra taxes and ...

Med tech sector employment set to rise in 2012

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:41:53 GMT
Approximately half of all medical technology companies in Ireland expect to recruit additional employees during 2012 with four in every ten companies expecting to increase permanent employee numbers ...

VAT rise a further blow to Irish retailers - Retail Ireland

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:27:59 GMT
Retail Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the Irish retail sector, today said that the planned VAT increase, confirmed by Minister for Finance Michael Noonan today, was a further blow to Irish ...

VAT rise will hit growth, delay recovery - IBEC

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:43:17 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today said the planned 2% increase in VAT in Budget 2012 will hit consumer spending, delay the recovery and be a further blow to an already fragile ...

Urgent implementation of public sector reform plan needed

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:36:45 GMT
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today said government proposals to reform the public sector are welcome, but must now be followed up with urgent implementation. The group said the ...

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Photos - IBEC's referendum campaign

Opinion: Rejection could force Ireland to greater austerity

Irish med-tech industry supports YES vote

Yes vote vital for domestic economy - Retail Ireland

Business community comes together to call for treaty YES

ICT Ireland welcomes Total Defense jobs announcement

IBEC forecasts 1% growth in 2012

Pharma sector says Yes vote crucial for future investment

ICT Ireland welcomes SAP job announcement

Vote YES website launched: Control, Confidence, Certainty

Report of Next Generation Broadband Taskforce welcome

Technology sector comes out in support of treaty YES

Illegal tobacco report highlights scale of smuggling problem

IBEC launches poster campaign in support of YES vote

Industry welcomes $200 million Amgen expansion

Retail Ireland reaction to CSO Retail Sales Index

YES vote needed to keep recovery on track

IBEC welcomes decision on Irish Water

Business welcomes Portuguese ratification of Fiscal Treaty

Government actions adding to inflation

Cost of sick pay change equivalent to 2,500 jobs

Workplace not prepared for changes to State pension age

Fiscal Stability Treaty an opportunity for Ireland

E-skills demand across Europe is booming

Food industry criticise draft Children's Advertising Code

Call for renewed vigilance to prevent forest fires

Sharpest fall in retail sales since 2009

Major Cavan fuel laundering find welcomed

Business welcomes May date for Fiscal Treaty referendum

Minister launches e-Skills week 2012

Business calls on Cabinet to set early referendum date

Economy set to grow again in 2012 - IBEC

UK audiovisual tax reliefs mean Ireland has to up its game

IBEC reaction to latest CSO inflation figures

IBEC welcomes sustainable energy capital fund

Retailers hope for bumper St Patrick's Day weekend

Surge in students choosing computer, science courses welcome

Irish business comes out in support of treaty YES

New CSO figures show private sector jobs creation picking up

Action needed to address pharma challenges

IBEC welcomes publication of national research report

New CSO retails sales figures: Consumers shun January sales

Eli Lilly investment announcement welcome

Black market cigarettes costs €750m in lost taxes every year

Government's Pathways to Work programme welcome

IBEC reaction to new CSO inflation figures

Retail Ireland reaction to inflation figures

ICT Ireland welcomes PayPal jobs announcement

ICT Ireland welcomes major Microsoft investment

IBEC cautions on early sale of state assets

Sick pay proposals at odds with jobs strategy

Positive outlook for food sector in 2012 - FDII

ICT Ireland welcomes MasterCard investment

Reintroduction of JLC system will hamper job creation

Retail Ireland reaction to CSO household spending survey

IBEC reaction to CSO survey on household spending

Retail Ireland welcomes jobs plan but says costs must fall

IBEC welcomes government action plan on jobs

IBEC welcomes new HEA proposals for third-level education

Finance Bill support for IFSC welcome - FSI

IBEC welcomes Finance Bill job measures

Irish winners of 2012 business environment awards announced

IBEC reaction to new CSO Live Register figures

ICT Ireland and the ISA launch action plan with Government

IBEC reaction to latest retail sales figures

Retail Ireland reaction to CSO retail sales figures

Business welcomes launch of Dublin City of Science

Discovery of Louth fuel laundering plant welcome

IBEC calls for amendments to Temporary Agency Work Bill

IBEC reaction to new climate change policy roadmap

Decision needed on the North-South interconnector

Retail Ireland reaction to December inflation figures

ICT Ireland welcomes 75 technology jobs and €4.6m investment

Retail Ireland reaction to collapse in consumer sentiment

Industry welcomes €350m Allergan investment

Christmas sales positive but retailers remain pessimistic

Plan to reintroduce JLC system unnecessary - IBEC

Retail Ireland reaction to new CSO retail sales figures

IBEC criticises proposals in temporary agency law