Business confidence in "experience economy" weakens A quarter of businesses in the "experience economy" are less confident than they were six months ago, new research has found. Business • 21 Nov
Competitiveness and costs top issues for manufacturers Competitiveness and the cost of doing business in Ireland are among the top issues for the manufacturing sector, a new report shows. Business • 07 Nov
Four in five firms plan pay increases next year Around four in five businesses are planning on increasing pay for employees in 2024, with an average pay rise of 3.8%. Business • 25 Oct
Vital Govt delivers strong enterprise budget - Coveney The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment has said it is vital that the Government delivers a strong enterprise focused budget in October and it … Business • 07 Sep
Paul Duffy named as new Ibec President Business group Ibec has appointed Paul Duffy, Senior Vice President of Pfizer Global Supply, as its new President for 2023 to 2024. Business • 07 Sep
Reduced 9% VAT rate to expire at midnight The reduced 9% VAT rate for tourism, hospitality and some other services will expire at midnight and return to 13.5%. Business • 31 Aug
Ibec calls for the retention of 9% VAT rate for tourism The Government has been urged by Ibec to consider a last-minute U-turn on the scheduled ending of the 9% VAT rate for tourism and hospitality … Business • 23 Aug
Irish economy on course for more moderate growth - Ibec The Irish economy is nearing the peak of the current economic cycle and is on course to enter a period of more moderate growth, Ibec … Business • 02 Aug
Food Drink Ireland want energy supports to be extended The latest quarterly business monitor from Food Drink Ireland shows ongoing challenges for indigenous food and drink manufacturers as long-term inflationary trends in transport, energy … Business • 24 Jul
Infrastructure deficit is stifling opportunities - Ibec Ibec has warned that Ireland is currently losing out on business opportunities because of constraints in capacity in the economy, including around housing. Business • 13 Jul
Climate action: What are scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions? Just 20% of companies understand what scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions are, according to new research by Amárach. Business • 30 Jun
Businesses to take part in Workplace Wellbeing Day Up to 1,000 companies are expected to take part in National Workplace Wellbeing Day which will be marked tomorrow. Business • 27 Apr
Broderick named new Small Firms Association Director David Broderick has been named as the new Director of the Small Firms Association (SFA). Business • 01 Mar
Business groups welcome deal on changes to NI protocol Business groups north and south of the border have welcomed the agreement in principle that has been reached between the EU and UK on changes … Business • 27 Feb
Ibec upgrades economic growth forecasts Employers' group Ibec has upgraded its forecasts for growth in the economy this year in its latest Quarterly Economic Outlook. Business • 27 Feb
Return of 13.5% VAT would 'harm' experience economy Business group Ibec has called on the Government to make the temporary 9% VAT rate for the experience economy permanent. Business • 20 Feb
Ibec: A deal on NI Protocol matters to business here The CEO of business group, Ibec, has welcomed the signs of progress between the UK and the EU in a deal over the Northern Ireland … Business • 17 Feb
Housing crisis a critical barrier to growth, Ibec warns The housing crisis is becoming a critical barrier to the continued growth and development of business investment, employers' group Ibec has warned. Business • 30 Jan
Pat Rigney elected Chairperson of Drinks Ireland Drinks Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the Irish drinks sector, has elected Pat Rigney as its Chairperson for the next two years. Business • 26 Jan
Ibec sounds warning about pensions auto enrolment plan If automatic enrolment in pensions is not handled correctly then our entire pensions framework is under threat, businesses have told an Oireachtas committee. Business • 25 Jan
Good Friday deal brought prosperity to island - Ibec The huge economic growth across the island of Ireland during the past 25 years would not have been possible without the Good Friday Agreement, according … Business • 18 Jan
70% of firms predict lower profits due to energy costs Average business expenditure on gas has risen 90% year-on-year, according to a survey of firms by business group Ibec. Business • 19 Dec 22
Cost of energy biggest cause of worry for public The cost of energy is the biggest cause of worry among the public, followed closely by the broader cost of living, a new survey by … Business • 12 Dec 22
Energy costs the main challenge for manufacturing There has been a marked deterioration in the outlook for the manufacturing sector over the coming months, a major survey of industry leaders conducted on … Business • 21 Nov 22
Ibec downgrades growth forecasts for 2023 Business group Ibec has downgraded its forecast for domestic demand due to rising costs and a weaker outlook for the global economy. Ireland • 03 Nov 22