Positions and publications

Ibec Europe works closely with our member companies and partners in formulating policy papers, campaigns and positions on horizontal EU issues of greatest importance to Irish business. Our most recent papers can be accessed below. Please contact us to discuss any aspect in greater detail or to learn more about how you can contribute to our future publications.

Brexit: After five rounds of negotiations, Ibec launches its Brexit Tracker

23/10/2017 - Brexit: After five rounds of negotiations, Ibec launches its Brexit Tracker

Ibec's address to the JOC on EU Affairs on the Future of Europe - 20 September 2017

20/09/2017 - Ibec's address to the JOC on EU Affairs - 20 September 2017

Brexit: challenges with solutions - priorities of Irish business in EU-UK negotiations

19/06/2017 - Brexit: challenges with solutions - Ibec launches the priorities of Irish business in EU-UK negotiations

Ibec briefing on first phase of Article 50 negotiations

16/06/2017 - Ibec briefing on first phase of Article 50 negotiations

Ibec analysis: Notification of Article 50 and the EU's response

04/04/2017 - Ibec's analysis of the UK's formal notification of Article 50 and the EU's initial response

Brexit - a guide for your business

29/03/2017 - Ibec's comprehensive toolkit and guide to understanding and navigating Brexit

Brexit: Ibec analysis of UK Supreme Court judgment and Prime Minister's 12-point plan

30/01/2017 - Ibec has published an analysis of the UK Supreme Court judgment on Brexit and Prime Minister May's 12-point plan

Ibec-FDI: Brexit – the exceptional case for state aid supports for the Irish food and drink sector

16/01/2017 - Ibec-FDI: Brexit – the exceptional case for state aid supports for the Irish food and drink sector

Measures to address the immediate economic impact of Brexit

14/11/2016 - In November 2016, Ibec's Economics Unit published a set of recommendations calling on the Irish Government to address the immediate economic implications presented by the UK's decision to exit the European Union.

The impact of a possible Brexit on Irish business

11/04/2016 - In April 2016, prior to the referendum on UK membership of the European Union, Ibec published a paper outlining the potential implications for Irish business and the wider economy

A single market that works

30/10/2015 - In October 2015, Ibec launched its priorities for the full implementation of the European single market.

A digital single market that works

06/05/2015 - In May 2015, in response to the European Commission's publication of a new strategy enshrining digitalisation as a key priority for the internal market, Ibec launched its own vision for the European digital single market..

A European Union that works

01/09/2014 - In 2014, to mark the new European Parliament and European Commission terms, Ibec Europe published its vision for a European Union that works for Irish business, with a list of priorities for both Institutions.