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Talent to Thrive: EU Year of Skills
In this episode we explore the importance of lifelong learning to business and how Ibec is driving this important initiative. Nikki Gallagher, Ibec Head of Public Affairs, is joined by Claire McGee, Ibec Head of Education and Innovation Policy, and Meadhbh Costello, Ibec Social and Education Policy Executive.
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Irish Beef Sector Sustainability Report: Progress to Date and Roadmap to 2030
In this episode, Síle Sweeney, Senior Executive at Meat Industry Ireland, is joined by Philip Tallon, Operations Manager at Dawn Meats and Margaret Berry, Head of Sustainability at Kepak, to discuss sustainability in the meat sector.
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Architects and Advocates: Bertie Ahern and Alastair Campbell
Ibec CEO Danny McCoy is joined by two important architects and advocates of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement , former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and Alastair Campbell, former Director of Communications for Prime Minister Tony Blair.
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Better Housing, Better Business
Ibec Executive Director of Lobbying and Influence Fergal O'Brien and Ibec Chief Economist and Head of National Policy Gerard Brady share their insights into the key findings of Ibec's new 'Better Housing, Better Business' report.
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COP27: Reflections with Minister Eamon Ryan
In the final episode of our Ibec Responds mini-series on COP27, Fergal O’Brien, Ibec Executive Director of Lobbying and Influence, sits down with Minister Eamon Ryan, Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications and Minister for Transport.
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COP27: Loss and damage- a thorny issue
In this episode of our Ibec Responds mini-series on COP27, Dr Neil Walker, Ibec Head of Infrastructure, speaks with Stephen Prendiville, Head of Sustainability at EY Ireland, who is currently attending COP27.
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COP27: The EU's role in raising global ambitions
For this episode we are joined by Neil Willoughby, Ibec European Affairs Senior Executive, and Seán Kelly, Member of the European Parliament. They sit down before the MEP departs for Sharm-el-Sheikh.
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COP27: The role of cities in climate discussions
In this episode we are joined by Aidan Sweeney, Ibec Head of Enterprise and Regulatory Affairs, and Councillor Allison Gilliland, Dublin City Councillor and COP27 Delegate with the European Committee of the Region.
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COP27: A New Hope or Groundhog Day?
In this episode we are joined by Dr Neil Walker, Ibec Head of Infrastructure, Energy and Environment, who will outline the programme for COP27 and the key areas for business.
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Economic Outlook Q3 2022: An economic reset
Ibec Chief Economist and Head of National Policy, Gerard Brady, and Ibec Economist, Hazel Ahern-Flynn give us a whistle-stop tour of the key findings of their Q3 Ibec Economic Outlook titled ‘An economic reset’.
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Budget 2023: The business reaction
Following Government's Budget 2023 announcement, Ibec Chief Economist and Head of National Policy, Gerard Brady, and Ibec Economist, Hazel Ahern-Flynn, provide timely analysis and an immediate business reaction to the key wins and areas that fall short.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union Address: The Irish Business reaction
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen gave her third annual State of the Union Address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg on the 14th of September.
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Budget 2023: Leaning against the wind
What does a good Budget for business look like? How can Government balance current needs whilst continuing to build long-term resilience in Budget 2023? Should this be a reactionary or proactive Budget?
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Q2 2022 Economic Outlook: Turning Point
For this short episode of Ibec Voices we are joined by Ibec Chief Economist and Head of National Policy Gerard Brady and Ibec Economist Hazel Ahern-Flynn.
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Ibec Europe & Global Focus: What are the major issues impacting Irish business at the EU and global level?
Ibec’s Dr Pat Ivory, Director of EU and International Affairs, and Neil Willoughby, European Affairs Senior Executive, discuss the items covered in their Summer 2022 edition of the Ibec Europe and Global Focus.
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In conversation with Ibec CEO Danny McCoy and new BusinessEurope President Fredrik Persson
For this episode of Ibec Responds we are joined by Ibec CEO Danny McCoy and BusinessEurope President Fredrik Persson.
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Dublin Climate Summit 2022: In Conversation with Minister Paschal Donohoe
Live from the Dublin Climate Summit 2022, this episode of Ibec Responds features Minister Paschal Donohoe, and Jackie King, Ibec Executive Director of International Business.
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Economic Outlook Q1 2022: A difficult balancing act
For this short episode of Ibec Responds we are joined by Ibec Chief Economist and Head of National Policy Ger Brady and Ibec Economist, Hazel Ahern-Flynn.
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Economic Outlook Q4 2021: Help wanted!
For this this short episode of Ibec Responds we are joined by Ibec's Chief Economist Ger Brady and Economist Hazel Ahern-Flynn.
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COP26: Where do we go from here? Reflections with Minister Eamon Ryan
Dr Neil Walker speaks with Minister Eamon Ryan, about what was achieved at the UN climate summit in Glasgow over the previous two weeks.
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COP26: A discussion with Steve Varley, EY Global Vice Chair for Sustainability
With the second week of the conference underway our mini series with a focus on COP26 continues.
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COP26: A discussion with Steffen Engling, Adviser on EU Climate Policy at BusinessEurope: Part 3
A discussion between Dr Neil Walker Head of Infrastructure, Energy and Environment at Ibec and Steffen Engling, Adviser on EU Climate Policy at BusinessEurope.
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COP26: A discussion with Steffen Engling, Adviser on EU Climate Policy at BusinessEurope: Part 2
We pick up the discussion between Dr Neil Walker Head of Infrastructure, Energy and Environment at Ibec and Steffen Engling, Adviser on EU Climate Policy at BusinessEurope.
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COP26: A discussion with Steffen Engling, Adviser on EU Climate Policy at BusinessEurope: Part 1
We once again hear from Dr Neil Walker Head of Infrastructure, Energy and Environment at Ibec. This time Neil is joined by Steffen Engling, Adviser on EU Climate Policy at BusinessEurope.
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COP26: Great Expectations
Dr Neil Walker, Head of Infrastructure, Energy and the Environment at Ibec, covers the opening statements from the assembled world leaders on the Conference's opening days.
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COP26: When it comes to the crunch
The introductory episode of a series of episodes focusing on the proceedings at COP26, with regular updates and insights provided by Dr Neil Walker, Head of Infrastructure, Energy and the Environment at Ibec.
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