Securing Ireland’s Competitive Edge on the Global Stage

Ep. 101 / Ibec Responds

Ibec Responds: Securing Ireland’s Competitive Edge on the Global Stage

In this special edition of our Ibec Responds podcast series, Ibec CEO Danny McCoy is joined by Ibec President Colin Hunt to reflect on their recent high-level global engagements.

Recorded in our Brussels office, the discussion covers Ibec’s engagement in the UK-Ireland Summit and the Tripartite Social Summit, including meetings with the UK and Canadian Prime Ministers, the Presidents of the three EU institutions, and key leadership on Capitol Hill. Engagement at this level strengthens Ireland’s position as a central voice in international policy and economic stability.

The episode provides an opportunity to hear about Ibec's activity and how we are continuing to drive the message of Irish business resilience on the global stage.

Ep. 100 / Ibec Responds

Q4 2025 Ibec Economic Outlook

Gerard Brady, and Mourad Mejdi discuss the major economic events of 2025 including the areas of international trade and the labour market and look forward to 2026, analysing how developments in geopolitics and AI that could shape the economic outlook.

Ep. 99 / Ibec Responds

Digital and AI: Simplification, innovation and adoption

At the mid-point of the EU’s ‘Digital Decade’, the Irish Presidency provides a crucial opportunity to engage with business to deliver shared digitalisation ambitions.

Ep. 98 / Ibec Responds

Security and Defence: Pillars of a Resilient Europe

Jackie King, Executive Director of Ibec Global, is joined by Ibec CEO Danny McCoy, together they examine how security sits within a broader framework of resilience, serving as the essential foundation for long-term competitiveness.