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In this episode of Ibec Responds, Ger Brady, Ibec Chief Economist and his colleagues, Hazel Ahern-Flynn, Senior Economist, and Mourad Mejdi, Economist, sit down to discuss their reaction following the announcement of Budget 2025, providing analysis and insights on what this Budget means for Irish business.

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Ep. 102 / Ibec Responds

Navigating the EU Presidency

We are pleased to share a special episode of Ibec Responds. Recorded in our Brussels office, Fergal O’Brien is joined by Pat Ivory and Neil Willoughby to discuss the geopolitical backdrop and key legislative developments leading up to Ireland’s EU Presidency. This episode breaks down the general outlook for the six-month term, offering critical insights into US trade, EU industrial policy, and the strategic priorities outlined in the new Guide.

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Ep. 101 / Ibec Responds

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

Ibec CEO Danny McCoy is joined by Ibec President Colin Hunt to reflect on recent high-level global engagements.


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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.

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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.

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