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The latest Ibec CEO Survey reveals that CEOs in Ireland remain largely optimistic about the broader business environment, in line with expectations for 2024, yet are anticipating that the cost of doing business will continue to rise in 2025.
In this episode of Ibec Responds, Nikki Gallagher, Head of Public Affairs at Ibec, is joined by Fergal O’Brien, Executive Director of Lobbying and Influence, to reflect on the key findings of our CEO Survey. Together, they’ll explore what these insights tell us about business sentiment in Ireland and how they will shape Ibec’s policy priorities as part of the broader approach to using research to influence policy.
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