Our business ambition
An Ibec campaign for a competitive, productive, and resilient economy
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DownloadOver the coming weeks, and in advance of the publication of the Government’s Action Plan on Competitiveness and Productivity, Ibec will activate Our Business Ambition campaign, consisting of a series of policy papers to provide clear and actionable answers to how we should forge ahead; by rekindling our ability to deliver projects, to be agile, and to compete.
In this episode of Ibec Responds, Gerard Brady, Chief Economist, is joined by Fergal O’Brien, Executive Director of Lobbying and Influence, Aidan Sweeney, Head of Infrastructure and Environmental Sustainability, and Helen Leahy, Head of Regional Policy.
In this episode they discuss the campaign and to explore the first of our themes, Our infrastructure ambition.
Find out more on our dedicated content hub: https://www.ibec.ie/OurBusinessAmbition
Listen / Previous Episodes
Ep. 106 / Ibec Responds
Budget 2027 – Building a Resilient Economy
In this episode of Ibec Responds, Gerard Brady, Chief Economist is joined by Hazel Ahern-Flynn, Senior Economist, and Mourad Mejdi, Economist, as they unpack Ibec’s latest Budget 2027 campaign – Building a Resilient Economy.
This year’s submission highlights an economic reality: Budget 2027 must balance immediate energy-driven volatility with long-term, structural transitions. Ireland is currently facing a technological and economic shift, and to thrive we must position ourselves as leading early adopters.
Gerard, Hazel, and Mourad break down the strategic steps needed to achieve this, focusing on our three critical pillars:
- Rewiring our Approach to Talent
- Driving Growth, Innovation, and AI Preparedness
- Navigating the Energy & Inflation Shock
Ep. 105 / Ibec Responds
European Business Priorities: A Conversation with Danny McCoy & Fredrik Persson
In this episode of Ibec Responds, Ibec CEO Danny McCoy and BusinessEurope President Fredrik Persson, discuss the priorities and challenges facing European companies over the next six months. Following the Council of Presidents meetings in Dublin, they analyse how Ireland's upcoming Presidency of the Council of the EU will look to foster cross-border business growth and economic resilience.
