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. 93 / Ibec Responds
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Reaction: Government’s Action Plan on Competitiveness and Productivity
Gerard Brady and Fergal O’Brien give reaction and examine the detail of the Government's Action Plan.
Ep. 91 / Ibec Responds
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Ep. 90 / Ibec Responds
INSPIRE: Ireland’s Next Step in Biopharma Innovation
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