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
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Ep. 114 / Ibec Responds
Budget Reaction 2027
Budget 2027 reflects the country’s broader economic and social intent, displaying a strong commitment to meeting the challenges of our workforce transition head-on.
In this episode of Ibec Responds, Gerard Brady, Chief Economist, Hazel Ahern-Flynn, Senior Economist, and Mourad Mejdi, Economist give their reaction and analysis of Budget 2027. They discuss key measures including the unlocking of €360 million from the National Training Fund, the expansion of R&D tax credit criteria and outsourcing limits, and the capital gains tax rate cut from 33% to 31%.
Ep. 113 / Ibec Responds
In Conversation with Bobby McDonagh
In this episode of Ibec Responds, Neil Willoughby speaks with Bobby McDonagh, former senior Irish diplomat including as Ireland’s Permanent Representative to the EU and prominent commentator on Anglo-Irish and European affairs.
Ep. 112 / Ibec Responds
Ireland at the Helm: Maximising the EU Presidency for Business
In this episode of Ibec Responds, Alan Sherlock, External Affairs Manager is joined by Neil Willoughby, Head of EU and International Policy, to discuss Ireland’s six-month Presidency of the Council of the EU. They explore how Ireland can leverage this pivotal moment to drive economic growth and highlight key insights into Ibec’s strategic EU activity.
