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With the global economy entering a period of uncertainty, it is clear that the economic model Ireland had relied on for the past 50 years is under significant strain. However, while the immediacy of current global challenges is undeniable, we must not lose sight of the opportunities ahead.
As we look forward to Budget 2026, we must now commit to investing in our agility and prioritising the tools which make Ireland a place which can innovate, adopt new technology, deliver infrastructure, upskill our workforce and regulate proportionately.
In this episode of Ibec Responds, Gerard Brady, Chief Economist, is joined by Hazel Ahern-Flynn, Senior Economist, and Mourad Mejdi, Economist, to explore Our budget ambition – Matching vigilance with agility.
Find out more about Our budget ambition.
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Ep. 88 / Ibec Responds
Our budget ambition – Matching vigilance with agility
Gerard Brady, Chief Economist, is joined by Hazel Ahern-Flynn, Senior Economist, and Mourad Mejdi, Economist, to explore Our budget ambition – Matching vigilance with agility.

Ep. 87 / Ibec Responds
Our digital ambition
Gerard Brady is joined by Áine Clarke and Erik O'Donovan to discuss 'Our digital ambition'