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The Irish economy has again proven resilient in the face of challenge over the first three quarters of 2025. Investment and consumer demand in particular have held up despite enormous uncertainty about the global trading environment. Ireland’s economy is still benefitting from the remarkable momentum it had built over the last number of years. However there are challenges ahead, driven by a slowing global economic environment and more geopolitical and market volatility.
In this episode, Ger Brady, Chief Economist at Ibec, discusses key findings from our latest Economic Outlook report with Ibec Economists, Hazel Ahern-Flynn and Mourad Mejdi.
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Ep. 93 / Ibec Responds
Q3 2025 Ibec Economic Outlook
In this episode, Gerard Brady discusses key findings from our latest Economic Outlook report with Hazel Ahern-Flynn and Mourad Mejdi.

Ep. 92 / Ibec Responds
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
Powering Innovation: NIBRT’s Role in Ireland’s Cell and Gene Therapy Future.
Sinead Keogh, Director of BioPharmaChem Ireland, is in conversation with Darrin Morrissey, CEO of NIBRT.

Ep. 90 / Ibec Responds
INSPIRE: Ireland’s Next Step in Biopharma Innovation
Dr Sinead Keogh, Director of BioPharmaChem Ireland and Ibec Head of Sectors, is joined by Jamie Guidera, interim COO at SSPC. Together, they explore the centre’s academic foundations, its powerful industry network, and how Ireland’s strategic positioning in a fast-moving global landscape of therapeutic discovery.