Ireland’s business environment and future prosperity depend on effective economic policy and taxation, and competitive operating costs. Ibec economists engage with policy makers at a national and international level on economic and taxation issues including the budget, taxation, investment, public expenditure, wages and broader economic and business issues. Our policy staff also promote innovation in Ireland’s public sector, particularly in public procurement.

Proposal / Funding Europe's Future

Ibec proposals for capital markets union, banking union and common fiscal capacity.

Why Funding Europe’s future matters.

Ireland and the European Union face considerable global economic challenges. Concerns around the impact of globalisation, less multilateralism and turns towards protectionism pose existential risks to the traditional - model of openness. As our largest trading, political, and economic partner, a productive European economy is crucial to Ireland’s future. Having gone from being a poor peripheral economy to one of Europe’s fastest growing economies within a decade, Ireland has demonstrated an ability to reorientate our economic model when needed. Now, we believe, is the time for the European Union to do the same by reinvigorating our economies through focusing on competitiveness and innovation.

About the team

Our economics and taxation policy team, led by Ger Brady, represents and informs members on a broad range of economic and taxation issues. In addition to our extensive policy engagements and published information, Ibec members are welcome to contact us directly. We can help you find economic information relevant to your business planning and budgeting needs, including inflation, GDP growth, wage comparisons and other economic data.

 

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