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Irish Whiskey Association welcomes announcement of EU-India free trade agreement
The Irish Whiskey Association, the representative body for the Irish Whiskey sector, has today welcomed the conclusion of negotiations on the EU-India free trade agreement.
Technology Ireland Reaction to Budget 2026
Technology Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the technology sector, welcomes the pro-enterprise direction of Budget 2026 and the Government’s continued commitment to supporting innovation-led growth.
Working Groups
Our working groups help frame our advocacy efforts to Government, state agencies and policy makers on issues that affect the entire food & drink sector.
Ibec Publishes its Pay Trends Report
Ibec, the group representing Irish businesses, has published the first part of its annual HR Workplace and Trends report today focusing on pay and resourcing. The survey, conducted with over 400 Senior HR Professionals, reveals that 84% of businesses are planning to increase pay in 2025, with respondents forecasting an average increase of 3.4% across all business sectors.
Meat Industry Ireland welcomes Bord Bia Report evidencing strong performance of Irish meat industry exports in 2024 and increased demand for Irish beef in 2025
Meat Industry Ireland (MII), the Ibec sector association representing primary beef, pork and lamb processing facilities, welcomes the continued strong performance of the Irish meat industry as evidenced in Bord Bia’s Performance and Prospects report for 2024/25 which was published this week.
WRC awards almost 40000 to manager with alcohol dependency who was dismissed for being intoxicated
The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) in recent weeks awarded almost €40,000 to a Supermarket Manager who was dismissed after he drank himself “comatose” on the premises when his employers went away to a wedding. The WRC Adjudication Officer noted that both sides accepted that the Complainant was an alcoholic and that this is well-recognised disability. The AO found that the Employment Equality Act’s requirements to make reasonable accommodation to allow the worker to perform their duties (disability notwithstanding) to the best of their efforts were ‘paramount’, even in the circumstances of a breach of trust.
Talent and skills
Ireland’s talent pool remains a key global competitive advantage for the sector. We need to ensure that Ireland is an attractive location for highly-skilled employees
FDI HR Forum
The FDI HR Forum meets quarterly and provides companies in the food and drink sector with an opportunity to discuss industrial relations and human resources issues, receive specialised information and updates relevant to the employment relationships for the sector and network with industry peers.
Engineering Industries Ireland
Explore Engineering Industries Ireland within Ibec. Access resources, insights, and support to advance the engineering sector's growth and innovation.