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FDI Business Monitor Q3 2024
High costs are a persistent challenge for the food and drink sector.
Public Affairs
Industry reputation is a key issue for the prepared consumer foods sector. Our Public Affairs Group, comprising public affairs and corporate affairs professionals from member companies meets quarterly.
Irish Medtech
The Irish Medtech is the business association within Ibec representing the medical technology sector. The Irish Medtech Association has more than 250 members, located throughout the island of Ireland. The group’s broad focus is to promote and support an environment that encourages the sustainable development and profitable growth of our FDI multinational and SME member companies. The Irish Medtech Association is led by a Board of CEOs and Chief Representatives, it implements its strategy through working groups and taskforces. We also deliver training and upskilling for the MedTech and engineering businesses in Ireland through our apprenticeship and springboard programmes and our Skillnets Networks.
Digital Health
The Ibec Digital Health Working Group’s vision is to enable Ireland to become a recognised global hub for digital health, where companies can develop and commercialise products, as well as attract projects and investments. To drive this Ibec has brought together the Irish Medtech Association, Technology Ireland and BioPharmaChem Ireland for a special cross-sectoral campaign which spans a publication, map, presentation, digital collateral, events, training, and more. Our aim is to drive cross-sectoral engagement, and increase awareness of Ireland as a place ‘Where Digital Health Thrives’ to ensure we have the right business policies and conditions to grow the digital heath sector here.
AI in Medtech - Quality and Regulatory Reimagined
This webinar will explore how AI is transforming compliance, quality management, and regulatory affairs in the medtech sector. Bringing together perspectives from industry (Boston Scientific), consultancy (Trinzo), and a notified body (BSI), the session will examine both the opportunities and challenges AI presents for QARA professionals. From automating documentation to enhancing risk management and decision-making, AI is already reshaping how organisations approach quality and regulatory processes.
This session will provide practical insights into how medtech companies can harness AI responsibly while meeting regulatory requirements. Speakers will share real-world examples, regulatory expectations, and best practice approaches for integrating AI into QARA functions. Whether you are preparing for AI-driven changes or already implementing new technologies, this session will equip you with the knowledge and strategies to navigate the evolving compliance landscape.
Irish Medtech Awards finalists reflect sector’s impact transforming lives through innovation
Irish Medtech, the Ibec group that represents the medtech sector, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland today revealed the finalists of the Irish Medtech Awards 2025, which are held as part of Medtech Rising, 3-4 December, in The Galmont, Galway.
Stryker leads the way: Anngrove site first to get accredited under the new KeepWell Mark™ standards
The medical devices industry provides rewarding career opportunities, employing over 48,000 people in Ireland. Attracting and retaining talent is essential, requiring a diverse, safe, and inclusive workplace. Stryker, a global leader in medical technology and one of Cork’s largest private-sector employers, prioritises employee wellbeing. Recently, Stryker’s Anngrove facility became the first to achieve accreditation under the new KeepWell standards, driven by a proactive wellbeing strategy and strong employee engagement.
Irish Insurers call on Government and Central Bank of Ireland to engage with Italian counterparts to avoid protectionist measures that undermine fundamental freedoms of the Single Market
Financial Services Ireland (FSI) and Insurance Ireland have contributed to a consultation by the Italian Supervisory Authority, IVASS.
Biopharmachem Ireland
Biopharmachem Ireland represents the biopharma and chemical sectors. We influence, support and represent the sector in realising its ambition by bringing together all relevant stakeholders in the State, namely: industry, the government, the research community and the public at large to effectively communicate the unique attractiveness of Ireland as a leading location for the supply and development of pharmaceutical products. Our Laboratory apprenticeship programmes allow companies an unrivalled opportunity to grow and develop their talent pipeline and drive business growth into the future. In addition, our Pharamchem Skillnet encourages companies with shared training needs to collaborate and achieve their training goals in a cost effective manner.
Diversifying talent pipeline key to addressing supply chain skills shortage - Ibec
Today, Ibec hosted an event with Minister of State Jack Chambers to discuss potential skills shortages within Ireland's supply chain network, as part of the Government's 'Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Week 2024.'