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Better Childcare = Better Business
It might be surprising to some that business representative body Ibec lobbies on the importance of childcare, but it shouldn’t be.
Audiovisual Ireland welcomes Budget 2024 increase in Section 481 film tax credit cap
Audiovisual Ireland, the Ibec representative group for the screen industry (animation, film and television production, postproduction and VFX, television broadcasters, cable and other service providers, and screen content studios), welcomed today’s Budget announcement of an increase in the Section 481 film tax credit cap from €70 million to €125 million.
Further easing of restrictions on 29 June likely to see numbers depending on PUP fall further
Latest figures from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection show that on Tuesday 23 June, 465,900 people were in receipt of Pandemic Unemployment Payment at a cost of €163.1 million.
5G is here, your questions answered
What is 5G?
5G is the latest mobile technology following on from 2G, 3G and 4G. While 2G allowed voice calls and texts, 3G provided mobile internet access and 4G provided faster mobile internet allowing for the widespread use of apps and streaming of content.
Labour Market Challenges and Solutions
On 13 October 10.30am-12.30pm Ibec is hosting a workshop with the Department of Social Protection to discuss the labour market challenges faced by employers and the various activation programmes, employer services and subsidies available to help solve these issues.
Childhood Services Ireland seeks improvements to core funding for providers in Budget 2025
Childhood Services Ireland, the Ibec group representing early learning and care providers, has made its Budget 2025 submission to Government. The budget submission reflects a range of concerns among early learning and care providers, calling for improvements to core funding and/or the removal of the fee freeze.
Financial Services Ireland welcomes new CBI Individual Accountability Framework Standards and Guidance
Financial Services Ireland (FSI), the Ibec group representing the financial services sector, welcomes the publication today of the new Individual Accountability Framework (IAF) Standards and Guidance by the Central Bank of Ireland. At the FSI annual dinner this evening, where Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath T.D., is the keynote speaker, FSI will welcome the decision by the Central Bank to introduce a regulatory sandbox and will call on the Government to establish a dedicated Fintech hub.
CSO data shows strong growth in delivery of new homes
Data published today from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that 29,851 new homes were built in 2022, an increase of 45.2% when compared with 2021, exceeding the Housing for All target of 24,600 homes for the year.
Irish Beverage Council and Drinks Ireland Mark Key Milestone of 1 Billion Containers Returned Through Deposit Return Scheme
The Irish Beverage Council and Drinks Ireland, the Ibec groups representing the non-alcohol and alcohol beverage industries on the Island of Ireland, have welcomed the news that one billion containers have been returned through the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).