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BioPharmaChem Impact 2026 brings together 430 delegates as the sector surpasses €139 billion in annual exports

BioPharmaChem Impact 2026 opens today in Dublin as the BioPharmaChem sector operates from a position of record strength, with annual exports now surpassing €139 billion. The sector brings together 430 senior representatives from across industry and government to set out a strategic roadmap ahead of Ireland’s EU Council Presidency.

May 06, 2026

Significant changes to work permit system as salary thresholds increase and 43 roles become eligible for employment permits

Neale Richmond TD, Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, on 20 December announced comprehensive changes to the employment permits system, with 43 changes to the jobs eligible for an employment permit as well as a roadmap for increasing salary thresholds.

 

 

December 22, 2023

Erosion of Competitiveness in European Industry Has Direct Implications for the Irish Engineering Sector

Engineering Industries Ireland (EII), the Ibec group representing the engineering sector, has today launched a series of policy priorities to guide engagement with policymakers in Brussels and Ireland ahead of the European elections next month and in anticipation of a general election.

May 21, 2024

Significant supports needed to assist the Food and Drink sector to improve both productivity and sustainability

Food Drink Ireland (FDI), the Ibec group representing the food and drink sector, has today published its Budget 2025 Submission (here) which calls for supports to improve both productivity and sustainability in Ireland’s most important indigenous manufacturing sector.

 

July 08, 2024

Minister O Donovan welcomes measures to future proof jobs in the Medical Technology Sector

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Patrick O’Donovan TD has today launched the Irish Medtech Skillnet’s Future Skills report for the Medtech sector at an event in Thomond Park.

June 27, 2024

Untapped potential holding back opportunities for growth in financial services in Ireland

Ireland risks foregoing opportunities to accelerate jobs and economic growth associated with financial services, with untapped potential in a number of areas.

May 10, 2024

Sustainable aviation fuel policy roadmap is important step forward – Irish aircraft leasing sector

Aircraft Leasing Ireland (ALI), the Ibec group that represents the aircraft leasing sector in Ireland, welcomes today’s publication of Ireland’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Policy Roadmap.

 


 

August 21, 2025

Financial Services Ireland welcomes signing into law of new Individual Accountability Framework

Financial Services Ireland (FSI), the Ibec group that represents the financial services sector in Ireland, has welcomed the signing into law of the new Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Act 2023.

 

March 10, 2023

BioPharmaChem Sector convenes to discuss opportunities for sustainable development of the biopharma ecosystem at BioPharmaChem Impact 2025

BioPharmaChem Ireland (BPCI), the Ibec group that represents the biopharmaceutical and chemical sector, today held its flagship conference, BioPharmaChem Impact 2025 Conference and Awards, at the Killashee House Hotel in Naas. 

May 08, 2025

Enhancing the R&D Tax Credit Scheme for Ireland’s Medtech Sector

Ireland’s Medtech industry is a world leader in health technology design, manufacturing, and export. With more than 450 companies, including 9 of the world’s top 10 medtech companies, operating across the country, including indigenous startups, contract manufacturers, and multinational R&D hubs, the sector contributes over €16 billion in exports and employs more than 48,000 highly skilled professionals.

May 30, 2025