Press Releases

22nd September 2017

CSO figures provide evidence of positive momentum in economy

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, welcomed today's strong jobs numbers published by the CSO. The numbers provide more evidence of broad positive momentum in the economy, despite Brexit

09th August 2017

Ibec forecasts strong economic growth & employment increases

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today published its latest Quarterly Economic Outlook (attached), which forecasts growth of 4.2% for 2017, and 3.2% in 2018. A strong labour market,

17th May 2017

Kenny served country with great energy and dignity

Reacting to the decision of Taoiseach Enda Kenny to step down from his position, Ibec CEO Danny McCoy said: "Enda Kenny represented Ireland at home and abroad with great energy and dignity. His

26th April 2017

Ibec statement on new tax plan of US President Donald Trump

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today noted the new tax plan launched by US President Donald Trump, which if passed in full, could provide some competitiveness pressure for Ireland,

09th March 2017

Overly cautious austerity mind set infecting economic policy

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today warned that political inaction and a lack of long-term planning means Ireland risks missing an opportunity to improve national infrastructure

12th December 2016

Growth forecasts revised down, but positive jobs outlook

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today published its Q4 Quarterly Economic Outlook, which revised down its 2016 GDP growth forecast to 3.7% from 3.9%, and the 2017 forecast to 2.8%

29th November 2016

Nicola Sturgeon addresses Irish business leaders

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today addressed a meeting of Irish business leaders in Ibec Head Office, Dublin, on the theme ‘A Vision of Inclusion: Global Scotland - Open for Business'.

14th November 2016

Immediate action needed to head off Brexit risks

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today called on Government to introduce a comprehensive package of new measures to head off the worst consequences of Brexit and increased global