Policy positions

Entrepreneurial education

20/08/2015 - A well thought-out entrepreneurial education policy will maximise the potential of young people to develop the next generation of innovative products, services and processes.

Expert Group on future funding for higher education

26/02/2016 - Ibec has made a strong case for an income contingent student loan system.

Foreign languages in education

04/12/2014 - Irish companies need to be proficient in the language of their customer if they hope to be competitive in global markets.

Further education and training

01/06/2015 - The reconfiguration of the further education and training agencies presents new possibilities to develop a world-class integrated system of further education and training in Ireland

Higher education strategy

01/05/2015 - Effective implementation of the higher education stratety will affect how business works with IoTs and universities

National Skills Strategy 2025

22/01/2016 - Ireland should be internationally renowned for its talent and a workforce that is equipped with higher order skills required in the 21st century workplace.

Second level school curriculum reform

01/02/2015 - Reform of the Junior Certificate has been a long-standing policy objective of Ibec. Society and business need an education system that produces individuals who are adaptable, can think for themselves and have an appetite to learn.

Transition from second level to higher education

31/03/2015 - The Leaving Certificate is a high stakes examination, used for selection to higher education. There is growing anecdotal evidence that the system is no longer fit for purpose.