Irish exporters have no choice but to trade through tariff uncertainty, Ibec says
Latest ruling narrows potential paths US government has to achieve trade aims, employers’ group says
Ibec
Rate of increase in consumer prices eased slightly to 2.7% in January
Ibec chief economist Gerard Brady says business lobby group expects an overall inflation rate of 2.3% for 2026
IFA’s ‘head-on-a-plate melodrama’ over Bord Bia chairman creates rift with Government
Farmers’ lobby backs itself into corner by demanding Larry Murrin be sacked
Three creche operators initiate judicial review proceedings over minimum pay levels
If the group is successful, it would mean increases to minimum rates would not be binding on operators
Denis O’Brien on Ireland’s need to stamp out racism and ‘move like lightning’ on infrastructure
Irish businessman shared his thoughts on these issues on podcast with Ibec chief Danny McCoy
Trump is learning he can’t always get what he wants. But neither can Ireland
Big American multinationals are ramping up their US investments - and this could have worrying implications for Ireland
Skills shortages hampering company growth, Ibec report suggests
Employer group wants better access to National Training Fund to which they must contribute each year
Industrial relations agencies annoyed at being kept in dark on collective bargaining plan
Labour Court and Workplace Relations Commission only found out on the day of strategy’s unveiling
Who decides what the common good is in Ireland? The uncommonly privileged, that’s who
For most people, reality is a constant battle, but our masters of the universe are seldom spotted entertaining everyday hassles
If you earn more than €20,000 you will now have to pay into a pension scheme
Auto-enrolment is designed to provide better retirement income for around 760,000 workers who are not members of occupational schemes
Calleary blocks employers looking to sidestep pension auto-enrolment for their workers
Minister for Social Protection sets minimum contribution for occupational pension schemes to counter perceived abuse of scheme loophole
In the world of AI, a second-class business degree won’t be much use
Policymakers and businesses are falling over themselves to talk about AI, but their ideas belong in the Father Ted category
European Council president makes a courtesy call as buzz about drones continues
Ibec urges increase in defence and security spending to safeguard business
Infrastructure plan is make or break test for State, experts say
Business welcomes reforms but warn that time for talking is now over with a need to see consistent commitment to implementation
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