Ibec

Audiovisual Ireland calls on Government to match UK screen tax credit

Ibec industry body says relief of 40% should be available to lower budget productions

Next government must not waste what is a generational opportunity to transform the country

Focus must be on infrastructure, education, and, critically, an energy strategy that balances the need for decarbonisation with the demands of a competitive economy

Head of Meta Ireland Anne O’Leary appointed Ibec president

Chief executive Danny McCoy says O’Leary has deep understanding of global business landscape in Ireland and has worked closely with SMEs

Next government must prioritise delivery of 300,000 new homes, says Ibec

Employers’ group publishes pre-election manifesto

Budget 2025 must be framed around infrastructure delivery rather than ‘handouts’, Ibec says

Employers’ group says potential for economy to grow is hinged on delivery of large-scale infrastructural projects

Spirits industry’s Covid hangover highlighted in new report

Value of Irish spirits exports drops by 9.3% in 2023 as consumers grapple with inflation

Failing to fund higher education adequately is blunting Ireland’s competitive edge

Ireland’s capacity to win the next wave of business investment is under threat due to interventionist policies in other jurisdictions

Do Ireland’s top earners pay too much tax?

Department of Finance considers whether State’s tax system is in fact too progressive and therefore uncompetitive

Chambers faces balancing act in first budget

The models suggest no need for a giveaway budget. Will the new finance minister listen?

Jack Chambers: what to expect from the youngest Finance Minister since Michael Collins

Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock

Hundreds of senior civil servants have pensions valued at €2m or more, submissions to review group say

Groups seek Government to change standard fund threshold arrangements which could see them face additional taxation on retirement

Customer-facing staff increasingly harassed, Ibec says

Employers body launches new ‘toolkit’ to deal with harassment and aggression in the workplace

Business relief at Sinn Féin’s election woes

Ibec concerned that rise of Independents could lead to disparate Opposition lacking cohesion to provide ‘robust engagement on the legislative process’

Labour legislation and collective bargaining: ‘For smaller, less well-resourced employers, it can all be very difficult to manage’

A report suggested the various measures would add about 19 per cent to costs in the hospitality sector by 2026 and about 15 per cent in retail

‘Charter’ to help reduce youth unemployment ‘step in right direction’

Some 50,000 long-term unemployed to receive ‘personalised’ supports

Ibec warns against giveaway budget before election

Taoiseach expected to reiterate Government pledges for tax cuts and welfare increases at National Economic Dialogue in Dublin

Ibec says new €10m cap on retirement relief should be ‘abandoned’ to avoid large tax bills for family businesses

From January 1st next, the exemption from capital gains tax for the disposal of a business to a child will be replaced by a cap of €10m, with a 33% tax applied to any amount above that sum

Dublin city centre traffic: Pause new measures to limit cars pending review, employers say

Employers group says time is needed to examine how traffic restrictions would interact with construction of Metrolink and outcome for new city centre taskforce

The Government’s small business package unpacked: What is in it and why is it coming now?

What measures has the Government introduced or promised and how have they been received?

Arrival of first overseas bank since Celtic Tiger a ‘win’ for consumers

Bankinter decision to target savings rates will be welcomed by Irish customers who largely have their money in ‘on demand’ accounts offering paltry returns

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