Infrastructure spending must come before tax cuts, says Ibec
Business lobby calls on Government to drop barriers in the planning system for big “common good” projects
Ibec
Irish whiskey is undergoing a market correction, a temporary blip, a ‘little pause’
Some 90% of producers have cut back on production amid slowdown
National effort required to maintain Ireland’s manufacturing edge
The 10th National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference and Exhibition will be an opportunity to learn more about the latest innovations that will help our manufacturing sector to compete
Irish drinks sector ‘uniquely exposed’ if EU fails to get tariffs lifted
Irish Whiskey Association and Drinks Ireland warn current 10% tariff is costing producers thousands of euro every week
Plan under way to protect telecoms network from extreme weather
Service providers may have to submit annual reports on implementation of measures
Why most families can’t afford to take paternity leave
Even though parental leave has personal, family and social benefits, only half of fathers take their two-week entitlement
WRC case delayed as adjudicator unsure she can grant order shielding identity of social media firm
Expected High Court judgment on the extent of anonymisation in tribunal hearings cited
Q&A: How will the Government’s new plan to support businesses affect workers?
Proposals to help companies deal with potential economic shocks from Trump’s trade war will delay the introduction of the living wage
Majority of workers see hybrid working as essential to wellbeing, survey shows
Ibec survey highlights shift in attitudes toward workplace wellbeing in the post-pandemic era
Parental leave can be ‘career suicide’ for male employees, conference told
Don’t assume all ‘straight white men’ benefit from current work practices, employers’ conference told
Pay transparency directive could lead to more legal actions against employers, Ibec event told
UK has seen number of substantial cases being taken over equal pay
Government delays Spring economic statement amid tariff uncertainty
Department of Finance had been expected to publish its annual performance report this week
Danny McCoy: US tariffs make it even more important for Ireland to enhance business competitiveness
Government must act swiftly to support businesses already feeling acute impact of tariffs
Workers face reduced hours from this weekend at firms impacted by US tariffs, Ibec claims
It’s understood that planning is underway for Tánaiste and Minister for Trade Simon Harris to travel to Washington to meet US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnik
Irish food and drink sectors brace for tariff impact with butter and whiskey in the firing line
Brands like Kerrygold and Jameson, among the most popular in the US in their respective categories, face uncertain future on US shelves
Sacked hospital catering supervisor tells WRC that racism accusations against her were orchestrated
Annette Ryan was summarily dismissed after four junior staff made formal complaints against her in July 2023
Ireland can’t take success of biopharma and chemical industries for granted
Government needs to take steps at home and in the European Union to ensure continued competitiveness of the sector
Worker who lost job after complaining about hotdesking arrangements awarded €20,000
Patricia Higgins ‘found herself working where a tradesman was cutting through roof above her desk’, WRC told
‘Different currency, same people.’ All-island market offers opportunity and challenges on both sides of the Border
North-South trade has grown rapidly, but more could be done to turn the Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor into a powerhouse, a conference has heard
As the global AI race intensifies, Europe tries to close the large gap
At a summit in Paris, the EU pledges to start putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to artificial intelligence
Dismissal of senior Dublin Airport executive accused of theft from terminal shops upheld
Senior employee of 25 years was arrested for stealing from retailers in airport complex
Trump’s tariff threat to Ireland: More bark than bite?
Ireland could be caught in the middle of a devastating US-EU trade war
OPW objects to plan for scheme near Custom House
Project envisages 14-storey mixed-use development on former City Arts Centre
Storm Éowyn: How serious is a red weather warning, and how should I prepare?
Storm is set to be ‘dangerous, destructive and among the most severe storms Ireland has ever seen’
Economy going through ‘moderation’ in growth with employment to slow, Ibec says
Business lobby group’s latest economic outlook is forecasting GDP growth of 1.7% this year and 2.1% in 2026
AI in the office: Trust gap with staff is a big hurdle for companies
In banking and insurance, 50% of the work that gets done today could actually be executed and completed by technology on its own, Accenture says
Ireland lacks a long-term master plan for energy sector - Ibec CEO
Ireland must take ‘big leaps as distinct to small steps’ in developing renewables, says SSE chief
Costs a concern for food and drink manufacturers despite positive sentiment
Three-quarters of companies in the sector expect wage costs to rise this year, said Food Drink Ireland
Retailers report better-than-expected Christmas sales after ‘challenging year’
Sector expects €8.9 billion in retail spending in December, €3 billion more than in other months
Rapidly-growing non-alcoholic beer market ‘underdeveloped’
Sales of 0.0 products rising fast but Irish consumers are a long way short of some European counterparts
Holyhead port closure: Thousands face anxious wait over crossings to Ireland in the run-up to Christmas
Major food retailers confident closure ‘will have very limited impact on customers, now that contingency plans are in place’
Looming launch of auto-enrolment pensions means no honeymoon for incoming minister
Companies have just nine months to prepare for mandatory workplace pension contributions from around 800,000 workers
Private sector unions should seek 7% pay increases next year, Ictu says
Remuneration hike would help make up for impact of inflation in previous years, union group claims
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