Ibec unveils action plan with 50 ideas to drive growth in economy

Employers’ group Ibec yesterday unveiled its “Action Plan for Recovery” which included 50 ideas to drive growth in the economy.

The policies were broken down into three areas — support job creation, restore domestic demand, and deliver world class public services.

Speaking at the launch, Ibec director general Danny McCoy said: “The positive outcome from the recent EU summit should reduce Ireland’s sovereign debt burden and improve sustainability, but to make real progress we need economic growth to take off. Exports are doing well, but we need all sectors of the economy to fire on all cylinders.