The Irish economy is expected to see a GDP growth of 3.1% next year.

IBEC is calling on the Government to introduce supports for businesses in tomorrow's budget if there is a no-deal Brexit.

Household incomes are at record levels, according to a new report from business group IBEC.

Economic growth will be weaker in 2019, but will be affected even further in the event of a disorderly Brexit, business group Ibec has said.

The business group says it will help to tackle labour shortages.

Employers’ body Ibec has welcomed the increase in the number of people at work but warned that further employment growth could lead to labour shortages here with policy changes needed to address that.

Ibec has brightened its outlook for Ireland’s growth prospects, but has warned against complacency, with the economy close to capacity.

Ibec has cancelled an event with the Irish Saudi Arabia Business Council due to take place in Dublin today, following an international outcry over the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Career guidance services are under-resourced, offer disjointed support to individuals later in life and are out of tune with the needs of employers, according to Ibec.

University College Cork (UCC) has become the first third-level educational institution in the country to acquire Ibec’s KeepWell Mark in recognition of the University’s long-standing dedication to well-being and welfare for its workforce of almost 3,000 people.

Ibec has called for additional measures to help boost employment in the construction sector, saying current job-growth figures mask the true challenges facing the industry.

Business group Ibec has called for a new site value tax to replace commercial rates and the vacant site levy, as well as an easing of building height and density restrictions, to boost housing supply.

At first sight it would seem that Ireland is doing just fine if not swimmingly.

Business group Ibec said a county-by-county survey shows that tens of thousands of premises across the State urgently need a proper broadband service.

Business group IBEC is strongly supporting proposals for new tax measures to boost the country’s housing supply.

Business leaders say Ireland has made an exceptional recovery since the economic crisis.

In the coming week the Public Health (Alcohol Bill) will go to committee stage in the Seanad.

It also says unemployment should dip below 6% by the end of the year.

Food Drink Ireland at Ibec wants the Government to invest €600m in the next three years to help agri- food firms navigate Brexit challenges. 

Lingering uncertainty surrounding Brexit is hampering the future planning processes of nearly 80% of companies on the island of Ireland, according to a new report.

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has more than enough money to build schools and roads as well as to cut personal taxes but only if he throws off artificial fiscal constraints he is applying in his October budget, according to Ibec.

As talks on Brexit formally begin in Brussels later today, it has been claimed Irish companies may need to be subsidised to the tune of €300-€400m per year in order to help them trade through the disruption.

Ibec believes the Irish government needs to be more ambitious if it is to achieve the 2040 national planning framework.

The growing economic imbalance between the regions and the greater Dublin economy needs addressing as a matter of national urgency, according to business group Ibec.

Business group IBEC says our economic growth is looking very impressive despite fears over Brexit.

IBEC is warning that we risk serious long-term problems if we don't invest now in transport, housing, health and education.

The country risks missing a once in a generation chance to renew national infrastructure and private sector finance must be harnessed to deliver vital public investment, the chief executive of business and employer group Ibec will tell its business leaders conference today.

Ireland is missing a “golden opportunity” to ramp up investment in infrastructure that could help make it “Brexit-proof”, according to the chief executive of business and employer association Ibec.

Ibec says it will not meet ICTU at the Labour Court tomorrow to discuss the ongoing Tesco dispute.

Weak sterling is sending Irish consumers online and to the North.

A business group is warning the government that if it does not get a handle on public pensions, they will become unsustainable within a generation.

"We need to champion the merits of the Irish economic model."

Irish businesses exporting to the UK are already 15% less competitive than before the Brexit vote.

Employers' group IBEC wants to see the amounts awarded in personal injury claims reduced.

The employers group Ibec wants the Government to consider cutting Ireland’s 12.5% corporation tax rate in response to the UK’s plan to cut their rate to 15%.

Business group IBEC has warned that Ireland needs to lower taxes to stay competitive in the wake of the UK vote to leave the EU.

The Government should consider cutting the 12.5% corporation tax rate, and prepare an “aggressive” strategy in the budget to prepare for any fallout from the decision of the UK to quit the EU, business group Ibec has said.

The employers group IBEC have said Britain may attempt to poach multi-nationals like Google, and even major Irish firms, in the wake of the Brexit.

IBEC has said the Government needs to respond to plans by the UK to reduce its corporate tax rate.

Siptu has called for Ibec’s appointee to the Workplace Relations Commission to “consider her position” after the employer’s body criticised a Labour Court recommendation.

Business representative body Ibec has criticised the omission from the Programme for Government of the proposed major trade deal between the European Union and United States.