Ibec

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

What do Donald Trump’s April tariffs mean for Ireland?

Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock

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

Cross-Border worker numbers falling because of tax rules

Companies ‘appear to be struggling’ to comply with rules, especially with remote working, study finds

One Border, two systems, endless complications: ‘My NI colleagues work from home while I am forced to commute to an empty office’

Companies are increasingly wary of hiring cross-Border workers because of tax, pension and payroll issues, report warns

Tom Toner obituary: Former chairman of Forfás who believed economic growth was a precondition for a fair society

He often quipped that ‘too many people talk about dying for Ireland rather than living for it’

Is the cost-of-living crisis over? According to the head of Ibec, it never happened

Inflation has fallen back to target, but prices remain much higher than three years ago

Data centres could aid offshore wind development, report claims

Consultants argue data centres could soak up excess power generation from renewables that could reach 55% above demand

Light touch regulation did not work with banks and won’t work for video sharing platforms like TikTok

Coimisiún na Meán’s online safety code for video-sharing platforms contains echoes of the 2008 banking crisis

Veteran of Irish business Tom Toner has died

Inaugural chairman of Forfás held directorships with a number of major Irish groups right up until his death on Saturday

Government must hold centre ground on workers’ rights to ‘counter growth of far right’, says Ictu

Unions shift collective bargaining focus from transposition of EU directive due next month to action plan required in late 2025

New EU minimum wage law will not substantially alter trade union engagement, conference hears

Ibec executive director Maeve McElwee tells Leadership Summit any transformation of collective bargaining would be ‘huge ask’

Recruitment for non-remote jobs still a challenge for companies - Ibec survey

Almost one third of firms, mainly in the services sector, require employees attend the office at least three days a week with 26% now fully onsite and 14% remote

Michael O’Leary confident of legal victory in passenger cap row

Seen & Heard: Funding crunch for housebuilders; Hines’s €700, Liffey Valley scheme; Calls for new national fintech hub

‘It’s not pens, it’s people’s wellbeing so it’s important to get right’

Despite recognising their responsibility, four in five employers are not investing in workplace mental health supports

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