Recent News 26th October 2017 75% of companies plan to increase basic pay next year In advance of Ibec's HR Leadership Summit in Croke Park today, Ibec published its latest HR Update, which includes the results of a comprehensive new pay survey. The survey found that 75% of 25th October 2017 Irish Medtech Awards finalists announced The Irish Medtech Association, the Ibec group that represents the sector, today announced the finalists for the Irish Medtech Awards to be held in Galway, 6-7 December. The ceremony, jointly hosted 24th October 2017 Ireland to host globally renowned BioPharma conference 2018 BioPharmaChemIreland (BPCI)- the Ibec group that represents the sector, alongside the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association (IPHA) and the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and 20th October 2017 Industrial action at Irish Rail will cause huge disruption Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today said that the proposed industrial action at Irish Rail will cause massive and unnecessary disruption to the travelling public and businesses 18th October 2017 Wangiri fraud statement: Irish Cellular Industry Association This ‘one ring’ scam is known as a Wangiri, a Japanese term meaning one (ring) and cut. It occurs when a fraudster dials a range of numbers, often using an autodialling machine, usually from a 16th October 2017 US Supreme court ruling may cause conflict for Irish firms. Reacting to today’s decision by the US Supreme Court to hear the case of the US Government vs. Microsoft regarding a warrant to search an email account, Paul Sweetman, Director of Technology 15th October 2017 Ibec statement on weather warning For immediate release, Sunday 15 October 2017 Given the current red status weather warning and widespread issuing of public safety alerts, Ibec encourages all businesses to minimise the movement of 12th October 2017 Budget supply measures must be implemented quickly- PII Reacting to new residential property figures released by the CSO today, Property Industry Ireland (PII), the Ibec group for businesses working in the property sector, said that the growth in both 12th October 2017 Court ruling in favour of Athenry Apple datacentre welcomed Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, welcomed today’s High Court ruling allowing the Athenry Apple datacentre project to proceed. It upholds that the correct decision was made by Galway 12th October 2017 Industry leaders gather for Retail Ireland Summit 2017 Retailers have gathered in Dublin today to discuss the competitive challenges posed by international online retailers, and how bricks-and-mortar stores must engage in ‘experiential retail’ by 10th October 2017 Budget 2018 contains a welcome focus on housing -New Home Building Finance Ireland fund should help delivery of homes -Additional funding for housing infrastructure positive -Pleased to see the retention of Help to Buy Scheme -Absence of a range 10th October 2017 Budget will be positive for jobs and investment – Ibec Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has reacted positively to today’s budget, stating that it will help support further job creation and business investment. It noted that while the 10th October 2017 Personal tax cuts welcome,competitiveness not addressed Retail Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the retail sector, today welcomed the cuts to income tax announced as part of Budget 2018, but expressed its disappointment at Government’s failure 10th October 2017 Sugar tax will not tackle obesity The Irish Beverage Council, the Ibec group that represents soft drinks companies, today reacted to the introduction of a sugar-sweetened drink tax. Irish Beverage Council Director, Colm Jordan, 09th October 2017 Comprehensive approach to gender pay reporting needed Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, have issued a submission to the Department of Justice and Equality, supporting the need for a comprehensive approach to gender pay reporting by 06th October 2017 New approach to tall buildings is a move to be welcomed Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today welcomed planned Government measures allowing taller buildings and easing of restrictions on accommodation types. This sensible approach to 03rd October 2017 Government must continue to see importance of Dublin Port Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today stressed the importance of preserving the development of Dublin Port as an asset of strategic national infrastructure. The group was responding 02nd October 2017 Brexit impasse highlights need for decisive action in Budget Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today said the frustratingly slow progress of Brexit negotiations reinforces the need for decisive action in the upcoming budget to prepare for a 29th September 2017 New International Financial Services Apprenticeships launch Financial Services Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the sector, today launched two new International Financial Services Apprenticeships, aimed at both entry level employees looking for a
