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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2017 14:13:39 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Industry leaders gather for Retail Ireland Summit 2017</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2017 07:05:22 GMT</pubDate>
<title >75% of companies plan to increase basic pay next year</title>
<description ><![CDATA[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 ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2017 11:39:34 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Irish Medtech Awards finalists announced</title>
<description ><![CDATA[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 ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2017 11:23:16 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Ireland to host globally renowned BioPharma conference 2018</title>
<description ><![CDATA[BioPharmaChemIreland (BPCI)- the Ibec group that represents the sector, alongside the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association (IPHA) and the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2017 14:40:09 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Industrial action at Irish Rail will cause huge disruption</title>
<description ><![CDATA[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  ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2017 15:31:34 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Wangiri fraud statement: Irish Cellular Industry Association</title>
<description ><![CDATA[This &#8216;one ring&#8217; 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 ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2017 11:20:35 GMT</pubDate>
<title >US Supreme court ruling may cause conflict for Irish firms.</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Reacting to today&#8217;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 ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Oct 2017 22:49:07 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Ibec statement on weather warning</title>
<description ><![CDATA[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 ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2017 16:30:39 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Budget supply measures must be implemented quickly- PII</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2017 16:25:27 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Court ruling in favour of Athenry Apple datacentre welcomed</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, welcomed today&#8217;s High Court ruling allowing the Athenry Apple datacentre project to proceed. It upholds that the correct decision was made by Galway ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2017 17:24:57 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Sugar tax will not tackle obesity</title>
<description ><![CDATA[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, ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2017 17:22:27 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Budget 2018 contains a welcome focus on housing</title>
<description ><![CDATA[-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 ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2017 17:18:19 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Personal tax cuts welcome,competitiveness not addressed</title>
<description ><![CDATA[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&#8217;s failure ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2017 16:19:53 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Budget will be positive for jobs and investment</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has reacted positively to today&#8217;s budget, stating that it will help support further job creation and business investment. It noted that while the ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2017 14:36:40 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Budget will be positive for jobs and investment &#8211; Ibec</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has reacted positively to today&#8217;s budget, stating that it will help support further job creation and business investment. It noted that while the ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2017 16:05:46 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Comprehensive approach to gender pay reporting needed</title>
<description ><![CDATA[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 ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2017 16:56:19 GMT</pubDate>
<title >New approach to tall buildings is a move to be welcomed</title>
<description ><![CDATA[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 ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2017 10:25:04 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Government must continue to see importance of Dublin Port</title>
<description ><![CDATA[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 ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2017 09:02:45 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Brexit impasse highlights need for decisive action in Budget</title>
<description ><![CDATA[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 ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2017 10:56:46 GMT</pubDate>
<title >New International Financial Services Apprenticeships launch</title>
<description ><![CDATA[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 ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2017 09:03:56 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Property experts discuss infrastructure challenges</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Property Industry Ireland (PII), the Ibec group representing businesses working in the property sector, held its annual conference today at The Marker Hotel in Dublin. Minister of State at the ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2017 09:03:33 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Proposition for US firms to invest in Ireland is compelling</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today stated that while the new tax proposals due to be announced by US President Donald Trump may pose some competitiveness pressures for Ireland, ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2017 13:50:47 GMT</pubDate>
<title >CSO figures provide evidence of positive momentum in economy</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, welcomed today's strong jobs numbers published by the CSO. The numbers provide more evidence of broad positive momentum in the economy, despite Brexit ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2017 10:30:15 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Edel Creely of Trilogy Technologies is new Ibec President</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today announced Edel Creely, Group Managing Director of Trilogy Technologies as its new President. In an address to Ibec&#8217;s annual President&#8217;s Dinner ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2017 14:47:19 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Address to Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Affairs</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec&#8217;s Director of EU and International Affairs Pat Ivory will today appear in front of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Affairs to discuss the Future of Europe. Please find attached a ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2017 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<title >UK business call for &#8220;status quo&#8221; Brexit transition welcome</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today welcomed the call by the Confederation of British Industry for a &#8220;status quo&#8221; Brexit transition that would see the UK remain in the single ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2017 14:44:26 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Government must ramp up infrastructure spend</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, said today's CSO growth figures for Quarter 2 of 2017 show that our economy continues to experience strong growth as we enter a period of great ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2017 10:14:27 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Ibec sets out business priorities for the North West</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today met with political representatives in the North West to set out the key investment and planning priorities for the region, as well as the ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2017 16:38:24 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Beef sector: now is not the time for EU-Mercosur trade deal</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Meat Industry Ireland (MII), the Ibec group representing the Irish meat processing and export sector, has today called on Government to block moves by the European Commission to complete the ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2017 09:30:59 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Medtech ambition to make Ireland prime commercial hub</title>
<description ><![CDATA[The Irish Medtech Association, the Ibec group that represents the sector, will present  the results of the first major survey on the domestic sector's commercial capabilities at a special event on ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2017 16:06:58 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Tax sovereignty must be protected in Future of Europe debate</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has welcomed the commitment made today by European Commission President Jean-Claude Junker in his State of the Union address to strengthen the ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2017 11:47:20 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Ibec sets out business priorities for the West</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today met with political representatives in the region to discuss key investment and planning priorities for the West along with measures needed in ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2017 11:43:12 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Ibec sets out business priorities for the Mid West &amp; Kerry</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, this week met with political representatives for the Mid West and Kerry to discuss key investment and planning priorities for the region, along with ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2017 11:17:38 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Reform to Junior Cycle will help develop critical skills</title>
<description ><![CDATA[ Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has welcomed today&#8217;s publication of results under the new Junior Cycle as an important landmark in education reform. The changes mean that the ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2017 11:15:01 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Budget 2018 must focus on increasing the supply of new homes</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Property Industry Ireland (PII), the Ibec group representing businesses working in the property sector, today said that the upcoming Budget needs to focus on the urgent need to increase the supply ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2017 17:30:05 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Corporate tax must be ring-fenced for capital investment</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today acknowledged the publication of the independent review of Ireland&#8217;s corporate tax code by Seamus Coffey. The group welcomed the analysis of the ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2017 11:56:09 GMT</pubDate>
<title >New South East Regional President appointed</title>
<description ><![CDATA[The Ibec South East Regional Executive Committee (REC), the group that represents business in the South East region, has today appointed the President of the Institute of Technology Carlow, Dr ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2017 10:20:22 GMT</pubDate>
<title >EIB unveils &#8364;300m lending programme &amp; new Ibec partnership</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Companies across Ireland will benefit from a new EUR 300 million long-term lending programme announced by the European Investment Bank (EIB) in Dublin earlier today. The new company financing scheme ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2017 13:46:51 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Technology Gateways supported &#8364;23m in innovation</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec Medtech and Engineering press release 
For immediate release: Wednesday 6 September Athlone event hears how Technology Gateways supported &#8364;23m in innovation - Ibec Medtech and Engineering ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Sep 2017 08:48:12 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Irish Beverage Council calls for deferral of soft drinks tax</title>
<description ><![CDATA[The Irish Beverage Council, the Ibec group that represents soft drinks companies, today published its pre-Budget submission, &#8220;All cost - No benefit&#8221;. Calling on the Minister for Finance to defer ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2017 08:43:33 GMT</pubDate>
<title >25th Annual Software Industry Awards launched</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Technology Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the tech sector, today launched the 25th Annual Software Industry Awards. Speaking at the launch, Paul Sweetman, Director of Technology Ireland ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2017 11:52:39 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Audiovisual group calls for extension of S481 tax incentive</title>
<description ><![CDATA[The Audiovisual Federation, the Ibec group that represents the sector, today published its submission for Budget 2018. Torlach Denihan, Director of Ibec's Audiovisual Federation said: "It is ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2017 13:38:39 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Moves to restrict student housing must be opposed &#8211; Ibec</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today called on Government to oppose and prevent measures under consideration by Dublin City Council to restrict student accommodation. The proposal ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2017 13:29:24 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Mid-summer falter in retail sales a cause for concern</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Retail Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the sector, warned that the retail sales figures for July, released by the CSO today, act as a timely reminder not to take continued growth in the ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2017 16:29:57 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Robust legal oversight of EU-UK trade relationship vital</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today welcomed the recognition by the UK that robust legal oversight would be needed to govern future EU-UK relations post-Brexit. The group said the ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2017 10:57:35 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Budget must help food &amp;drink sector maintain competitiveness</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Food Drink Ireland (FDI), the Ibec group that represents the food sector, today launched its Budget 2018 submission (attached). which calls on Government to introduce a series of measures so that ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2017 14:22:15 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Construction of North-South Interconnector is vital</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec - the group that represents Irish business, has today welcomed a High Court ruling in favour of An Bord Pleanála which should pave the way for the commencement of work on the long delayed but ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2017 10:48:22 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Global medtech market to be worth &#8364;475 billion by 2018</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ireland must seize the opportunities being created by the continued growth in the global medtech market, expected to be worth &#8364;475 billion next year. That will be the key message from more than 30 ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2017 12:26:20 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Ibec appoints Gerard Brady as Head of Tax and Fiscal Policy</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Gerard Brady has been appointed the new head of Ibec's Tax and Fiscal Policy unit. (Picture attached) Mr Brady will hold responsibility for shaping and driving Ibec's tax, economic and fiscal ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2017 12:24:46 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Ibec sets out business priorities &amp; solutions for Government</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Following the appointment of a new Taoiseach and his cabinet, Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has published a set of briefs outlining the business priorities for each ministerial ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2017 14:05:05 GMT</pubDate>
<title >UK Brexit paper welcome, but major challenges remain</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today welcomed the aim of the UK government to avoid customs checks on the island of Ireland and develop streamlined or new customs arrangements with ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2017 08:38:35 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Ibec welcomes increase in students in higher level maths</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has welcomed the continued increase in the number of leaving certificate students taking higher level mathematics but warns that improvements in ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2017 12:35:55 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Irish Medtech Awards launched amid strong industry growth</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Strong growth within the medtech industry is driving further investment and job creation. That&#8217;s according to a new survey published today by the Irish Medtech Association, the Ibec group that ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2017 08:28:02 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Ibec forecasts strong economic growth &amp; employment increases</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today published its latest Quarterly Economic Outlook (attached), which forecasts growth of 4.2% for 2017, and 3.2% in 2018. A strong labour market, ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2017 09:15:33 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Growing costs undermining retail recovery - Retail Ireland</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Retail Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the retail sector, today highlighted growing concern amongst retailers that the sector&#8217;s competitive position is being undermined as costs increase. ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2017 07:25:44 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Resources for Budget 2018 &#8364;400 million more than estimated</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today called on the Government to show further ambition in meeting Ireland&#8217;s critical infrastructure and demographic needs. Launching the group&#8217;s ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2017 16:35:51 GMT</pubDate>
<title >National Mitigation Plan; milestone on decarbonisation path</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today said the Government&#8217;s new statutory National Mitigation Plan is an important milestone in supporting the country&#8217;s transition to a low carbon, ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2017 16:32:49 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Forestry and climate change: Large potential and low cost</title>
<description ><![CDATA[The Irish Forestry and Forest Products Association (IFFPA), the Ibec group that represents the sector, have responded to today&#8217;s publication of the National Climate Mitigation Plan, outlining the ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2017 17:20:30 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Rise in minimum wage threatens retail competitiveness</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Retail Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the retail sector, today expressed deep concern at the Low Pay Commission recommendation to increase the National Minimum Wage to &#8364;9.55 in 2018, an ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2017 17:17:59 GMT</pubDate>
<title >No justification for national minimum wage increase</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today said that there is no justification for further increases to the national minimum wage in the current economic climate and called on Minister ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2017 16:05:55 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Ibec welcomes review of the National Training Fund</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has welcomed the Government&#8217;s decision to review the effectiveness of National Training Fund (NTF) expenditure,  and to involve employers in ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2017 16:04:13 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Underlying growth in Irish economy remains very robust</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, welcomed the publication of new national accounts published today by the CSO which show that the economy continues to grow strongly despite the ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2017 17:18:02 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Economic Statement; a positive change in policy direction</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today welcomed Government&#8217;s Summer Economic Statement as an ambitious change in policy direction. Whilst remaining prudent about our public finances, ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2017 17:11:19 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Irish business sets out Brexit priorities in Brussels</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, will today in Brussels set out comprehensive proposals to limit the negative impact of Brexit on business and the wider European economy. However, the ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2017 16:59:30 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Irish business sets out key Brexit priorities in Brussels</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, will today in Brussels set out comprehensive proposals to limit the negative impact of Brexit on business and the wider European economy. However, the ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2017 08:53:41 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Retailers call for reform of local authority rates system</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Retail Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the retail sector, today launched a new policy paper entitled &#8216;Tackling the rates burden&#8217;. The paper highlights the serious deficiencies in the ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2017 15:10:15 GMT</pubDate>
<title >The Impact on Media of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Commenting on a new study 'The Potential Impact on Irish Media of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015',  by economist Jim Power and commissioned by various media organisations, Ibec, the group ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2017 08:10:09 GMT</pubDate>
<title >'Living Wage' a fundamentally flawed concept - Ibec</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has said that the &#8216;living wage&#8217; is a fundamentally flawed concept and is the wrong way to address cost of living pressures. The concept of a 'living ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2017 14:33:39 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Irish Medtech Association helps launch new IP guide</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Irish Medtech Association, the Ibec group that represents the sector, today helped launch a practical new guide offering advice for businesses on managing the latest intellectual property (IP) ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2017 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Newly accredited financial services apprenticeship announced</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Financial Services Ireland (FSI), the Ibec group that represents the sector, and the National College of Ireland (NCI) today announced two newly accredited International Financial Services paid ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2017 10:28:27 GMT</pubDate>
<title >CETA will provide trade opportunities for Irish business</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today said that the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the EU and Canada was essential for increasing market access and ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 15:14:43 GMT</pubDate>
<title >70% fall in 11-15 year olds consuming sugar-sweetened drinks</title>
<description ><![CDATA[The Irish Beverage Council (IBC), the Ibec group that represents soft drinks companies, highlighted a new World Health Organisation (WHO) Europe report showing 11-15 year olds in Ireland who ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2017 17:37:36 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Disparity between retail sales volume &amp; value causes concern</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Retail Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the sector, welcomed the strong growth in retail sales evidenced by the May sales numbers released by the CSO today. But the group cautioned against a ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2017 13:20:48 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Ibec calls on Government to show prudence with a purpose</title>
<description ><![CDATA[At the National Economic Dialogue in Dublin Castle today, Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, urged the Government to show ambition at a critical juncture for the Irish economy by ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2017 08:55:02 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Irish and UK retailers highlight Brexit challenges</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Retail Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the sector, today joined forces with the British Retail Consortium and the Northern Ireland Retail Consortium to explore the implications for the ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2017 12:44:07 GMT</pubDate>
<title >European MedTech Week</title>
<description ><![CDATA[The Irish Medtech Association, the Ibec group that represents the sector, said that the latest figures from Eurostat on 'Amenbale and preventable deaths statistics' showed that the medtech sector in ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2017 07:03:47 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Brexit: Challenges with solutions</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today launched a comprehensive set of proposals to progress EU-UK negotiations and limit the negative impact of Brexit on business and the wider ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2017 12:40:23 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Oireachtas Joint Committee on Social Protection</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today appeared before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Social Protection and called on it to remove flawed provisions on defined benefit pensions ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2017 08:16:17 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Property Industry Ireland welcomes new Housing Minister</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Property Industry Ireland (PII), the Ibec group for businesses working in the property sector, today congratulated Eoghan Murphy on becoming the new Minister for Housing. PII Director, Dr. David ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2017 16:50:21 GMT</pubDate>
<title >New Cabinet must focus on agri-food policy implementation</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Food Drink Ireland (FDI), the Ibec group that represents the food and drink sector, has called for a sharp focus from Government on policy implementation for the agri-food sector as it faces into ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2017 15:07:44 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Ibec congratulates Leo Varadkar on becoming new Taoiseach</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today congratulated Leo Varadkar on his election as Taoiseach and said that the business community is looking forward to engaging productively with ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2017 13:49:49 GMT</pubDate>
<title >CETA presents opportunities for Irish business - Ibec</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today said that the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement  (CETA) between Canada and the EU, will increase market access opportunities for Irish ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2017 14:44:07 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Quality regulatory regime crucial to winning Brexit jobs</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Financial Services Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the sector, said today that securing an intelligent forward looking settlement with the UK, with high quality regulation and staying ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2017 10:20:59 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Collective pay agreement critical for stability - Ibec</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, noted today&#8217;s development of a draft public sector pay deal based on initial available information. A collective pay agreement between public service ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2017 12:04:02 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Policies on future of Europe must support business substance</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today outlined their economic and social vision for Europe at an event hosted by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in Dublin to ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2017 08:32:03 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Irish business remain committed to Paris Agreement</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has today reaffirmed its support for the Paris Agreement on Climate Change following the decision by US President Donald Trump to withdraw the country ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2017 16:08:47 GMT</pubDate>
<title >BioPharmaChem Ireland appoints new chair</title>
<description ><![CDATA[BioPharmaChem Ireland (BPCI), the Ibec group that represents the sector, today announced Dr. David Keenan, VP Global External Supply and Managing Director of Mallinckrodt Pharmaceutical Ireland, as ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2017 10:20:40 GMT</pubDate>
<title >1,100 new manufacturing and polymer apprentices by 2025</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Irish Medtech Association and Plastics Ireland, the Ibec groups that represent the medtech and polymer sectors, today launched three new apprenticeship schemes as part of the Department of Education ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2017 10:44:47 GMT</pubDate>
<title >MSD investment confirms thriving biopharmaceutical hub</title>
<description ><![CDATA[BioPharmaChem Ireland, the Ibec group that represents business in the sector, said the announcement of MSD to invest &#8364;280 million in Ireland over the next three years bolsters the country&#8217;s status ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 May 2017 13:57:01 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Late Easter drives growth in April's retail sales</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Retail Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the sector, today welcomed the continued growth in retail sales as evidenced by the April sales numbers released by the Central Statistics Office this ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2017 10:49:54 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Food sector must plan for regulatory divergence post-Brexit</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Food Drink Ireland (FDI), the Ibec group that represents the sector, today called on the Government and the European Commission to ensure that food regulation remains a top priority throughout ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2017 12:08:46 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Irish business model leads to exceptional jobs growth in Q1</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, welcomed today's exceptionally strong jobs numbers published by the CSO as a sign of the strength and substance behind our business model and that the ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2017 08:26:09 GMT</pubDate>
<title >EU Commission report will limit Irish fiscal space by &#8364;7 bn</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has today said that the latest European Commission report on the Irish economy and public finances fails to appreciate the full substance of the ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2017 12:02:08 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Brexit risks demand an assertive response - FDI</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Representatives from Food Drink Ireland (FDI) and Meat Industry Ireland (MII) will today appear before the Seanad Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the UK from the EU, where they will set out ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2017 10:59:30 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Kilkenny event promotes digital innovation &amp; data protection</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Ibec's vision for a globally competitive digital economy that delivers jobs, growth, and prosperity in Ireland will be explored in greater detail at a seminar in the Lyrath Estate Hotel, Kilkenny on ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2017 18:19:51 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Kenny served country with great energy and dignity</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Reacting to the decision of Taoiseach Enda Kenny to step down from his position, Ibec CEO Danny McCoy said: "Enda Kenny represented Ireland at home and abroad with great energy and dignity. His ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2017 08:11:55 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Ibec calls for response to cyber attacks</title>
<description ><![CDATA[Commenting on this weekend's unprecedented international cyber attacks Erik O'Donovan, Ibec's Head of Digital Policy said "While Ireland appears to have been spared so far in the wave of cyber ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2017 14:44:52 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Brexit will intensify competition for investment</title>
<description ><![CDATA[After a meeting with EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier in Dublin this morning, Ibec CEO Danny McCoy welcomed the awareness of Ireland's unique Brexit exposure, and said Irish concerns now ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2017 08:34:44 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Authorities must act on dangerous &amp; illegal wildfires- IFFPA</title>
<description ><![CDATA[The Irish Forestry and Forest Products Association (IFFPA), the Ibec group that represents the sector, today called on Government and the Gardaí to ensure that the rule of law in relation to fires ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2017 08:19:23 GMT</pubDate>
<title >Ibec to meet EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier</title>
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