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
Ibec
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
Budget 2025: ‘Bonanza’ budget that pumps billions into economy repeats Ireland’s past mistakes, State watchdog warns
Spending boost set ‘to stoke inflation’, adding an estimated €1,000 to cost of a typical household’s yearly outgoings
Ireland could slash emissions by embracing circular economy - study
Country lagging behind in green construction when it could help meet housing demand, FII tells Oireachtas group
Audiovisual Ireland calls on Government to match UK screen tax credit
Ibec industry body says relief of 40% should be available to lower budget productions
Next government must not waste what is a generational opportunity to transform the country
Focus must be on infrastructure, education, and, critically, an energy strategy that balances the need for decarbonisation with the demands of a competitive economy
Head of Meta Ireland Anne O’Leary appointed Ibec president
Chief executive Danny McCoy says O’Leary has deep understanding of global business landscape in Ireland and has worked closely with SMEs
Next government must prioritise delivery of 300,000 new homes, says Ibec
Employers’ group publishes pre-election manifesto
Budget 2025 must be framed around infrastructure delivery rather than ‘handouts’, Ibec says
Employers’ group says potential for economy to grow is hinged on delivery of large-scale infrastructural projects
Spirits industry’s Covid hangover highlighted in new report
Value of Irish spirits exports drops by 9.3% in 2023 as consumers grapple with inflation
Failing to fund higher education adequately is blunting Ireland’s competitive edge
Ireland’s capacity to win the next wave of business investment is under threat due to interventionist policies in other jurisdictions
Do Ireland’s top earners pay too much tax?
Department of Finance considers whether State’s tax system is in fact too progressive and therefore uncompetitive
Chambers faces balancing act in first budget
The models suggest no need for a giveaway budget. Will the new finance minister listen?
Jack Chambers: what to expect from the youngest Finance Minister since Michael Collins
Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock
Customer-facing staff increasingly harassed, Ibec says
Employers body launches new ‘toolkit’ to deal with harassment and aggression in the workplace
Hundreds of senior civil servants have pensions valued at €2m or more, submissions to review group say
Groups seek Government to change standard fund threshold arrangements which could see them face additional taxation on retirement
Business relief at Sinn Féin’s election woes
Ibec concerned that rise of Independents could lead to disparate Opposition lacking cohesion to provide ‘robust engagement on the legislative process’
Labour legislation and collective bargaining: ‘For smaller, less well-resourced employers, it can all be very difficult to manage’
A report suggested the various measures would add about 19 per cent to costs in the hospitality sector by 2026 and about 15 per cent in retail
‘Charter’ to help reduce youth unemployment ‘step in right direction’
Some 50,000 long-term unemployed to receive ‘personalised’ supports
Ibec warns against giveaway budget before election
Taoiseach expected to reiterate Government pledges for tax cuts and welfare increases at National Economic Dialogue in Dublin
Ibec says new €10m cap on retirement relief should be ‘abandoned’ to avoid large tax bills for family businesses
From January 1st next, the exemption from capital gains tax for the disposal of a business to a child will be replaced by a cap of €10m, with a 33% tax applied to any amount above that sum
Dublin city centre traffic: Pause new measures to limit cars pending review, employers say
Employers group says time is needed to examine how traffic restrictions would interact with construction of Metrolink and outcome for new city centre taskforce
The Government’s small business package unpacked: What is in it and why is it coming now?
What measures has the Government introduced or promised and how have they been received?
Arrival of first overseas bank since Celtic Tiger a ‘win’ for consumers
Bankinter decision to target savings rates will be welcomed by Irish customers who largely have their money in ‘on demand’ accounts offering paltry returns
Employers have manufactured the SME ‘crisis’ to boost profits using assertion and anecdote
Increased profits, increased employment, a below-average insolvency rate: this doesn’t look like any kind of crisis
Global uncertainty leaves Irish economy in tight spot – Ibec
Business group forecasts upgraded GDP growth of 2% in 2024 and 3.4% in 2025
June referendum: What is the Unified Patent Court and why does it matter to me?
It was due to be held in June, but the failure to pass the family and care amendments have made this uncertain
Delay in changing sick pay law cannot be justified, union says
Call for State supports to businesses to be targeted as many seem unable to ‘wean themselves off’ wide range of help
Simon Harris needs to reset policies on labour costs to support small businesses struggling to make ends meet
PwC Insolvency Barometer released last week showed a 41 per cent increase in insolvencies, with SMEs accounting for 85 per cent of all business failures
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