Today, we've launched our pre-Budget 2025 submission "Sharpening our Edge". The upcoming Budget presents the Government with an opportunity. The Irish economy has emerged stronger than ever from a period of significant turbulence. The State has both a significant forecasted Budget surplus and is running a significant surplus in our Balance of Payments. We are in the enviable position of being flush with the resources we have built through exporting, rather than borrowing from abroad. Securing our international competitiveness will be dependent on how well we can invest in our critical physical infrastructure, efficiency of regulation and public services, access to talent, and further development of the all-island economy. The Budget is an opportunity to set out a vision for the country we are building in the next five years, rather than a short-term sugar rush. Setting aside €6 billion into funds for the very long-term future is one part of this, but there must also be more immediate ambitions to harness the resources we have available. In our full submission we set out in detail over 75 evidence-based policy recommendations. These policies would drive Ireland’s ability to compete in an increasingly competitive global environment by addressing these major deficits. This document gives a brief overview of some of the key strategic asks. Sharpening our competitive edge is within the gift of the Government. Fergal O'Brien Gerard Brady Hazel Ahern-Flynn Mourad Mejdi
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Our celebration of Irish Whiskey Tourism on Wednesday was a resounding success. We would like to thank all those who helped in any way to make it so, and thank our Ibec and Drinks Ireland - Ibec colleagues who joined on the evening. Our Director Eoin Ó Catháin spoke to Joe Lynam on Newstalk Breakfast this morning about the whiskey distillery visitor numbers and much more - be sure to give it a listen here: https://lnkd.in/dxUBwyz
On Wednesday, we celebrated another landmark year for Irish Whiskey Tourism, and a very special anniversary. Our newly-published figures show that over 800,000 visitors took the opportunity to visit a Irish Whiskey distillery or visitor centre in the past year. All our whiskey distilleries can be found at https://lnkd.in/gBXCxQsU, and I encourage you to check them out! We are celebrating 700 years of Irish Whiskey Tradition - in 1324 a medieval manuscript was published in Kilkenny called the Red Book of Ossory which contains the first mention of distillation and aqua vitae or uisce beatha. This, of course, became whiskey. Our tradition dates back seven centuries and we are delighted to see that it's going from strength to strength since then. We gathered at Roe & Co Distillery in Dublin's The Liberties where Manchan Magan gave us incredible insight into the Irish words and phrases associated with our stewardship of the land, the craftsmanship that goes into making Irish Whiskey and the passion we exhibit while enjoying it. Alice Mansergh, CEO of Tourism Ireland, spoke to the upcoming campaign to promote whiskey distillery experiences to the international visitor - from whiskey enthusiasts to the culturally curious. Each distillery has a unique story and personality to share and we are hopeful that more visitors from all over the world can come to Ireland to learn about whiskey from the source! Catherine Toolan, Managing Director of Diageo Brand Homes, in turn allowed us to learn more about Roe & Co - one of the Association's newest distilleries but one with a unique spirit and heart. It was an amazing venue. We had an amazing time in the company of friends, colleagues and well-wishers on Wednesday evening, and I'd like to thank all those who worked so hard on ensuring the event's success. In particular, I'd like to thank the Roe & Co, Tourism Ireland, Alice Public Relations and Red and Gray who put in hours of work to ensure smooth collaboration and cooperation, all of our members who travelled ó chian is ó chóngar to attend, and everyone who attended to support our industry. Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine, as was said at the event - there is strength in numbers - and events like Wednesday's show how true it is. P.S. The Red Book of Ossory is available to visit from 29th July in St. Canice's Cathedral in Kilkenny, and the Kilkenny Whiskey Guild has done trojan work on behalf of the sector to make Kilkenny one of Ireland's whiskey capitals. I cannot wait to visit and encourage you all to do the same!
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📢 Episode 43 of Ibec Responds is now available wherever you source your podcasts and on our website: https://lnkd.in/gymtXiNE This weekend will see Croke Park host the All-Ireland Football final between Armagh and Galway. In this episode of #IbecResponds, Avine Mcnally, Head of Membership at Ibec, and Peter McKenna, Stadium and Commercial Director at Croke Park, examine Croke Park's significance in Ireland's Experience Economy, the importance of community, and their journey in sustainability practices.
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Our Chief Operations Officer, Liam O'Donoghue, shares how his role supports the 16 commitments of our Customer Charter. More information on our Customer Charter is available here: https://lnkd.in/ecujzzGJ
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Our customer charter, comprised of 16 commitments, sets out our standards and commitments to all our customers throughout their experience with us, whether they be members, customers, strategic partners, internal and external stakeholders. It reflects how our purpose and values are lived through our work and is core to our vision of being an organisation of substantial influence and impact. Over the coming weeks, we will be sharing examples from members of the Ibec team of how we put our Charter into practice with our actions and activities. More information on our Customer Charter is available here: https://lnkd.in/ecujzzGJ
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🚨 LAST DAY for Early Bird Tickets! 🚨 Don't miss out on Ibec’s HR Leadership Summit 2024 themed Sustaining Success. Join over 450 HR Directors, CPOs, HR Business Partners, and Senior HR Professionals at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre on Wednesday, 23 October. Secure your spot today! 🌟 Why Attend? · Explore cutting-edge HR innovations. · Gain insights from top industry experts. · Network with leading professionals. · Gain strategies to elevate your HR practices. ⏳ Hurry! Early bird offer ends today, Tuesday 23 July. Book your place now to enjoy the discount and ensure your participation in this must-attend event. Book here: https://lnkd.in/eha4MubY #IbecHR #HRLeadership #IbecEvents #EarlyBird #HRInnovation #Ibec
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Ibec has published the summer 2024 edition of the Europe & Global Focus. This edition analyses the change in the EU legislative cycle 2024-2029 and what this means for Irish business, including the new Irish MEPs and the committees they will sit on in the European Parliament, the Political Guidelines for the next European Commission, and much more. Read the edition: https://lnkd.in/g4PWSQV
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This weekend will see Croke Park host the All-Ireland Hurling final between Clare and Cork. Peter McKenna, Stadium Director and his team will welcome over 82,000 fans this Sunday. Major sporting events, like the All-Irelands, are more than competitions, they contribute substantially to the Experience Economy by offering attendees a blend of entertainment, camaraderie and cultural immersion. A 2021 report for Sport Ireland estimated that Irish consumers spent over €3.3bn on sport in 2018, and it valued the economic activity of volunteers at €1.5bn. Discover more about Croke Park, its activities, scale and how sustainability is also a core value that underpins its operations. #YourExperienceEconomy #MoreThanMeetsTheEye
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One of the topics for discussion at this year’s Ibec HR Leadership Summit is 'Evolution of Human Resources'. Watch as Maeve McElwee, Executive Director, Employer Relations, Ibec, provides more details on this. Remember, the early bird ends on 23 July. Book your place now https://lnkd.in/eha4MubY #IbecHR
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Episode 24 of our KC Connect podcast is now available to listen to wherever you source your podcasts and on our website 👉 https://lnkd.in/eiFR8-vj Lone Working is becoming increasingly common with delivery drivers and remote workers often working alone. Although Lone workers cannot be subject to constant supervision, it is still and employers’ duty to ensure their safety and health at work. In this episode, Michael Gillen, OSH Manager, Ibec, and Bernie McMeel, OSH Advisor from Ibec’s Knowledge Centre, discuss the challenges facing employers managing lone working in their organisation, look at the legal requirements for lone working and some options for control measures, including technological advances to mitigate identified risks. Linda Reid, Magda Kozub, Aoife McFadden, Laura Jayne Emmo, Muireann McEnery, Lorraine Parkes
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