Economic Outlook Q4 2023
Ibec Executive Director of Lobbying and Influence, Fergal O'Brien and Ibec Chief Economist, Gerard Brady, discuss key findings from our Economic Outlook Q4 2023 report.
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DownloadFor this episode of Ibec Responds, we are joined by Ibec's own Fergal O'Brien, Executive Director of Lobbying and Influence, and Gerard Brady, Chief Economist.
They discuss the key findings from our 2023 Q4 Economic Outlook. With the economy now entering a period of slowdown and consolidation, Government decisions on labour costs are now a major concern for business.
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