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The next General Election in Ireland will take place between now and March 2025.
The Irish business community is a key component of a healthy and vibrant society. It is well understood how businesses provide opportunities for meaningful employment in local areas. More than that, they also act as a lynchpin of social life in our communities in our cities, towns and villages.
In this episode of Ibec Responds, Nikki Gallagher, Head of Public Affairs, is joined by Fergal O’Brien, Executive Director of Lobbying and Influence, and Danny McCoy, Ibec CEO, to discuss Ibec’s ‘Electing for Business’ General Election manifesto.
Find out more about our General Election manifesto here.
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Ep. 68 / Ibec Responds
How Mr. Price champion a culture of diversity, acceptance and equity
Kara McGann, Head of Skills and Social policy at Ibec, speaks to Edel McSorley, Operations Director at Mr. Price Branded Bargains, they discuss how to create the environment that is needed to champion diversity, acceptance and equity
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Ep. 67 / Ibec Responds
The importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Kara McGann, Head of Skills and Social Policy at Ibec, is joined by Oliver Wall, Chief of Staff and Head of Corporate Affairs at Bank of Ireland Group. They discuss the importance of maintaining a strong, open culture of diversity and inclusion and tangible ways of approach from both a customer and employee lens.
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Ep. 66 / Ibec Responds
Economic Outlook Q1 2025
Chief Economist at Ibec, discusses key findings from our 2025 Q1 Economic Outlook report with Ibec Economists, Hazel Ahern-Flynn and Mourad Mejdi.
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Ep. 65 / Ibec Responds
The Global Compass - Cracking the Code
In this episode of Ibec Responds, Nikki Gallagher, Head of Public Affairs at Ibec, sits down with Jackie King, Executive Director of Ibec Global, to explore their latest Global Compass. From evolving definitions of competitiveness to the rise of protectionism, technological dominance, and resilience through intelligence ecosystems, this discussion offers valuable insights into navigating the shifting global landscape.