Ibec Director of Lobbying & Influence; proud Limerick native economic exile in Dublin; Munster rugby mad; get a kick out of economics and all things policy
Dublin City, Ireland
Joined April 2012
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Join us at the CBI/@ibec_irl #AllIsland25 Annual Business Conference, in association with strategic partner @BelfastHarbour on 12 June @Ballymascanlon, Dundalk, and hear key speakers discuss how we can all benefit from shared economic opportunities.
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How will the recent tariff announcement by the U.S administration impact Irish business?
@OBrienFergal and @GerardBrady100, Chief Economist, give their reaction and analysis in the latest episode of #IbecResponds.
Listen now: ibec.ie/ibec-podcasts/ibec-r…
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Earlier today, we held a webinar for #Ibec members to give our initial reaction and analysis of the U.S tariffs featuring input from Danny McCoy, Fergal O'Brien, Gerard Brady, Pat Ivory and Sharon Higgins.
Watch now: register.gotowebinar.com/rec…
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What were the main perspectives on U.S business taken from our recent international engagements?
@OBrienFergal and Pat Ivory discussed key #Ibec engagements in the UK, EU and US, in the latest episode of #IbecResponds
Listen now: ibec.ie/ibec-podcasts/ibec-r…
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#Ibec's @OBrienFergal and Pat Ivory share key insights as they reflect on our recent international activities in the UK, the European Parliament in Brussels, and the US, in the latest episode of #IbecResponds.
Listen now: ibec.ie/ibec-podcasts/ibec-r…
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@OBrienFergal joined Nikki Gallagher in the latest episode of #IbecResponds to discuss the results of our latest CEO Survey, and the role #Ibec plays in communicating research based policy priorities to Government.
Listen now: ibec.ie/ibec-podcasts/ibec-r…
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Nikki Gallagher is joined by @OBrienFergal to discuss our recent CEO Survey in this episode of #IbecResponds.
They explore what this research tells us about business sentiment in Ireland and how it is used to shape our policy priorities.
Listen now: ibec.ie/ibec-podcasts/ibec-r…
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At the launch of a new macro-economic model for NI, developed by @NIESRorg and @ESRIDublin, @CBI_NI Director @angela_mcgowan took part in a panel discussion with Adele Bergin @ESRIDublin, Barry Byrne, CEO @MountCharles, Alan Gourley, @GrantThorntonNI & Fergal O'Brien @ibec_irl.
ALT A panel discussion at the launch of a new macro-economic model for Northern Ireland.
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@OBrienFergal joined @EnglishRachael on @RTENewsAtOne (@RTERadio1) to discuss potential tariffs on European Union goods entering the United States and the key role Ireland will play.
Listen now: rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22…
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Last week, we hosted @ESRIDublin and @NIESRorg
to launch the macroeconomic model for Northern Ireland + all-island economy. Watch below as Adele Bergin (@ESRIDublin) and @OBrienFergal speak to benefits of the model and its support for business in understanding market prospects.
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Episode 64 of #IbecResponds #podcast is now available.
@NIESRorg and @ERSIDublin (supported by #Ibec) published a report on a macroeconomic model for Northern Ireland + all-island economy
@OBrienFergal speaks to Adele Bergin (@ESRIDublin) about the the new model.
Important piece by @MarkHennessy today in the @IrishTimes on cross border working- we know this is a major challenge for many @ibec_irl members and we hope the next Govt will address -One Border, two systems, endless complications
irishtimes.com/business/econ…
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With our #ElectingForBusiness campaign, we have been working hard on behalf of members to ensure the manifestos of political parties support enterprise.
Explore the linked document to see how Ibec has advocated and delivered for the business community throughout #GE24.
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Ep 54 of #IbecResponds is available wherever you source your #podcasts and on our website: ibec.ie/ibec-podcasts/ibec-r…
#Ibec's Nikki Gallagher and Conor Minogue discuss our #energy paper entitled “Reducing electricity costs in Ireland”, as part of our #ElectingForBusiness campaign.
Really insightful piece of work by my colleague @Michael_Minogue which identifies reasons behind Ireland’s high electricity costs and how they can be reduced to help deliver a more competitive economy - important issue for debate in #GE24
#Ibec has published a new #energy paper highlighting the impact of high electricity costs on Irish businesses. The report warns that failing to address these costs could threaten business viability, future investment, and decarbonisation efforts.
ibec.ie/connect-and-learn/me…
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Today marks the start of General Election season.
Our Dublin office has gotten a temporary facelift to highlight our #ElectingForBusiness campaign.
#ElectingForBusiness is a campaign for a sustainable, prosperous society.
Find out more on our website: ibec.ie/electingforbusiness
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As part of our #ElectingForBusiness campaign, we invited businesses to share their story.
Since 2005, @dpdireland has grown into Ireland’s largest dedicated parcel delivery company.
Read more about DPD's story: ibec.ie/influencing-for-busi…
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Business group Ibec has welcomed the 'ambitious' scale of investment outlined in Budget 2025, particularly in terms of infrastructure and human capital. rte.ie/b/1473010
Delighted to have so many @ibec_irl members, stakeholders and friends join us in Brussels last night for the launch of our business priorities campaign for the new EU term. Great to hear from @mmcgrathtd Commissioner Designate on his portfolio priorities
