Danny McCoy
Danny McCoy is the director general of the Irish Business and Employers Confederation (Ibec), where he represents the interests of businesses across Ireland. He emphasizes the importance of consistent economic research, such as the studies conducted by ESRI and NISER, for making informed judgments about economic policies and potential structural changes on the island.
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Denis O’Brien had a podcast with Ibec chief Danny McCoy as part of a series that the employers group is running.
Denis O’Brien on Ireland’s need to stamp out racism and ‘move like lightning’ on infrastructure – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-31
Ibec, the employers group which generally represents larger employers, had expressed alarm at Government plans, with chief executive Danny McCoy warning of the 'scope for adverse unintended consequences on existing pension schemes if the proposed regulation is enacted with undue haste and without proper consultation during the run-up to Christmas.'
Calleary blocks employers looking to sidestep pension auto-enrolment for their workers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-24
Ibec CEO Danny McCoy has pointed out that in future, business will require a country to prove that it can defend and secure its assets.
What would happen if Russians landed at Shannon and took over the airport? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-12
Ibec’s Danny McCoy said he hoped 'we might be entering into a period of stability' following the agreement.
US tariffs will mean 70,000 fewer jobs created in Irish economy, Department of Finance warns – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-01
Danny McCoy is the Ibec director general who assessed the tariff deal as a capitulation.
Is the EU-US tariff deal good or bad for Ireland? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-28
Ibec chief executive Danny McCoy said the agreement 'brings an end to a significant amount of uncertainty' for some businesses.
Ireland ‘no doubt’ in challenging position over tariffs, says Minister – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-28Danny McCoy is the chief executive of Ibec who commented on the trade deal's impact on businesses.
EU-US trade deal represents ‘substantial burden’ for Irish businesses – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-28
Danny McCoy, CEO of business lobby Ibec, said the trade agreement represents a 'substantial burden for many industries'.
Call for Government to urgently support Irish businesses most at risk from US tariffs – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-27
Danny McCoy is the head of employers’ group Ibec who criticized the Bill as hypocritical.
Irish voters grow more cautious, poll shows – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-18
Danny McCoy is the head of employers’ group Ibec who criticized the Bill as hypocritical.
Irish citizens grow more cautious, poll shows – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-18Danny McCoy, the director general of Ibec, criticized the Government’s plan to pass legislation banning trade with the Occupied Territories Bill as hypocritical.
Ibec head labels Occupied Territories Bill ‘symbolism and moral positioning’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-17
Danny McCoy is the CEO of Ibec.
US tariffs make it even more important for Ireland to enhance business competitiveness – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-06Danny McCoy predicted firms in the fast-moving consumer goods sector would see rapid drops in demand.
Workers face reduced hours from this weekend at firms impacted by US tariffs, Ibec claims – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-04
Ibec’s chief executive Danny McCoy has been out arguing for short-term supports to businesses to help them keep employees on.
Donald Trump’s tariffs have changed the world. How will the US, EU and Irish economies react? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-04
Ibec chief executive Danny McCoy expressed disappointment over the US's decision to impose tariffs.
No justification for 20% tariffs on EU exports to US, says Martin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-02
Danny McCoy is the director general of Ibec, who discussed the importance of the ESRI and NISER study for economic judgments.
Northern businesses setting up firms in the Republic to benefit from lower corporation taxes – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-17
