Ger Brady
Ger Brady is the chief economist for Ibec, the employers' group in Ireland. He has been vocal about the economic implications of US tariffs, highlighting the uncertainties they create in forecasting and planning for the Irish economy. Brady has indicated that the potential impact of these tariffs could lead to significant downgrades in economic forecasts, emphasizing the need for quick negotiations to mitigate the effects on global economic stability.
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Ger Brady is the chief economist and head of national policy at Ibec, advocating for greater investment in retraining and upskilling due to the impact of AI on jobs.
‘Every employer, every worker should be talking about this’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-05-29
The group’s chief economist Ger Brady said it was in the process of scenario planning rather than accurately forecasting anything.
Government delays Spring economic statement amid tariff uncertainty – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-07
