Exporters launch a new Strategy for Asia/Pacific
18 Dec 2007
Exporters launch a new Strategy for Asia/Pacific,and warn we are losing out heavily in the region - in exports, investments and outsourcing opportunities
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IEA welcomes Budget 2008 commitment to cap. ex.
5 Dec 2007
IEA welcomes Budget 2008 commitment to capital expenditure and the continued rapid rollout of the National Development Programme 2007-2013
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Green Isle scoops Exporter of the Year Award 2007
3 Dec 2007
Green Isle Foods scoop “Exporter of the Year 2007 Award” at Export Gala Extravaganza
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Excessive Airfreight Surcharges are damaging exporters competitiveness
12 Nov 2007
As the US Dollar value reached new lows and crude oil prices per barrel surged towards the US$ 100 mark the Irish Exporters Association (IEA) today stated that airfreight surcharges were at excessive levels
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Irish Exporters Japan 50 Trophy awarded to Astellas Ireland
2 Nov 2007
The Irish Exporters Association’s Japan 50 Trophy (the Asia Trade Award) was presented to Astellas Ireland Co. Ltd., Mulhuddart, Dublin in recognition of its outstanding contribution to Irish trade
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IEA Pre Budget Submission: re-focus the Irish taxation system for Services companies
15 Oct 2007
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) today (15 October 2007) met with Minister Brian Cowen TD to present the Association’s Budget recommendations
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Launch of the Export Industry Awards 2007
20 Sep 2007

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IEA welcomes development at Bremore
18 Sep 2007
The IEA sees this joint venture with the private sector taking 49% of the new Bremore Port company and Drogheda Port (the State company) retaining a controlling 51% as a much needed method of introducing fresh capital into the development of Irish ports
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Launch of Northern Ireland Exporters Association
13 Sep 2007
Northern Ireland Exporters Association Launched in Belfast – Exporters, North and South, Working Together for their Mutual Benefit
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Irish Exporters release Half Year Review 2007
28 Aug 2007
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) released its half year review today (28 August 2007) with very positive news of continued merchandise export growth adding to the robust services growth
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Need for Shannon Heathrow for western seaboard exporters
17 Aug 2007
The Chairman of the West/Mid-West region of the Irish Exporters Association stated “there is an absolute need for a Shannon Heathrow service to support exporters trading on the western seaboard, if they are to remain operating competitively from the region.’’
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Irish Exporters launch Export Credit Insurance initiatives
19 Jul 2007
The Irish Exporters Association launches a new guide to Export Credit Insurance with Euler Hermes and also announces new on-line, simplified Export Credit Insurance initiative for SMEs
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IEA Welcomes Direct Shipping to USA
13 Jul 2007
The Irish Exporters Association’s Chief Executive, John Whelan, strongly welcomed the new North Atlantic shipping service announced earlier in the week by Fyffes Atlantic Shipping operating out of Dublin
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New EU Reach Directive - Is it the right formula for Ireland's PharmaChem industry?
5 Jun 2007
As of 1 June 2007 any producer, exporter, importer or distributor of chemicals in Ireland, in volumes of one tonne or more, will have to register them with a new E.U. chemicals agency
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AEP Processing Go Live at Revenue on Friday 1 June 2007
29 May 2007
The Revenue have issued a communication to confirm that the new AEP system will open for business at 9.30am on Friday 1st June 2007
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Start of year exports up 6% but Inflation will drag back gains
29 Jun 2007
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) today released its review of the first quarter export results and its forecast for the second quarter of 2007 (29 May 2007).
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Exporters Priorities for new Government to ensure Export Growth
23 May 2007
Our competitive position as an exporting nation has been severely eroded over the past 5 years stated the Irish Exporters Association (IEA) in their Priorities for the next Government document released today, 23 May 2007
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Dept. of Agriculture issues new Trader Notice 3.2007
17 May 2007
The Department of Agriculture have issued Trader Notice 03.2007. This notice is relevant to Food & Drink companies, using milk and sugar ingredients, who are exporting to outside of the EU. This notice deals with the export refunds process.
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First Irish Trade Mission To The Islamic Republic of Pakistan
5 Apr 2007
Mr. Michael Ahern TD, Ireland’s Minister for International Trade created a milestone in trade relations between Ireland and Pakistan by leading the first trade mission to the Islamic republic
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Trade Facilitation Ireland Launches Single Window Ireland Publication
29 Mar 2007
As the representative of the United Nations meet in Dublin at the UN/CEFACT Forum, the trade group, Trade Facilitation Ireland, today (28th March, 8pm) launched its inaugural publication, “Single Window Ireland – Facilitating our Trade”
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IEA Golf Outing 2007
14 Mar 2007
This year's IEA Golf outing will take place in the prestigious Heritage Golf Course, Killenard. Co. Laois on Tuesday 15th May 2007. At just €500 per team of 4, with a four course meal and wine included, this promises to be a great day out
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Inaugural Plenary Meeting to Monitor the Progress of the National Partnership Agreement, Towards 2016
15 Feb 2007
Today 15th February, An Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern TD, An Tanaiste and The Ministry for Finance, met with the Business Pillar, Unions and other community groups in Dublin Castle for the inaugural plenary meeting to monitor the progress of the National Partnership Agreement TOWARDS 2016
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Loss of Competitiveness Linked to Energy Costs in Ireland
9 Feb 2007
The Food and Drink Export Ireland Council of the Irish Exporters Association has identified the need to remain competitive and reduce the spiralling costs of energy as the main challenges currently facing the Irish food and drink industry
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Exporters Call For Dublin Port Workers to Step Back From the Brink
1 Feb 2007
The Irish Exporters Association today, 1st February 2007, stated that the industrial dispute at Dublin Port, if it proceeds to a full Port closure, will have a significant impact on manufacturing company exports
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North Atlantic Trade and Transport Study Launched
1 Feb 2007
Lack of Direct Sailings from Ireland to North America Leads to Loss of Competitive Advantage for Irish Exporters North and South, according to a new All Ireland study
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Gulf Region Trade Mission could not have been better timed
29 Jan 2007
The trade mission last week to the Gulf States of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates was considered a major success by Irish exporters participating
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Implementation of Critical Infrastructure Bill is essential to success of New National Development Programme
22 Jan 2007
The estimated expenditure under the NDP 2 is likely to be three times the cost of the first development programme
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Irish Exporters Association Year End Review 2006
4 Jan 2007
Today 4th January 2007, the Irish Exporters Association released its Year End Review. The dramatic rise in services exporters continued in 2006 rising to €53.3 Billion compared to €4.4 Billion in 1995
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Irish Exporters Association Welcomes Bulgaria and Romania to the EU
1 Jan 2007
The two new member states of the EU from the 1st January 2007, Bulgaria and Romania, will add a further 30 million to the EU population, bringing the total EU population to 420 million
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