New National Plan necessary to support Export industry
16 Dec 2008
The Irish Exporters Association(IEA) welcomed the initiative announced by Taoiseach Brian Cowan TD, to the Social partners in Government buildings at noon today, to develop a new national plan in conjunction with business, unions and social representatives, to tackle the unprecedented economic decline facing the economy
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Cost reductions on wages and other business services are now urgently required to ensure survival for many exporters
16 Dec 2008
The IEA advised that not only will the many companies trading internationally have to use the ‘Inability to pay ’ clause of the Towards 2016 Social Partnership Agreement , but they will have to negotiate wage reductions, as part of their survival plan in these very difficult economic conditions
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Latest information on pork and beef contamination
15 Dec 2008
The Irish Exporters Association have provided the latest updates from the Food Safety Authority and the Food Standards Agency re. the pork and beef contamination
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Pigmeat Recall and Export Damage
8 Dec 2008
The Food & Drink Export Ireland (FDEI), part of the Irish Exporters Association ( IEA) has today said that it is extremely concerned with the impact of the ‘Pig meat Recall’ on Irish food exporters . The members of Food & Drink Export Ireland say the implications go considerably beyond the 300 million euro of direct pig meat exports
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First Four Irish Exporters receive their Authorised Economic Operator (AEO)
1 Dec 2008
The Irish Exporters Association congratulate the four exporting companies who today (28th Nov) were presented with their AEO certificates by Revenue Commissioners chairman
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Export Trade Suffers Blow as Export Credit Insurers Withdraw Credit Insurance
27 Nov 2008
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) today advised that Irish exporters were finding it increasingly difficult to get credit insurance on their exports to Russia, Central America, South America, and Eastern Europe. There are also many cases of existing cover for exports to these countries being withdrawn by insurers. These markets although more risky, are currently offering some of the best export growth opportunities
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IEA Launches Export Ireland Survey 2008 & International Trade Finance Review
20 Nov 2008
IEA Launches Export Ireland Survey 2008 & International Trade Finance Review
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Exporter of Year Award Goes To Monaghan Engineering Firm
6 Nov 2008
Combilift Limited, an engineering company headquartered in Gallinagh, Co. Monaghan, scooped the Irish Exporters Association’s overall Exporter of the Year Award 2008 at a dinner at O’Reilly Hall, UCD on 5 November 2008. An Taoiseach Brian Cowen was guest speaker at the ceremony and presented the awards
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Obama Presidency Bodes Well for the Irish Exports
5 Nov 2008
The Irish Exporters Association today (5th November 2008) welcomed the outcome of the US Presidential election
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Irish Exporters Association (IEA) launched its Trade and Transport Analysis 2008 publication sponsored by Matheson Ormsby Prentice
23 Oct 2008
“Ireland now major centre for Ship Finance and Leasing”, state Irish Exporters Association at the launch of their Trade and Transport Analysis 2008 publication
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Some Potential Gains for Exporters in 2009 Budget
16 Oct 2008

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Employment levy regrettable as it will damage export competitiveness in the long run
14 Oct 2008
The Irish Exporters Association’s initial response to Minister Brian Cowen’s budget for 2009 was less than complementary
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Short sea shipping to get boost from new Promotion Platform for Short-Sea Shipping (PROPS)
3 Oct 2008
The Irish Exporters Association today announced their appointment as the Irish trade partner in the pan-European E.C. funded programme to devise a new Promotion Platform for short sea shipping (SSS) and Intermodality. The project will be referred to under its acronym PROPS, and will involve 16 partners across Europe
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Economist Conferences
3 Oct 2008

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New Shipping Services from Rosslare to European Continent good news for exporters and the greening of the Irish supply chain
2 Oct 2008
The port of Rosslare Europort and Cobelfret have announced a new weekly service between Zeebrugge in Belgium and Rotterdam to Rosslare, commencing on Friday 17th October next
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IEA issues Pre-Budget 2009 Submission-'Taking the Strain to Ensure Export Gain'
1 Oct 2008
The IEA issued a Pre-Budget 2009 submission entitled 'Taking the Strain to Ensure Export Gain' today
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Government Bank Interventions was a Much Needed and Critical Move for Export Business
30 Sep 2008
The I.E.A. strongly welcomed the Government’s timely and decisive move to ensure stability in our banking systems
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'Pay Deal More Than Many Export Companies Can Afford'
18 Sep 2008
Mr Liam Shanahan, recently elected president of the Irish Exporters Association (IEA) and Chief Executive of Shanahan Engineering, issued his first press statement today (Friday, 19.9.08) following the conclusion of the Pay Deal aspects of ‘Towards 2016’
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New President of the IEA Council announced on the 18th of September 2008
18 Sep 2008
The Irish Exporters Association announce their new Council President Liam Shanahan
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Services Strategy must link to Competitive Wage Strategy
15 Sep 2008
The IEA were represented at the Launch of the new Services Strategy for Ireland by Liam Shanahan, VP of the IEA andCEO of Shanahan Engineering, Mark Fitzgerald, C.O.O. of CiTi Bank , and John Whelan, CEO of the IEA. Copies of the Strategy are available to members on request from the IEA
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IEA sends in it's submission to commission on taxation
28 Aug 2008
The IEA is strongly of the view that Ireland’s taxation system is a very important competitive advantage for Irish export industry; however, we are not alone in offering an attractive taxation regime and that we must continue to develop and build on the existing system
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Harbours Amendment Bill 2008 will go a long way to improving efficiency of Ports, but leaves some cause for concern
6 Aug 2008
The Irish Exporters Association (today Wednesday 6th of August) welcomed the Harbours Amendment Bill 2008
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Pay Talks Collapse
5 Aug 2008
Pay talks Collapse; Irish Exporters Association call for no knee jerk reactions
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Irish Exporters Association release Half Year Review 2008
31 Jul 2008
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) released its half-year review today, 31st July 2008
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Collapse of World Trade Talks bad news
30 Jul 2008
The IEA responded to the collapse of the WTO Doha Round negotiations by stating , it was a bad day for international trade and a bad day for Irish exports
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Progress at WTO DOHA Negotiations late Friday Night is Good news for International Trade and Irish exports
29 Jul 2008
The Irish Exporters Association welcome the news emerging from Geneva that the basis for a Package Deal had been accepted by the main negotiating group of 7 countries
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Critical week for exporters as WTO convene meeting to bring the Doha Round to conclusion
21 Jul 2008
As EU Commissioners, Ministers and other officials arrive in Geneva today 21st July, their negotiating documents will already be clear, as they consider the complex issues of agricultural and industrial goods, services and trade facilitation
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Reduce Red Tape and Keep It Simple: Secret of Increased Exports
17 Jul 2008
Ireland is now ranked as the 8th easiest country to trade with said Mr Joe Lynch, President of the Irish Exporters Association, speaking at the Association’s Annual President’s Lunch in Dublin today (16.7.08).
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Export Industry Awards Launched
7 Jul 2008

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Refusal by An Bord Pleanala to approve Port of Cork Development Plan
1 Jul 2008
The Refusal by An Bord Pleanala to approve the Port of Cork Development Plan is a damning indictment of Government‘s lack of a cohesive policy on critical infrastructure.
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Exporters call for Calm from Road Haulage Industry
25 Jun 2008
Any disruption to the supply of goods by means of road haulage disputes or blockades will cause irreparable damage to customer retention
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Horticulture companies urged to Brand for greater Competitiveness
12 Jun 2008
The way for Horticulture companies to stay ahead in increasingly competitive international markets and to achieve sustainable growth will be through the creation and development of their own brand
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Lisbon Vote Critical for Export Industry
11 Jun 2008
With under 24 hours to go, the IEA encourages exporters to turn out to vote. The Lisbon Treaty is about reforming the EU to ensure faster, more competitive responses to exporters needs, including energy issues and the rise of China, India and Brazil. A YES to the Lisbon Treaty will lead to a more efficient and effective EU and that directly benefits Ireland. The Lisbon Treaty also copper-fastens Ireland's low corporation tax regime, which has been the bedrock of our export success
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IEA slams waste of Taxpayers funds on multiple Dublin Port reports
3 Jun 2008
The IEA is disappointed that the latest report commissioned by Minister Gormley will double-up on reports on Dublin Port given that his Department is already involved in the steering group for the study of Dublin Port under the NDP
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Irish Services, not Agriculture, are the most critical part of the World Trade Talks for Ireland's economic and export growth
27 May 2008
Regardless of the Agriculture negotiations outcome, the Doha Round will need to deliver on the Services Industry liberalisation if the Irish economy is to continue to flourish
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Exporters Face Loss of Markets Unless Cost Base can be Controlled
19 May 2008
IEA stresses the link between inflation and competitiveness and recommends that Government commit itself to obtaining zero inflation in the public sector for the next three years
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Business need to look more towards the Eurozone for sales
16 May 2008
Business need to look more towards the Eurozone for sales. In the current climate of falling Sterling values, diversification to other markets must be encouraged
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Major players from Irish business speak about the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
14 May 2008
SME’s who are part of the international supply chain of larger companies will not survive if they act irresponsibly towards social concerns
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IEA Welcomes the Business Alliance for Europe
6 May 2008
A No vote to the Lisbon Agreement Reform Treaty in June will have the effect of unravelling the hard work of exporters over the past decades
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Ireland behind in protecting Innovation from 1 May 2008
30 Apr 2008
Ireland will be seen as a backwater in terms of Intellectual Property (IP) protection and the promotion of technology based business
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2020 Vision - Sustainable Travel and Transport Submission
23 Apr 2008
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) representing over 70% of export industry has a major focus on facilitating movement of goods in and out of Ireland. On Friday 18 April 2008, we made our submission to the Department of Transport on behalf of IEA members. "2020 Vision - Sustainable Travel & Transport" Our thanks to IEA member companies who responded to our calls for input on this submission
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EC adopt fees and charges for REACH registration
22 Apr 208
The costs of registration plus all the work in preparation for registration will be difficult for many companies to absorb and stay competitive
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Irish Exporters takes delegation to ICT Expo Hong Kong
11 Apr 2008
The Irish Exporters Association is, this Saturday (12th April), leading a trade group of software and ICT companies to Hong Kong to participate in the ICT Expo from 14th to 17th April. This is the largest exhibition of ICT companies in Asia.
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REACH Directive: Pre-registration 30,000 chemicals major task for Exporters
9 Apr 2008
Compliance with the REACH Directive will be an enormous challenge for many companies
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Rapid Services Exports Growth Continues
31 Mar 2008
The services export figures just released, confirm the competitive strength of our services export sector. In 2007, one euro in every fifty spent on traded services globally accrued to Ireland, a share of the world market out of all proportion to the country’s size. This is well illustrated in per capita terms where Ireland is now the second largest exporter of services in the world.
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Currency Turmoil presents major pressure for Exporters
20 Mar 2008
Reporting on the front page of The Irish Times 18th March 2008, John Whelan, Chief Executive of the Irish Exporters Association stated "currency turmoil is putting major pressure on exporters"
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New ELearning module launched by IITI enhances Ireland's profile in the global e-learning arena
3 Mar 2008
Ireland has an excellent profile and reputation in the global arena as an educational e-learning provider. The new e-Diploma in Export Operations will further enhance this image locally and abroad, while meeting the needs of business people seeking a professional qualification
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EU emission targets will add to exporters' cost base
26 Feb 2008
The Council the Irish Exporters Association responded to the targets set by the EU Commission for greenhouse gas emissions
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Exporters say Yes to Reform Treaty
1 Feb 2008
IEA issues a strong recommendation to all exporters to vote ’yes’ in the referendum on the EU Reform Treaty
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Capital Gains Tax reforms - damaging to North's business community
28 Jan 2008
The British Chancellor’s announcement that he will introduce from April 6th higher Capital Gains Tax, will have a detrimental effect on new business start up and expansion in Northern Ireland
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Euro zone expansion- needs higher priority
9 Jan 2008
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) today 8 January 2008 welcomed the adoption of the euro by Malta and Cyprus this month.
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Irish Exports - 2007 Review
4 Jan 2008
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) released its year end review, with news of robust growth in services exports, but continued difficulties for merchandise exporters
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Delay in new post code is an unnecessary cost burden to international trade
2 Jan 2008
Irish exporters rely on rapid parcel import services more heavily than most of their foreign competitors, to complete processing in Ireland, add value and then re-export. This is being hindered by lack of a universal post code system.
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