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New Services Directive effective 1st January 2010 will give major boost to Services exporters
22 Dec 2009
The EC Directive on Services (Directive 2006/123/EC) is currently being transposed into Irish law with a target date of the 28th Dec 2009 .
Read More
US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) decision to delay 100% scanning for 2 years to 2014 strongly welcomed
16 Dec 2009
‘Irish exporters were faced with substantial shipment delays and added costs if the US had proceeded with it’s original intention to proceed with the 100% scanning of all containers of goods imported into the US in 2012.’
Read More
BUDGET 2010 - Exporters Reaction
9 Dec 2009
Budget 2010 – Tackling Public Sector pay very welcome and was essential to stabilising the public finances – Does very little to help regain international competitiveness and stimulating exports
Read More
Recommendations of Forfas publication on Driving Export Growth too broad brush to be of real business value
7 Dec 2009
Recommendations of Forfas publication on ‘Driving Export Growth ‘too broad brush to be of real business value’, according to IEA.
Read More
The Employment Subsidy Scheme Second Round is too little
4 Dec 2009
Responding to the release of the Second round of the Employment Subsidy Scheme announced today (4th Dec) by the Tanaiste ‘s , the IEA stated that the release of a further €65 million , while welcome will be spread too thinly to have any real impact or help retain export markets and key staff.
Read More
DB Schenker Awarded Life Sciences GDP Passport
3 Dec 2009
Today DB Schenker were awarded the Life Sciences GDP Passport by the Irish Exporters Association (IEA), which marks another key step in supporting pharmaceutical and medical devices manufacturers to expand trade securely and efficiently from Ireland.
Read More
Exporter of Year Award Goes To Flahavans Irelands leading oat manufacturer
27 Nov 2009
E. Flahavan and Sons Limited, the County Waterford food company, scooped the Irish Exporters Association’s overall Exporter of the Year Award 2009 at the annual Export Industry Awards dinner at the RDS Concert Hall in Dublin last night (26 November 2009). An Taoiseach Brian Cowen was guest speaker at the ceremony and presented the awards
Read More
Twelve of the Export Industry's Best Celebrate
27 Nov 2009
At the IEA's Export Industry Awards held last night at the Concert Hall, RDS, twelve export industry companies showed their resilience and determination in succeeding. Please click link below for full details.
Read More
New programme to help domestic food and drink companies tackle export markets
24 Nov 2009
A new Business Development Programme tailored specifically towards helping small- to medium-sized food & drink suppliers in export markets was launched by the Irish Exporters Association at Park West in Dublin today.
Read More
Irish Exporters Association speak out about the Public Sector strike action
24 Nov 2009
The IEA, the group that represents all Irish exporters, said that today’s disruption of public services will send out the wrong message to international investors that Ireland is not ready to take measures necessary to enable recovery from the recession.
Read More
Exporters hung out to dry by Government on Credit Insurance
23 Nov 2009
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) today 23rd November announced their dismay at the decision communicated to them by the Tanaiste Mary Coughlan, Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment not to support the indigenous export sector with the much needed State intervention into the Export Credit insurance market.
Read More
Exporters Urge Rapid action to immediately re-open the Employment Subsidy Scheme, with more balanced criteria
11 Nov 2009
The IEA today (10th Nov) responded to the announcement from the Tanaiste that 453 companies had been approved for support under the Employment Subsidy Scheme to support the struggling export sector and prevent further job losses
Read More
Food Exporters need a New Deal
3 Nov 2009
Speaking at the Agri Food Forum, John Whelan CEO of the Irish Exporters Association (IEA), outlined the issues for the food export sector as follows:
Read More
Pre Budget 2010 Submission by Irish Exporters Association
27 Oct 2009
When presenting the Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan TD, with the IEA Pre – Budget Submission 2010, John Whelan, Chief Executive of the Association said; ‘’With domestic demand expected to continue extremely weak, the tentative signs of recovery in international markets is very welcome, and confirms that export – led growth represents the most likely source of recovery for the Irish economy. However, to ensure that we can benefit from the global recovery, competitiveness must be restored in the economy as a whole, and this December Budget is a key opportunity , and one not to be fudged , in restoring this competitiveness ‘
Read More
Code of Good Distribution Practice for Life Sciences Products Launched
23 Oct 2009
The Code of Good Distribution Practice for Life Sciences Products was launched today (23.10.09) at a reception in Dublin.
Read More
Hard Choices Will Have To Be Made Between Measures Needed To Return To Competitiveness or Loss Of Exports And More Unemployment
21 Oct 2009
‘’The existing agreement Social Partnership agreement Towards 2016 was set up in totally different economic circumstances than we now find ourselves in. All sectors off society and the different parties who signed up to the Towards 2016 in both the private and public, must face this reality. It no longer provides a realistic wage framework and must be renegotiated, or abandoned.’’
Read More
DFA Has Key Role to Play in Increasing Exports
20 Oct 2009
The Department of Foreign Affairs’ network of embassies and consulates throughout the world has a key role to play in the promotion of a wide range of exports mainly from the indigenous sector.
Read More
Exports to UK Collapse Continues on Back of Falling Sterling
7 Oct 2009
The plight of indigenous exporters who trade mainly with the UK has reached catastrophic proportions according to the IEA. John Whelan Chief Executive of the Irish Exporters Association (IEA) stated today (6th October);
Read More
Exporters Welcome YES Vote and Call for Follow Up Action to Reduce Overvalued Euro
5 Oct 2009
The Irish Exporters Association’s today welcomed the resounding YES vote in favour of ratifying the Lisbon Treaty, and thanked all the export businesses , freight forwarding association , road haulage association , port companies and airports for their collaborative work with the IEA in it’s Export Europe campaign, which helped explain why being at the heart of Europe was key to future export growth.
Read More
Half-year Export Figures Show Certain Bright Spots and Highlight Major Problems
23 Sep 2009
Read More
New Post Code will Help Smart Economy
21 Sep 2009
The Irish Exporters Association today, 21 st Sept welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Communications Eamon Ryan TD that a modern post code system would be introduced in Ireland.
Read More
NAMA is life line we urgently need, to enable trade finance from banks to start flowing again to the export sector
11 Sep 2009
The IEA welcomed the publication of the revised National Asset management Agency (NAMA) Bill, and urged all parties to vote the Bill into law as soon as possible.
Read More
Commission on Taxation Report
10 Sep 2009
The Irish Exporters Association( IEA), welcomed the Report by the Commission on Taxation, stating that by and large the Report is supportive of the export sector, and has included many of the IEA's recommendations to the Commission.
Read More
YES VOTE FOR LISBON VITAL FIRST STEP IN IRISH EXPORTERS
4 Sep 2009
The Irish Exporters Association this morning said that a yes vote is the first vital step in a 5 Point Recovery Plan which could realise 140,000 export related jobs over the next three years while a no vote means we would not only lose that opportunity but put at risk the thousands of jobs already related to exports in Ireland.
Read More
Rail Freight service returns to Dublin and ensures greening of supply chain from west to east
20 Aug 2009
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) welcomed the initiative of leading Irish freight Forwarder, International Warehousing and Transport (IWT), who yesterday (19th August) launched a new rail freight service which will give Exporters and Importers located in the North West low cost access to Dublin port and the many shipping operators in the port.
Read More
Innovative new support scheme for the Food and Drink export sector
17 Aug 2009
Food & Drink Export Ireland, a division of the Irish Exporters Association ( 12th August ) announced an Innovative new support scheme for the Food and Drink export sector
Read More
It's Exports, It's Europe
10 Aug 2009
Read More
Exporters' reaction to 250 million Employment Subsidy Scheme
6 Aug 2009
"This is an important first move on the direct support for employment retention in the export sector, which accounts for, both directly and indirectly, approximately 50% of private sector employment."
Read More
Launching the 2009 Export Industry Awards -Exports will be vital part of economic recovery
5 Aug 2009
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Irish Exporters Association reaction to Public Services Review Group report- 'Bord Snip'
17 Jul 2009
The IEA welcomed the Government's publication of the public services review group report- 'Bord Snip'
Read More
Container Shipping Service Capacity Reductions on Irish Sea as Shipping Lines
26 Jun 2010
Knowledge is critical to survival in these turbulent trading times. Hence, the strong welcome by the IEA to this publication by PBR Associates, which gives the market up to date data on Ro-Ro and Lo-Lo shipping line operators and the route, service and capacity capability that they provide.
Read More
Urgent action on State guarantee credit insurance scheme essential to prevent further export job losses
13 Jul 2009
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) today 13th July called for a rapid conclusion to the Government's plans to offer a state guarantee scheme to underpin the vital export credit insurance used by many exporters for the cash flow of their supply chain.
Read More
Over 50% of Exporters Made Redundancies in the Last 12 Months
29 Jun 2009
A new survey this month commissioned by the Irish Exporters Association has found that over 50% of its members have made redundancies in the past 12 months. Members said that 70% of their turnover in the last 12 months came from exports and over 40% of turnover came from the EU alone.
Read More
Ireland Biggest Customer, Europe - Key to Future of the Economy
23 Jun 2009
At the Irish Exporters Association's (IEA) annual President's Lunch, sponsored by HSBC Corporate Banking, (Tuesday, 23 June 2009) the importance of Europe as the number one market for Irish goods and services was top of the agenda as President of the Association, Mr Liam Shanahan, outlined why success in Europe is vital for the economic wellbeing of Ireland.
Read More
The IEA teams up with the Irish Farmers Association to stress the importance of Europe to the Agri-food sector
18 Jun 2009
The IEA teams up with the Irish Farmers Association to stress the importance of Europe to the Agri-food sector, stating: "For every pound of Kerrygold bought by an Irish household seven times that is bought by German households."
Read More
Credit facilities from non-banking sector will help many exporters
16 Jun 2009
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) today, while welcoming the EC's Dublin office announcement on financial help for SMEs through their banks, stated that the non banking sector must now be looked at more closely
Read More
Ireland to enhance bilateral trade with India
19 May 2009
Kolkata: Ireland is betting on increased interest of Irish companies in India to grow bilateral trade. The euro 500-million trade between the two nations is expected to surge by 25% in 2009 as against the 13% growth it recorded in 2008.
Read More
Exporters need a strong Bord Bia now more than ever
18 May 2009
Read More
Exports Down in First Quarter - Regaining Competitiveness Is Key to Preventing Further Fall
14 May 2009
Irish exporters felt the full impact of the economic downturn in global markets losing 9.6% of export value in the first quarter according to the latest depressing statistics revealed in the Irish Exporters Association�s first quarter report for 2009.
Read More
Ireland Russia Business Association formally launched today by Minister Billy Kelleher T.D., Minister for Trade and Commerce
12 May 2009
The Ireland Russia Business Association was formally launched Tuesday 12th May, at 3.30pm by the newly appointed Minister for Trade and Commerce, Mr Billy Kelleher TD. Minister Kelleher will lead the Trade Mission to Moscow next week, organised by Enterprise Ireland from the 18th to the 20th May.
Read More
Banks Could do More to Assist Exporters Affected by the Credit Squeeze by Improving the Letters of Credit Mechanism
11 May 2009
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) stated today that lack of credit facilities continue to impact exporters, and that the Irish Government must re-visit the options for State intervention as has happened in the UK in their recent budgetary measures, as well as across most of Europe over the past 6 months.
Read More
UK Budget Measures On Trade Credit Insurance Will Help Irish Exporters
23 Apr 2009
UK BUDGET MEASURES ON TRADE CREDIT INSURANCE WILL HELP IRISH EXPORTERS
Read More
Chinese Business Support Programme announced by Irish Exporters Association
22 Apr 2009
Chinese Business Support Programme announced by Irish Exporters Association --MOU signed at City Hall, Dublin on 21st April with Mayor of Hangzhou, Mr Cai Qi.
Read More
Supplementary Budget Tax measures accepted as necessary, but lack of adequate Economic Stimulus to Export Sector will prolong the Recession
8 Apr 2009
The IEA, in responding to the Governments Supplementary Budget announced today (7th April 09) stated;
Read More
Priorities for Exporters in their Submission Pre the Emergency Budget 7th April 09
3 Apr 2009
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) outlined to day (3rd April) it's priorities as proposed to Government over the past weeks , as necessary components in it's Emergency Budget due to be announced on the 7th April ;
Read More
The Banking Code must be Revised to ensure European Investment Bank (EIB) funds are released rapidly to export industry
2 Apr 2009
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) today welcomed the recently released EIB loans into the Irish Banking sector stating it carried particular importance in the current financial climate when many smaller business trading internationally face extreme difficulties in accessing finance.
Read More
Outcome of IEA meeting this morning (27th March) with Government on Economic Export Stimulus to coincide with 7th April Budget
27 Mar 2009
:We were assured that the major challenges facing exporters in terms of credit insurance, stimulus funding for exporters generally but in particular for those trading with the Sterling area, would be addressed in an Economic Renewal package that would be announced on the 7th April.:
Read More
Exporters urge government not to delay economic stimulus package by deferring it to the Partnership process
27 Mar 2009
The IEA today (25th March) urged government to immediately release an Economic Stimulus package to support the struggling export sector and prevent further job losses.
Read More
Free services and benefits to IEA members
16 Mar 2009
Check this out!
Read More
Exporters call for enterprise export stimulus package
6 Mar 2009
Job losses are mounting in the sector, while the Government dithers on a much needed Enterprise Export Stimulus package
Read More
Unprecedented rate of reduction of Export Credit Insurance has put 9 billion of exports at risk
23 Feb 2009
Unprecedented rate of reduction of Export Credit Insurance has put €9 billion of exports at risk; Irish Exporters Association calls on Government to act now to save further insolvencies.
Read More
Deregulating the Energy market may be the only way to get a competitive electricity and gas market for Irish industry
16 Feb 2009
The Irish Exporters Association today (Monday 16th Feb ) stated that the industrial electricity and gas prices were now seen as a major cost base competive issue for Irish exporters of manufactured goods.
Read More
Customs Briefing Nationwide- New Export Control Mandatory System
16 Feb 2009
The Customs Authorities are running nationwide Briefing sessions on the new Export Controls Systems which are being implemented on the 1st July 2009.
Read More
Radical Decisions needed now to prevent export collapse
5 Feb 2009
The IEA, the export industry body, today Thursday 5th Feb 09 stated that Irish exporters strongly welcome the Government's response to Public sector expenditure control, but it must now take radical decisions to prevent a collapse of the export sector .
Read More
Important Notice for importers, exporters, customs agents and other AEP users
29 Jan 2009
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Immediate actions to support exporters vital to national interest
29 Jan 2009
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA), the body representing all export industry, today (Wed 28th of January 2009) said that the Social Partnership process must not only deliver on Public Expenditure reduction, but also focus on immediate and effective actions to get export industry through the global economic crises.
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Beware of Trade Mark Protection Scam
23 Jan 2009
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IFA and the Irish Exporters Association hold constructive meeting with Tanaiste on Sterling Support Scheme
22 Jan 2009
The Irish Farmers Association and the Irish Exporters Association held a meeting with Tanaiste Mary Coughlan yesterday to discuss the need for a Sterling Equalisation Support Scheme to protect exports and jobs.
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IEA and IFA Announce Two Strategic Schemes to Safeguard Exports
8 Jan 2009
At the joint press conference, the IFA and the IEA stated that the proposed Sterling Equalisation Support Scheme was essential to prevent widespread loss of exports and jobs, particularly in the agri-food sector, which was heavily dependent on the UK market.
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Invitation for Tender-Delivery of Channel Clusters Programme
8 Jan 2009
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) would like to invite tenders for a new programme titled 'Channel Clusters'
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IEA Year End 2008 Review
7 Jan 2009
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) issued today (Thursday, 8 January 2009) its Year End Review of 2008 and projections for 2009 which carry with them warnings of further declines in export sales with significant job loses.
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ESTA is becoming mandatory on 12 January 2009
5 Jan 2009
The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) is becoming mandatory for VWP travelers on January 12, 2009.
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Ireland's postal sector is due to liberalise fully on January 1
5 Jan 2009
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) today reminded the Communications Minister, Eamon Ryan T.D., that the liberalisation of the country's postal system under EC legislation will be meaningless unless it is accompanied by the introduction of a postal code system that would bring Ireland into line with all other EU member States.
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22 Dec 2009
The EC Directive on Services (Directive 2006/123/EC) is currently being transposed into Irish law with a target date of the 28th Dec 2009 .
Read More
US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) decision to delay 100% scanning for 2 years to 2014 strongly welcomed
16 Dec 2009
‘Irish exporters were faced with substantial shipment delays and added costs if the US had proceeded with it’s original intention to proceed with the 100% scanning of all containers of goods imported into the US in 2012.’
Read More
BUDGET 2010 - Exporters Reaction
9 Dec 2009
Budget 2010 – Tackling Public Sector pay very welcome and was essential to stabilising the public finances – Does very little to help regain international competitiveness and stimulating exports
Read More
Recommendations of Forfas publication on Driving Export Growth too broad brush to be of real business value
7 Dec 2009
Recommendations of Forfas publication on ‘Driving Export Growth ‘too broad brush to be of real business value’, according to IEA.
Read More
The Employment Subsidy Scheme Second Round is too little
4 Dec 2009
Responding to the release of the Second round of the Employment Subsidy Scheme announced today (4th Dec) by the Tanaiste ‘s , the IEA stated that the release of a further €65 million , while welcome will be spread too thinly to have any real impact or help retain export markets and key staff.
Read More
DB Schenker Awarded Life Sciences GDP Passport
3 Dec 2009
Today DB Schenker were awarded the Life Sciences GDP Passport by the Irish Exporters Association (IEA), which marks another key step in supporting pharmaceutical and medical devices manufacturers to expand trade securely and efficiently from Ireland.
Read More
Exporter of Year Award Goes To Flahavans Irelands leading oat manufacturer
27 Nov 2009
E. Flahavan and Sons Limited, the County Waterford food company, scooped the Irish Exporters Association’s overall Exporter of the Year Award 2009 at the annual Export Industry Awards dinner at the RDS Concert Hall in Dublin last night (26 November 2009). An Taoiseach Brian Cowen was guest speaker at the ceremony and presented the awards
Read More
Twelve of the Export Industry's Best Celebrate
27 Nov 2009
At the IEA's Export Industry Awards held last night at the Concert Hall, RDS, twelve export industry companies showed their resilience and determination in succeeding. Please click link below for full details.
Read More
New programme to help domestic food and drink companies tackle export markets
24 Nov 2009
A new Business Development Programme tailored specifically towards helping small- to medium-sized food & drink suppliers in export markets was launched by the Irish Exporters Association at Park West in Dublin today.
Read More
Irish Exporters Association speak out about the Public Sector strike action
24 Nov 2009
The IEA, the group that represents all Irish exporters, said that today’s disruption of public services will send out the wrong message to international investors that Ireland is not ready to take measures necessary to enable recovery from the recession.
Read More
Exporters hung out to dry by Government on Credit Insurance
23 Nov 2009
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) today 23rd November announced their dismay at the decision communicated to them by the Tanaiste Mary Coughlan, Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment not to support the indigenous export sector with the much needed State intervention into the Export Credit insurance market.
Read More
Exporters Urge Rapid action to immediately re-open the Employment Subsidy Scheme, with more balanced criteria
11 Nov 2009
The IEA today (10th Nov) responded to the announcement from the Tanaiste that 453 companies had been approved for support under the Employment Subsidy Scheme to support the struggling export sector and prevent further job losses
Read More
Food Exporters need a New Deal
3 Nov 2009
Speaking at the Agri Food Forum, John Whelan CEO of the Irish Exporters Association (IEA), outlined the issues for the food export sector as follows:
Read More
Pre Budget 2010 Submission by Irish Exporters Association
27 Oct 2009
When presenting the Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan TD, with the IEA Pre – Budget Submission 2010, John Whelan, Chief Executive of the Association said; ‘’With domestic demand expected to continue extremely weak, the tentative signs of recovery in international markets is very welcome, and confirms that export – led growth represents the most likely source of recovery for the Irish economy. However, to ensure that we can benefit from the global recovery, competitiveness must be restored in the economy as a whole, and this December Budget is a key opportunity , and one not to be fudged , in restoring this competitiveness ‘
Read More
Code of Good Distribution Practice for Life Sciences Products Launched
23 Oct 2009
The Code of Good Distribution Practice for Life Sciences Products was launched today (23.10.09) at a reception in Dublin.
Read More
Hard Choices Will Have To Be Made Between Measures Needed To Return To Competitiveness or Loss Of Exports And More Unemployment
21 Oct 2009
‘’The existing agreement Social Partnership agreement Towards 2016 was set up in totally different economic circumstances than we now find ourselves in. All sectors off society and the different parties who signed up to the Towards 2016 in both the private and public, must face this reality. It no longer provides a realistic wage framework and must be renegotiated, or abandoned.’’
Read More
DFA Has Key Role to Play in Increasing Exports
20 Oct 2009
The Department of Foreign Affairs’ network of embassies and consulates throughout the world has a key role to play in the promotion of a wide range of exports mainly from the indigenous sector.
Read More
Exports to UK Collapse Continues on Back of Falling Sterling
7 Oct 2009
The plight of indigenous exporters who trade mainly with the UK has reached catastrophic proportions according to the IEA. John Whelan Chief Executive of the Irish Exporters Association (IEA) stated today (6th October);
Read More
Exporters Welcome YES Vote and Call for Follow Up Action to Reduce Overvalued Euro
5 Oct 2009
The Irish Exporters Association’s today welcomed the resounding YES vote in favour of ratifying the Lisbon Treaty, and thanked all the export businesses , freight forwarding association , road haulage association , port companies and airports for their collaborative work with the IEA in it’s Export Europe campaign, which helped explain why being at the heart of Europe was key to future export growth.
Read More
Half-year Export Figures Show Certain Bright Spots and Highlight Major Problems
23 Sep 2009
Read More
New Post Code will Help Smart Economy
21 Sep 2009
The Irish Exporters Association today, 21 st Sept welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Communications Eamon Ryan TD that a modern post code system would be introduced in Ireland.
Read More
NAMA is life line we urgently need, to enable trade finance from banks to start flowing again to the export sector
11 Sep 2009
The IEA welcomed the publication of the revised National Asset management Agency (NAMA) Bill, and urged all parties to vote the Bill into law as soon as possible.
Read More
Commission on Taxation Report
10 Sep 2009
The Irish Exporters Association( IEA), welcomed the Report by the Commission on Taxation, stating that by and large the Report is supportive of the export sector, and has included many of the IEA's recommendations to the Commission.
Read More
YES VOTE FOR LISBON VITAL FIRST STEP IN IRISH EXPORTERS
4 Sep 2009
The Irish Exporters Association this morning said that a yes vote is the first vital step in a 5 Point Recovery Plan which could realise 140,000 export related jobs over the next three years while a no vote means we would not only lose that opportunity but put at risk the thousands of jobs already related to exports in Ireland.
Read More
Rail Freight service returns to Dublin and ensures greening of supply chain from west to east
20 Aug 2009
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) welcomed the initiative of leading Irish freight Forwarder, International Warehousing and Transport (IWT), who yesterday (19th August) launched a new rail freight service which will give Exporters and Importers located in the North West low cost access to Dublin port and the many shipping operators in the port.
Read More
Innovative new support scheme for the Food and Drink export sector
17 Aug 2009
Food & Drink Export Ireland, a division of the Irish Exporters Association ( 12th August ) announced an Innovative new support scheme for the Food and Drink export sector
Read More
It's Exports, It's Europe
10 Aug 2009
Read More
Exporters' reaction to 250 million Employment Subsidy Scheme
6 Aug 2009
"This is an important first move on the direct support for employment retention in the export sector, which accounts for, both directly and indirectly, approximately 50% of private sector employment."
Read More
Launching the 2009 Export Industry Awards -Exports will be vital part of economic recovery
5 Aug 2009
Read More
Irish Exporters Association reaction to Public Services Review Group report- 'Bord Snip'
17 Jul 2009
The IEA welcomed the Government's publication of the public services review group report- 'Bord Snip'
Read More
Container Shipping Service Capacity Reductions on Irish Sea as Shipping Lines
26 Jun 2010
Knowledge is critical to survival in these turbulent trading times. Hence, the strong welcome by the IEA to this publication by PBR Associates, which gives the market up to date data on Ro-Ro and Lo-Lo shipping line operators and the route, service and capacity capability that they provide.
Read More
Urgent action on State guarantee credit insurance scheme essential to prevent further export job losses
13 Jul 2009
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) today 13th July called for a rapid conclusion to the Government's plans to offer a state guarantee scheme to underpin the vital export credit insurance used by many exporters for the cash flow of their supply chain.
Read More
Over 50% of Exporters Made Redundancies in the Last 12 Months
29 Jun 2009
A new survey this month commissioned by the Irish Exporters Association has found that over 50% of its members have made redundancies in the past 12 months. Members said that 70% of their turnover in the last 12 months came from exports and over 40% of turnover came from the EU alone.
Read More
Ireland Biggest Customer, Europe - Key to Future of the Economy
23 Jun 2009
At the Irish Exporters Association's (IEA) annual President's Lunch, sponsored by HSBC Corporate Banking, (Tuesday, 23 June 2009) the importance of Europe as the number one market for Irish goods and services was top of the agenda as President of the Association, Mr Liam Shanahan, outlined why success in Europe is vital for the economic wellbeing of Ireland.
Read More
The IEA teams up with the Irish Farmers Association to stress the importance of Europe to the Agri-food sector
18 Jun 2009
The IEA teams up with the Irish Farmers Association to stress the importance of Europe to the Agri-food sector, stating: "For every pound of Kerrygold bought by an Irish household seven times that is bought by German households."
Read More
Credit facilities from non-banking sector will help many exporters
16 Jun 2009
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) today, while welcoming the EC's Dublin office announcement on financial help for SMEs through their banks, stated that the non banking sector must now be looked at more closely
Read More
Ireland to enhance bilateral trade with India
19 May 2009
Kolkata: Ireland is betting on increased interest of Irish companies in India to grow bilateral trade. The euro 500-million trade between the two nations is expected to surge by 25% in 2009 as against the 13% growth it recorded in 2008.
Read More
Exporters need a strong Bord Bia now more than ever
18 May 2009
Read More
Exports Down in First Quarter - Regaining Competitiveness Is Key to Preventing Further Fall
14 May 2009
Irish exporters felt the full impact of the economic downturn in global markets losing 9.6% of export value in the first quarter according to the latest depressing statistics revealed in the Irish Exporters Association�s first quarter report for 2009.
Read More
Ireland Russia Business Association formally launched today by Minister Billy Kelleher T.D., Minister for Trade and Commerce
12 May 2009
The Ireland Russia Business Association was formally launched Tuesday 12th May, at 3.30pm by the newly appointed Minister for Trade and Commerce, Mr Billy Kelleher TD. Minister Kelleher will lead the Trade Mission to Moscow next week, organised by Enterprise Ireland from the 18th to the 20th May.
Read More
Banks Could do More to Assist Exporters Affected by the Credit Squeeze by Improving the Letters of Credit Mechanism
11 May 2009
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) stated today that lack of credit facilities continue to impact exporters, and that the Irish Government must re-visit the options for State intervention as has happened in the UK in their recent budgetary measures, as well as across most of Europe over the past 6 months.
Read More
UK Budget Measures On Trade Credit Insurance Will Help Irish Exporters
23 Apr 2009
UK BUDGET MEASURES ON TRADE CREDIT INSURANCE WILL HELP IRISH EXPORTERS
Read More
Chinese Business Support Programme announced by Irish Exporters Association
22 Apr 2009
Chinese Business Support Programme announced by Irish Exporters Association --MOU signed at City Hall, Dublin on 21st April with Mayor of Hangzhou, Mr Cai Qi.
Read More
Supplementary Budget Tax measures accepted as necessary, but lack of adequate Economic Stimulus to Export Sector will prolong the Recession
8 Apr 2009
The IEA, in responding to the Governments Supplementary Budget announced today (7th April 09) stated;
Read More
Priorities for Exporters in their Submission Pre the Emergency Budget 7th April 09
3 Apr 2009
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) outlined to day (3rd April) it's priorities as proposed to Government over the past weeks , as necessary components in it's Emergency Budget due to be announced on the 7th April ;
Read More
The Banking Code must be Revised to ensure European Investment Bank (EIB) funds are released rapidly to export industry
2 Apr 2009
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) today welcomed the recently released EIB loans into the Irish Banking sector stating it carried particular importance in the current financial climate when many smaller business trading internationally face extreme difficulties in accessing finance.
Read More
Outcome of IEA meeting this morning (27th March) with Government on Economic Export Stimulus to coincide with 7th April Budget
27 Mar 2009
:We were assured that the major challenges facing exporters in terms of credit insurance, stimulus funding for exporters generally but in particular for those trading with the Sterling area, would be addressed in an Economic Renewal package that would be announced on the 7th April.:
Read More
Exporters urge government not to delay economic stimulus package by deferring it to the Partnership process
27 Mar 2009
The IEA today (25th March) urged government to immediately release an Economic Stimulus package to support the struggling export sector and prevent further job losses.
Read More
Free services and benefits to IEA members
16 Mar 2009
Check this out!
Read More
Exporters call for enterprise export stimulus package
6 Mar 2009
Job losses are mounting in the sector, while the Government dithers on a much needed Enterprise Export Stimulus package
Read More
Unprecedented rate of reduction of Export Credit Insurance has put 9 billion of exports at risk
23 Feb 2009
Unprecedented rate of reduction of Export Credit Insurance has put €9 billion of exports at risk; Irish Exporters Association calls on Government to act now to save further insolvencies.
Read More
Deregulating the Energy market may be the only way to get a competitive electricity and gas market for Irish industry
16 Feb 2009
The Irish Exporters Association today (Monday 16th Feb ) stated that the industrial electricity and gas prices were now seen as a major cost base competive issue for Irish exporters of manufactured goods.
Read More
Customs Briefing Nationwide- New Export Control Mandatory System
16 Feb 2009
The Customs Authorities are running nationwide Briefing sessions on the new Export Controls Systems which are being implemented on the 1st July 2009.
Read More
Radical Decisions needed now to prevent export collapse
5 Feb 2009
The IEA, the export industry body, today Thursday 5th Feb 09 stated that Irish exporters strongly welcome the Government's response to Public sector expenditure control, but it must now take radical decisions to prevent a collapse of the export sector .
Read More
Important Notice for importers, exporters, customs agents and other AEP users
29 Jan 2009
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Immediate actions to support exporters vital to national interest
29 Jan 2009
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA), the body representing all export industry, today (Wed 28th of January 2009) said that the Social Partnership process must not only deliver on Public Expenditure reduction, but also focus on immediate and effective actions to get export industry through the global economic crises.
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Beware of Trade Mark Protection Scam
23 Jan 2009
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IFA and the Irish Exporters Association hold constructive meeting with Tanaiste on Sterling Support Scheme
22 Jan 2009
The Irish Farmers Association and the Irish Exporters Association held a meeting with Tanaiste Mary Coughlan yesterday to discuss the need for a Sterling Equalisation Support Scheme to protect exports and jobs.
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IEA and IFA Announce Two Strategic Schemes to Safeguard Exports
8 Jan 2009
At the joint press conference, the IFA and the IEA stated that the proposed Sterling Equalisation Support Scheme was essential to prevent widespread loss of exports and jobs, particularly in the agri-food sector, which was heavily dependent on the UK market.
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Invitation for Tender-Delivery of Channel Clusters Programme
8 Jan 2009
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) would like to invite tenders for a new programme titled 'Channel Clusters'
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IEA Year End 2008 Review
7 Jan 2009
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) issued today (Thursday, 8 January 2009) its Year End Review of 2008 and projections for 2009 which carry with them warnings of further declines in export sales with significant job loses.
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ESTA is becoming mandatory on 12 January 2009
5 Jan 2009
The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) is becoming mandatory for VWP travelers on January 12, 2009.
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Ireland's postal sector is due to liberalise fully on January 1
5 Jan 2009
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) today reminded the Communications Minister, Eamon Ryan T.D., that the liberalisation of the country's postal system under EC legislation will be meaningless unless it is accompanied by the introduction of a postal code system that would bring Ireland into line with all other EU member States.
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