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Ibec Wants Massive Stimulus Plan To Help Economy Recover

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, is calling for a significant stimulus plan from the...
Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

6:38 PM - 3 Apr 2020



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Ibec Wants Massive Stimulus Plan To Help Economy Recover

Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

6:38 PM - 3 Apr 2020

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Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, is calling for a significant stimulus plan from the government to support vulnerable businesses and help the economy recover.

In a new report, the group said that the package, if fully utilised, would increase the Irish government crisis response support to the economy to about 10% of GDP, bringing Ireland into line with other countries.

Ian Guider, markets editor of The Business Post, joined us for our daily business update to discuss this story and more, including:

  • Central Bank's dire economic warning out today of a severe shock
  • Camile restaurant chain stops paying rents 'to safeguard future'
  • Ryanair says its profits in year to March were in line with forecasts but 99% of planes now grounded
  • Avolon cancels or postpones aircraft orders due to COVID-19

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