Full coverage: Ibec

Mark Kramer has worked for decades to make sure big business treats the social in ESG as more than just a label. Ahead of a keynote speech at a major Ibec conference this month, he talks about the role companies can play in tackling the pressing social issues of our time.

Danny McCoy, the chief executive of Ibec, argues that the state has a bounty of resources, but a lack of capacity to deploy them. He outlines solutions on how we can bridge the capacity gap and gives his views on housing, education, and what constitutes wealth.

Now that there’s plenty of money available, the clamour for the state to splash out on infrastructure immediately is louder than ever. This is the worst time to do it, says Ibec’s chief economist.

Danny McCoy is the chief executive of Ibec. In this interview, he talks about the impact of Brexit, tax reform and Covid-19 on Irish business and the future outlook of the Irish economy.