IBEC works to shape policies and influence decision-making in a way that develops and protects members' interests and contributes to the development and maintenance of an economy that promotes enterprise and productive employment. We represent our members' interests to Government, state agencies, the trade unions, other national interest groups, and the general public. Through our Brussels office, the Irish Business Bureau (IBB), IBEC works on behalf of business and employers at European level to ensure that European policy is compatible with our own objectives for the development of the Irish economy.

Economic affairs, employee relations, pay, employment, taxation, competition, the environment, trade, transport, sectoral matters - these are just some of the wide range of issues on which we work and serve our members on a daily basis. We develop and review policy on such topics through consultation with our members, undertaking our own research, and seeking expert advice and opinion.