Ibec is calling on the government to increase investment into research and development as well as childcare in the next Budget.
In the business group's pre-Budget submission, it's also seeking an increased entry point into the higher rate of income tax.
The proposals also contain calls for the 9 percent VAT rate for tourism businesses extended to the end of 2023.
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Longford native and Ibec's chief economist Ger Brady has been speaking to kevin McGillicuddy about the IBEC proposals :
