NEWS


Weaker export sales weigh on manufacturing sector in September


Irish manufacturers experienced another decline in new work during September, driven by  Subdued customer demand led to a renewed decline in production volumes and cutbacks to  The latest AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI


survey also pointed to strengthening cost pressures faced by goods producers, mostly due  This ushered in the strongest rate of factory


 David McNamara, AIB chief economist, said: “The September AIB Irish Manufacturing PMI


shows a decline in activity in the sector, with the    The deterioration in the Irish manufacturing sector was driven by a fall in output, new orders and employment, mirroring a broad-based   September readings for the Eurozone and US at  


Mr McNamara added: “Despite the subdued trading conditions, Irish manufacturers maintained


an overall positive outlook regarding activity over   around an improvement in market conditions and 


Engineering Industries Ireland welcomes the Government’s commitment to review the R&D Tax credit scheme


BPCI welcomes €1.5bn National Training Fund


surplus in Budget 2025  biopharmaceutical and chemical sectors, has strongly welcomed the    


support for a Life Sciences Strategy for Ireland was a missed opportunity   address competitiveness challenges to further develop the sector’s global  


   “The biopharma sector is calling for an ambitious, holistic Life Sciences


 Government to signal support for this important initiative, which has broad backing from the industry, we will continue to make a strong case 


4 October 2024 Irish Manufacturing www.irish-manufacturing.com


Engineering Industries Ireland (EII), the Ibec group representing the industrial engineering, manufacturing, and engineering services sectors,    EII believes that innovation is crucial in supporting businesses to evolve, meet challenges, and seize opportunities in an increasingly digitalised     


  “This investment, comprising both current and capital funding, will better support research, further and higher education, skills development, 


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