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IEA Half Year Review 2010

Date: August 2010                                              
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) today (Thursday 12Th August) released its 2010 Half Year Review of Export Industry which highlights substantial growth in the services sector and encouraging signs that the agri-food and drink sectors are beginning to expand their exports again. The Association, however, advises that despite these encouraging results the translation into additional jobs may not occur until some time in 2011. Read More

 


 
EU Service Directive - A Guide for Businesses

Date: June 2010                                              
The 'EU Service Directive - A Guide for Businesses' provided a deep insight to the recently approved EU Services Directive. Explains how it works and more important, how Irish businesses can take advantage of the new opportunities that this Directive means. Read More

 
Trade and Transport Analysis 2009                       
Date: November 2009                                                                       
The Trade and Transport Analysis 2009 provides with an extensive analysis of goods and services imported and exported by different modes of transport in Ireland. The 2009 Analysis is the only publication giving a volume of trade analysis for all export and import markets in their trading with Ireland.

This publication will be a valuable tool for all those responsible for the logistical efficiency of exports and imports, as well as to marketing personnel, ports and shipping lines, airports and freight airlines servicing the Irish market. Read More

 
Export Ireland Survey and International Trade Finance Review 2008
Date: November 2008                                                                                              
The survey clearly shows that despite the extensive decline in the international economic climate, Irish exporters remain positive about their trade prospects. However, the Government is well aware of the many and varied new challenges faced by exporters in these difficult times. Read More

 
Trade and Transport Analysis 2008
Date: November 2008                                                                                              
This Analysis provides very useful information at a point when many in the Irish business community are looking carefully at how raw materials can be imported and finished goods exported most efficiently. Read More


 
Bringing Your Business Abroad
Date: 2007       

                                                                                    
Basic steps on how enter into international markets and take advantatge of the benefits of doing business internationally such as increased sales and revenue, increased customer base, enhanced efficiency and competitiveness, etc.

Whether you are thinking on going international or you are in the first steps this guide will lead you through the basic steps and guide you to export success. Read More


North Atlantic Trade and Transport Study 2007
Date: 2007       

                                                                                    
This study into the potential viability of a direct shipping service between the island of Ireland and North America deals with issues which are highly significant for the competitiveness of business in both parts of the island. Read More




Date: September 2007

                                                                                    
Comments and proposals on the Department of Transport and Marine on its Statement of Strategy 2008-2010

Exports are a critical factor in the development of the Irish economy. A key component in the competitiveness and future growth of the sector is the provision of a world-class transport infrastructure. Read More



Date: 2006                                                  
The ability of companies large and small, to access and distribute large volumes of electronic data quickly and efficiently has become increasingly important as Ireland moves towards a more services based economy.

A striking finding in the Catalyst Export Development Programme in the border regions, from which this report emanates, was the low internet adoption rate by small companies at 35%. Read More



Date: 2006                                                  
The Export Survey 2006 and International Trade Finance Review has as its main objective to research and measure the opinions and expectations of exporters in Ireland in relation to their export activities.

The research strives to identify and analyse the key underlying factors driving export turnover and the provision of services underlying export performance. Read More



Date: 2006                                                  
The project led by John Cotter and Don Bredin, examines the impact of foreign exchange exposure on Irish exporters and risk management implications.

This study focuses on foreign exchange exposure and the heavy reliance of Irish exporters to trade in Sterling and in Dollars. At present the combined exports to the UK and US are the destination for the largest volume of Irish exports (and this is further enhanced through the reliance of trading in Sterling and Dollars in other markets such as Asian economies). Read More



Date: 2006                                                  
This guide is designed to present a simplified roadmap, outlining the key facts about export credit insurance. Produced by exporters for exporters, it explains the various policy options, the benefits of each option and the costs involved. It also illustrates how the exporter can gain a competitive advantage by taking a strategic approach to export credit insurance. Read More



Date: 2006                                                  
Comments and suggestions on the National Development Plan II submitted by the Irish Exporters Association.

Te reality is that out competitive position has been severely exposed over the 2000 to 2006 NDP period. Regaining competitiveness will require a change in practice, a change in the balance of capital investment and a change in the speed of new product development. Read More



Date: 2005                                                  
The Trade and Transport Analysis 2005 provides with an extensive analysis of goods and services imported and exported by different modes of transport in Ireland. Read More



Working with Chanell Partners

Date: 2005                                                  
Effective channel management is a key step to successful international growth. Developing channels in export markets can take years particularly where there is a lack of a structured approach to establishing, maintaining and adapting channels. Read More




Date: 2005                                                  
Effective channel management is a key step to successful international growth. Developing channels in export markets can take years particularly where there is a lack of a structured approach to establishing, maintaining and adapting channels. Read More




Date: 2005                                                  
Ireland’s export success has been achieved by enabling global companies manage their supply chain of imports, added value and exports efficiently through our ports to international markets. Read More




Date: 2005                                                  
This South East Gateway Study is the first public milestone of the ‘Irish Sea Southern Corridor ICT I-Sea.Net’ project.

The Project has been put in place to raise the standard of a wide community of businesses in the use of information communication technology (ICT). Read More




Date: 2005                                                  
This Report on the cross border horticultural development project was funded by the International Fund for Ireland and promoted jointly by the Irish Exporters Association and the Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association.

The report identifies opportunities from which projects could be developed to create employment in the border region and reviews the most appropriate models for development of such projects.
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Date: 2004                                              
Companies all over Ireland may be sitting on a neglected asset – their intellectual property. For many it is an “intangible” asset they have not fully come to grips with.

The Irish Exporters Association and Tomkins & Co. have collaborated to produce this comprehensive guide to Intellectual Property Management for those involved in the export industry, or planning entry to export markets. It provides an easy to read one-stop-shop approach to the topic and emphasises the need for a strong system of IP auditing. Read More



Date: 2004                                                  
The Trade and Transport Analysis 2004 provides with an extensive analysis of goods and services imported and exported by different modes of transport in Ireland. Read More




Date: 2003                                                  
This Report on the cross border horticultural development project was funded by the International Fund for Ireland and promoted jointly by the Irish Exporters Association and the Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association.

The report identifies opportunities from which projects could be developed to create employment in the border region and reviews the most appropriate models for development of such projects.

















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