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Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association calls for export-led strategy to build global manufacturing hub
India's IWTMA has published a report calling for an export-led strategy to position the country as a global wind turbine manufacturing hub. The roadmap covers finance facilities, localisation incentives, certification reform, and a Brand India Wind initiative.
Restaurants Association of Ireland welcomes permanent return of 9% hospitality VAT rate
The Restaurants Association of Ireland has welcomed the permanent return of the 9% VAT rate for food-led hospitality, describing it as a landmark moment for the sector. The measure gives member businesses greater certainty to plan, invest and sustain employment.
Northern Ireland Food to Go Association calls for VAT pilot to address cross-border competitive imbalance
The Northern Ireland Food to Go Association has called for a 10% hospitality VAT pilot as the Republic introduces a 9% rate for food businesses. The association warns the tax gap threatens jobs and investment in border communities.
Irish Fish Producers' Organisation marks 50 years at Galway AGM with minister in attendance
The Irish Fish Producers' Organisation has held its 50th anniversary AGM in Galway, with fisheries minister Timmy Dooley delivering the keynote address. The meeting addressed stock management, CFP reform, and the association's new Brussels lobbying presence.
Angela Guillemet brought association strategy expertise to Association and Institutes Awards 2025 judging panel
Looking back at last year's awards, Angela Guillemet, Founding Partner of Association Innovation, brought strategic expertise and international association experience to The Association and Institutes Awards 2025, assessing excellence across professional bodies advancing Ireland's professional landscape. Angela Guillemet's background spanning association strategy, operations, marketing, and fundraising positioned her to evaluate how organisations translated professional purpose into sustainable business models, member-focused innovation, and sectoral influence competencies critical to identifying associations delivering genuine strategic leadership beyond operational management.
Protect, Retain, Rebuild: What the Psychiatry Workforce Crisis Demands of Associations Across Ireland
Royal College of Psychiatrists survey finds 70%+ of NI psychiatrists considering leaving, with 31% of posts vacant. Irish associations have a clear mandate to lead on workforce wellbeing, advocacy, and CPD in health professional communities.
Innobiz Association convenes 97th forum to share AI transformation strategies for manufacturing members
South Korea's Innobiz Association held its 97th Morning Forum to share AI transformation strategies with manufacturing member executives. The event demonstrates how associations deliver structured knowledge-sharing during periods of major technological change.
Seven pharmacy professional bodies sign concordat to establish unified UK leadership model
Seven UK pharmacy professional bodies have signed a Concordat committing to a unified leadership model centred on the Royal College of Pharmacy. The agreement has direct implications for how professional associations consolidate governance across a shared sector.
Guild of Agricultural Journalists of Ireland elects Tom Morrow as new all-island president
The Guild of Agricultural Journalists of Ireland has elected Northern Ireland journalist Tom Morrow as its new all-island president at its AGM, succeeding Matt O'Keeffe. The appointment shapes how the guild represents agricultural media professionals across the island.
Compliance Institute CEO Michael Kavanagh takes on dual roles at IFCA and Chartered Accountants Ireland
Compliance Institute Ireland CEO Michael Kavanagh has taken on dual roles as IFCA Deputy Chair and Vice President of Chartered Accountants Ireland. The appointments place him at the centre of two major professional association governance structures.
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