The National Competitiveness and Productivity Council
We analyse developments and policies in the field of productivity and competitiveness in Ireland
About usAppointment of new Chair of the National Competitiveness and Productivity Council
The Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke, has confirmed the appointment of Professor Alan Barrett as the new Chair of the National Competitiveness and Productivity Council (NCPC), effective 1 January 2026. Professor Barrett succeeds Dr Frances Ruane, whose term as Chair has now concluded.
Latest News
10 December 2025Bulletin 25-5: Benchmarking the Performance of Ireland’s Public Administration, 2024
03 December 2025NCPC Welcomes Publication of Accelerating Infrastructure Report and Action Plan
24 September 2025Budget 2026 and Competitiveness: Navigating Uncertainty
10 September 2025NCPC Welcomes Government's Action Plan on Competitiveness and Productivity
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Bulletin 25 5 Blavatnik Index
Accelerating Infrastructure NCPC Press Release
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NCPC Competitiveness and Productivity Framework
As concepts, competitiveness and productivity overlap and interlink in a variety of ways, and this framework speaks to the strong intersection of both. Productivity and competitiveness are depicted as two mutually-reinforcing concepts. The arrows in the inner circle visually capture this interconnected relationship. These two concepts overlap and interlink with each other through the drivers that determine them in achieving the overarching goal of sustainable growth and wellbeing. The main drivers included in the NCPC's framework are Business Environment, Macroeconomic Sustainability, International Environment, Technology and Innovation, Education and Skills, and Infrastructure.
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