Press releases

Ambition to be a global leader in patient-centred medtech

12/10/2020 - To mark the sixth annual European MedTech Week the Irish Medtech Association, the Ibec group that represents the sector, today launched Medtech Rising: The Business Leaders’ Conference, jointly

Medtech engineers help develop emergency ventilator

20/08/2020 - Boston Scientific engineers have helped the Covid Response Team non-profit group develop an emergency ventilator that is targeted for use in the developing world as countries respond to the Covid-19

Clare company helping worldwide detection of COVID-19

29/07/2020 - A medical technology facility in Tulla, Co Clare is involved in development of tests to detect coronavirus antibodies to track the spread geographically in real-time worldwide. The site is run by

Galway Medtech company helping hospitality sector reopen

08/07/2020 - An Irish medtech company, Complete Laboratory Solutions (CLS) based in Galway, has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by delivering new testing to markets like gyms, restaurants, hotels and bars.

Putting the spotlight on app helping doctors tackle Covid-19

23/06/2020 - The Irish Medtech Association, the Ibec group that represents the medtech sector, is putting a spotlight on the Irish medtech community’s critical role in helping healthcare professionals work

Medtech professionals dedicated to tackling COVID-19

23/03/2020 - The Irish MedTech Association, the Ibec group that represents the MedTech sector, today praised medical technology manufacturers and their staff working tirelessly to provide vital medical

New strategy launched to tackle drop in female leadership

08/03/2020 - Ibec Medtech and Engineering, the Ibec group which represents the sectors, launched ‘Inspiring girls, supporting female leaders’ ahead of International Women’s Day, setting out the business

6 in 10 businesses to invest in connected factories

04/02/2020 - Ibec Medtech and Engineering, the Ibec group which represents the sectors, today launched the report ‘The race to embrace digital manufacturing: Lessons from Ireland’s journey’ (see attached)

Irish Medtech priorities for the next Government

24/01/2020 - The Irish Medtech Association, the Ibec group that represents the medtech sector, today launched its “Priorities for the next Government: Investing in Innovation, Invest in People”. Ireland is one

Bill Doherty elected to MedTech Europe Board

06/01/2020 - The Irish Medtech Association, the Ibec group that represents the medtech sector, today announced Bill Doherty of Cook Medical has been elected to the board of MedTech Europe. MedTech Europe is the

74% of medtech firms plan to increase Irish R&D

06/12/2019 - The Irish Medtech Association, the Ibec group that represents the medtech sector, launched ‘Realise your R&D ambition: Guidebook for Irish medtech companies’ report which was co-funded by the

Alcon wins Irish Medtech Company of the Year 2019

06/12/2019 - The Irish Medtech Association, the Ibec group that represents the medtech sector, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland announced tonight the winners of the Medtech Rising 2019: Irish Medtech Awards.

Garry Moore's outstanding contribution to Medtech recognised

06/12/2019 - The Irish Medtech Association, the Ibec group which represents the medtech sector, recognised SteriPack Contract Manufacturing founder and CEO Garry Moore, as the winner of the Outstanding

Medtech hub adds more than half a billion euro in last year

04/12/2019 - The Irish Medtech Association, the Ibec group that represents the medtech sector, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland are today highlighting global growth opportunities for the Irish medtech industry

Irish Medtech Award 2019 finalists revealed

04/11/2019 - The Irish Medtech Association, the Ibec group that represents the medtech sector, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland today announced the finalists for Medtech Rising: The Irish Medtech Awards 2019.