On Budget 2027, Dublin Chamber welcomed a number of measures reflecting key priorities from our Pre-Budget submission, including enhancements to the R&D Tax Credit, Capital Gains Tax reform, €150 million for AI skills development and the move to optional monthly reporting under Revenue’s Enhanced Reporting Requirements. We also welcomed increased investment in housing and critical infrastructure, alongside funding for additional Gardaí. We will continue to advocate for further action to Ireland’s competitiveness and ensure that the commitments made to business in Budget 2027 are delivered. Read our full response here.

We also submitted our response to the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment’s consultation on Enterprise 2035, which will shape Ireland’s long-term strategy for enterprise growth and job creation. Drawing on our Business Outlook Surveys and engagement with members, the submission argues that Ireland must build on its success in attracting foreign direct investment while doing more to help indigenous businesses grow, scale and compete internationally. We called for practical supports to help SMEs adopt AI and other technologies, stronger links between research and business to bring new innovations to market, and greater investment in Ireland’s workforce through the National Training Fund surplus. The submission also emphasises the need to reduce regulatory burdens and address housing, energy and transport constraints that are increasingly affecting business investment and growth. Read the full submission here.

We also responded to Gas Networks Ireland’s proposed Business Plan for 2027–2032, highlighting the importance of secure, reliable and affordable energy infrastructure for business competitiveness. Our submission calls for timely investment in the gas network, stronger energy resilience, increased support for biomethane and greater transparency around network costs. We also emphasised the need for coordinated infrastructure planning and efficient delivery to support housing, economic growth and Ireland’s energy transition. Read the full submission here.

In addition to the above, we were pleased to welcome European Commissioner Michael McGrath to address members last week at our Dinner in Camera event. The evening provided a valuable opportunity for members to engage directly with the Commissioner on issues affecting Irish businesses at European level. We also took the opportunity to highlight the importance of ensuring that EU policy supports business competitiveness, investment and growth, particularly through efforts to simplify regulation and reduce unnecessary administrative burdens.