Investment theme at Dublin Chamber AGM

Speaking at Dublin Chamber’s AGM Dinner on 23 February, Dublin Chamber President and Managing Director of Olytico Stephen O’Leary told over 600 leading business representatives, An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and other highranking government officials that the new Planning and Development Bill will help reduce the barriers to investment in housing and infrastructure. “It is clear to us that cities will remain the drivers of future growth. Therefore, continued investment in Dublin must be a government priority,” he said, adding that more must be done to support entrepreneurs: “We call on government to introduce a 20% rate of Capital Gains Tax for investment in indigenous firms.”

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Drogheda Chamber meets with Minister Richmond

In February, Drogheda & District Chamber gave a briefing to Neale Richmond, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. The topics discussed included the progression of the Port Access Northern Cross Route to a conclusion at Tom Roe’s Point and the ongoing development of Drogheda as a premier location in Ireland. “We had a broad-ranging discussion and it was richly positive. Drogheda is a booming town and with the support of IDA Ireland remains a key player in business and industry on the east coast,” said Chamber President Hubert Murphy.