Intent: To advocate for Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) financing supports to be placed on an ongoing or “evergreen” basis, providing a permanent policy mechanism to address structural market failures in SME finance and enable Government to respond to changing economic conditions and future economic shocks.
Details: To highlight structural challenges in the SME finance market, including access to finance, borrowing costs and competition in SME lending.
Methods
Dublin Chamber wrote to Minister Robert Troy following a pre-Budget meeting earlier in July to provide further evidence supporting its proposal to place Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland financing supports on an ongoing or “evergreen” basis. The letter can be accessed here: https://www.dublinchamber.ie/Portals/0/Submissions/DFIN_Pre-Budget_Follow_Up_Letter.pdf?ver=bu1DAt9GhHUi7wlnUEWDog%3d%3d - Letter
Intent: To advocate for the implementation of the insurance-related recommendations developed through the Cost of Business Advisory Forum, including measures aimed at increasing competition in the insurance market and improving affordability for businesses.
Details: Discussion on implementing recommendations from the Cost of Business Advisory Forum to address insurance costs for businesses.
Methods
This discussion took place as part of a pre-Budget meeting with Minister Robert Troy to discuss Dublin Chamber’s priorities for Budget 2027. Dublin Chamber’s Pre-Budget Submission 2027 was shared as part of the engagement. The submission can be accessed here: https://www.dublinchamber.ie/Portals/0/Policy%20Priorities/Advocacy%20Page/PreBudgetSubmissionFinal.pdf?ver=UUfcwuUKtVukIiUz4rZoVA%3d%3d - Meeting
Intent: To advocate for multiannual funding for State bodies responsible for infrastructure delivery, providing greater certainty, supporting long-term planning and ensuring continuity in the delivery of critical infrastructure projects.
Details: To highlight the need for greater long-term funding certainty for critical infrastructure delivery.
Methods
This discussion took place as part of a pre-Budget meeting with Minister Robert Troy to discuss Dublin Chamber’s priorities for Budget 2027. Dublin Chamber’s Pre-Budget Submission 2027 was shared as part of the engagement. The submission can be accessed here: https://www.dublinchamber.ie/Portals/0/Policy%20Priorities/Advocacy%20Page/PreBudgetSubmissionFinal.pdf?ver=UUfcwuUKtVukIiUz4rZoVA%3d%3d - Meeting
Intent: To advocate for enhanced supports for business innovation, including a complementary Innovation Tax Credit to support activities beyond formal R&D, such as digitalisation, AI adoption and process innovation.
Details: Discussion on strengthening supports for business innovation, digitalisation and AI adoption.
Methods
This discussion took place as part of a pre-Budget meeting with Minister Robert Troy to discuss Dublin Chamber’s priorities for Budget 2027. Dublin Chamber’s Pre-Budget Submission 2027 was shared as part of the engagement. The submission can be accessed here: https://www.dublinchamber.ie/Portals/0/Policy%20Priorities/Advocacy%20Page/PreBudgetSubmissionFinal.pdf?ver=UUfcwuUKtVukIiUz4rZoVA%3d%3d - Meeting
Intent: To advocate for a renewed SBCI Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme and a revised Credit Guarantee Scheme, with sufficient scale to meet SME demand and greater continuity in the availability of SBCI financing supports.
Details: To highlight the importance of accessible Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) financing supports for SME resilience and investment.
Methods
This discussion took place as part of a pre-Budget meeting with Minister Robert Troy to discuss Dublin Chamber’s priorities for Budget 2027. Dublin Chamber’s Pre-Budget Submission 2027 was shared as part of the engagement. The submission can be accessed here: https://www.dublinchamber.ie/Portals/0/Policy%20Priorities/Advocacy%20Page/PreBudgetSubmissionFinal.pdf?ver=UUfcwuUKtVukIiUz4rZoVA%3d%3d - Meeting
Intent: To advocate for further enhancement of the R&D Tax Credit, including reform of outsourcing limits, simplified administration, improved SME access and pre-approval processes.
Details: Discussion on improving the accessibility and effectiveness of the R&D Tax Credit, particularly for SMEs.
Methods
This discussion took place as part of a pre-Budget meeting with Minister Robert Troy to discuss Dublin Chamber’s priorities for Budget 2027. Dublin Chamber’s Pre-Budget Submission 2027 was shared as part of the engagement. The submission can be accessed here: https://www.dublinchamber.ie/Portals/0/Policy%20Priorities/Advocacy%20Page/PreBudgetSubmissionFinal.pdf?ver=UUfcwuUKtVukIiUz4rZoVA%3d%3d - Meeting
Intent: To advocate for a reduction in the CGT rate to 20% for disposals of investments in unquoted, actively trading companies, to support investment, capital mobility and the growth of indigenous firms.
Details: To highlight the impact of the current Capital Gains Tax (CGT) regime on investment in indigenous enterprise.
Methods
This discussion took place as part of a pre-Budget meeting with Minister Robert Troy to discuss Dublin Chamber’s priorities for Budget 2027. Dublin Chamber’s Pre-Budget Submission 2027 was shared as part of the engagement. The submission can be accessed here: https://www.dublinchamber.ie/Portals/0/Policy%20Priorities/Advocacy%20Page/PreBudgetSubmissionFinal.pdf?ver=UUfcwuUKtVukIiUz4rZoVA%3d%3d - Meeting
Intent: To advocate for a reduction in the CGT rate to 20% for disposals of investments in unquoted, actively trading companies, to support investment, capital mobility and the growth of indigenous firms.
Details: To highlight the impact of the current Capital Gains Tax (CGT) regime on investment in indigenous enterprise.
Methods
This discussion took place as part of a pre-Budget meeting with Minister Robert Troy to discuss Dublin Chamber’s priorities for Budget 2027. Dublin Chamber’s Pre-Budget Submission 2027 was shared as part of the engagement. The submission can be accessed here: https://www.dublinchamber.ie/Portals/0/Policy%20Priorities/Advocacy%20Page/PreBudgetSubmissionFinal.pdf?ver=UUfcwuUKtVukIiUz4rZoVA%3d%3d - Meeting
Intent: To secure support for SME Loans in Credit Unions
Details: Support for SME Sector in Credit Union Policy re business loans
Methods
Invitation to present on cost of doing business for Galway Chamber members: Claddagh Credit Union - Event / Reception
Intent: To secure support for SME Loans in Credit Unions
Details: Support for SME Sector in Credit Union Policy re business loans
Methods
Invitation to present on cost of doing business for Galway Chamber members: Claddagh Credit Union - Event / Reception
