The Fingal Business Sentiment Survey provides a clear picture of the challenges, opportunities, and outlook facing our local business community. Each year, we ask Fingal businesses to share their experiences of current trading conditions, their expectations for the future, and the issues that matter most.
Your feedback shapes the collective voice of business in Fingal. The survey results guide Fingal Chamber’s policy priorities and strengthen our lobbying with Fingal County Council, Government, and Public Representatives. This ensures that decision-makers understand the realities of doing business in our county.
By taking part, businesses play a direct role in influencing policies that support growth, competitiveness, and long-term sustainability across the region.
Business Sentiment Survey 2025
Key Findings
Top Challenges: Economic uncertainty, high operating costs, and staff shortages remain the most pressing concerns.
Barriers to Competitiveness: Affordable housing, traffic congestion and limited public transport, and rising costs continue to hold businesses back.
Trade: 92% of businesses are somewhat or very concerned about the potential impact of an EU/US trade conflict.
Commercial Rates: 28% say an increase would have a significant or unsustainable impact.
Housing: 93% don’t believe housing demands will be met by 2030.
Airport: 83% support the immediate lifting of the passenger cap at Dublin Airport.
Investment: 57% plan to expand or invest further in Fingal through new ventures.
Business Performance and Outlook
In 2024, 42% of businesses increased staff numbers, while 70% reported stable or growing profits.
Looking to 2025, 40% expect to grow their teams, and 80% anticipate profits will remain steady or increase.
Explore the 2025 Results
Get the full picture of the business climate in Fingal in our 2025 Infographic, which highlights confidence levels, growth trends, and the challenges shaping competitiveness.
