Policy Priorities

Fingal Chamber's policy work starts with what you tell us. The priorities below are set by the findings of the Business Environment & Economic Outlook Survey and by input from the Chamber's Business Council, so the issues the Chamber raises with decision-makers reflect what businesses in Fingal are actually facing.

Why this matters to your business

Every priority here traces back to survey evidence, so when the Chamber speaks to Fingal County Council or Government departments it's making your case, not a general one.
The priorities are reviewed against each year's survey findings and updated when the evidence shifts.
You can add your voice: take part in the annual survey or raise an issue directly with the Chamber.

Our current policy priorities

The 2026 survey, run jointly with South Dublin, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown and County Kildare Chambers, gathered responses from 245 businesses across the region. Four issues stood out. They are the areas where change would make the biggest difference to growth, competitiveness and quality of life in Fingal.

Cost of doing business

More than half of businesses surveyed said reducing the cost of doing business is the single action Government could take to make the biggest difference. The Chamber is pressing for measurable action on the energy, labour, regulatory and operating costs that squeeze margins, particularly for small and medium-sized businesses.

Housing

Housing was named as one of the infrastructure gaps most limiting growth where businesses are currently located. Without homes that staff can afford close to where they work, recruitment gets harder and businesses lose people. The Chamber continues to push for increased housing supply in Fingal to meet demand and support workforce stability.

Skills, recruitment and retention

More than half of businesses find it moderately or very difficult to attract and keep staff, and the strain is felt at every size of business. The Chamber advocates for wider access to education, training and talent to strengthen the local labour market, and supports members directly through Fingal Chamber Skillnet.

Transport, infrastructure and planning

Transport and planning join housing as the infrastructure gaps most limiting growth in businesses' current locations. The Chamber is pressing for better public transport, action on congestion and a planning system that delivers at the pace Fingal's growth requires.

Read the 2026 survey findings

Representing business nationally

On national matters, Fingal Chamber works with Chambers Ireland and the nationwide network of affiliated Chambers to represent the interests of Irish business. Chambers Ireland monitors policy at national level, engages with Government and brings the collective voice of business to the table.

Chambers Ireland is calling for Budget 2027 to focus on five national priorities:

reduce the cost of doing business by tackling energy, labour, regulatory and operating costs, with measurable reform through the Cost of Business Advisory Forum
turn investment into visible results through binding delivery targets, multi-annual funding and clear accountability for major public projects
scale housing and infrastructure delivery to remove constraints on competitiveness and regional growth
move climate and energy policy from ambition to delivery, accelerating renewable generation, grid and storage infrastructure
respond faster to economic and technological change, including better use of the National Training Fund and targeted support for SME innovation and AI adoption

Three of the five mirror what Fingal businesses told the 2026 survey. Read the Chambers Ireland Pre-Budget Submission 2027 (PDF).

Raise an issue

If a policy issue is affecting your business, the Chamber wants to hear about it. Email info@fingalchamber.ie or call 01 890 0977. You can also take part in the annual survey when it opens - every response adds weight to the case the Chamber makes on your behalf.