Dublin Chamber maintains a continuous focus on the general competitiveness of the Dublin Region. This comprises advocating for increased tax competition vis-à-vis our competitor countries/cities, advocating for increased investment in infrastructure and improved spatial planning.
The Chamber also advocates on many smaller issues, and is represented on many fora that address different areas of competitiveness, sitting on the Commission for Energy Regulation’s Non-Domestic Water Users Group and the Dublin Regional Skills Forum.
Policy Documents
Submission on SARP
July 2019 Dublin Chamber's submission on the review of the Special Assigneee Relief Programme
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Policy Statement on Tax Sovereignty
January 2019 Dublin Chamber response to the EU Commission's Roadmap on Taxation: 'More Efficient Law Making Procedures' which proposed a change from the unanimity requirement to qualified majority voting on taxation policy.
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Submission on Employment Permits for Dependents/Spouses of Critical Skills Permit Holders
October 2018 Dublin Chamber's submission to the Departments of Justice and Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation on employment rights for the family members of employees on the critical skills list.
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Submission on Non-Domestic Water Charges
August 2018 Dublin Chamber's submission to the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) on Irish Water's proposed Non-Domestic Water Tariff Framework.
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Submission to Draft National Risk Assessment 2015
The Government is consulting on a draft list of strategic risks, both financial and non-financial, which Ireland faces, with a view to stimulating public debate on those risks and what are the appropriate responses.
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Presentation to the Oireachtas Transport Committee on sale of Aer Lingus
Dublin Chamber CEO, Gina Quin, made a presentation to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport and Communications regarding the possible implications on industry of a potential sale of Aer Lingus to IAG.
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Submission to Water Services Strategic Plan - September 2014
Dublin Chamber fully supports Irish Water’s high-level objective of delivering a “world-class water infrastructure that ensures secure and sustainable water services, essential for our health, our communities, the economy and the environment.”
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Submission to Water Charges Plan - August 2014
This submission builds on the Chamber's response to the Interim and Enduring Non-Domestic Tariff Proposals paper, which was submitted to the CER in May 2014.
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Submission to Water Charges Plan - May 2014
Dublin Chamber recommends the current price freeze for non-domestic customers be extended over the next ten years.
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Submission on Economic Regulatory Framework for Water Services
Dublin Chamber's submission focuses on three key areas:
- Capital Projects
- Water Pricing
- Regulatory Gap
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Developing a Knowledge City Region: A Ten Point Plan
Dublin Chamber of Commerce knowledge economy report: 'Developing a Knowledge City Region: A Ten Point Plan'
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Airport Charges at Dublin Airport 2010-2014
Dublin Chamber submission on airport charges at Dublin Airport 2010 - 2014
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Ten Reasons why the EU is good for Dublin and Ireland
Ten Reasons why the EU is good for Dublin and Ireland
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