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Roundtable Discussions

We host regular roundtable discussions on a wide range of topics to engage with and understand the needs and concerns of Dublin’s business community.

The valuable insights gained at these roundtable discussions shape our lobbying agenda and provide our Public Affairs team with a deep understanding of the issues affecting business.

Read what Dublin’s Business Community is saying in our roundtable round ups below.

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Roundtable Reports

Access to Finance

Q3 2024: Roundtable Discussion on Accessing Finance.

Flexible and Remote Working

Q2 2024: Discussion to share their experiences in navigating the new remote working guidelines.

Decarbonisation

Q2 2024: Discussion on the skills gap and lack of knowledge around decarbonisation and the many opportunities for businesses to innovate

The Legislative Burden

Q2 2024: Discussion on the impact of recent legislative changes on Dublin businesses, including auto-enrolment in pension schemes, gender pay gap reporting, the expansion of statutory sick pay, and the right to request remote work.

Childcare

Q2 2024: Childcare has a nuanced yet significant impact on business operations. This roundtable addresses some of the issues.

WRC's Code of Practise

Q1 2024: Discussion on the right to request remote work and the Workplace Relations Commission’s (WRC) publication of the Code of Practice (COP)

Skills

Q1 2024: Discussion on skills and what skills businesses have experienced deficits in.

Transport

Q4 2023: Discussion on the proposed urban development and transportation plan for Dublin.

Employment Permits

Q4 2023: Discussion on the inefficiencies and challenges in Ireland's employment permit and visa system.

Legislative Changes

Q4 2023: In this roundtable discussion, representatives from various sectors shared their perspectives on the impact of new legislation on their businesses.

Safety

Q4 2023: This discussion painted a picture of a business community deeply concerned about thesafety levels in Dublin, calling for more effective government intervention, and a holistic approach to improving the city's safety and liveability.

BER Ratings and Retrofitting Challenges

Q4 2023: Discussion on the importance of improving energy efficiency and the numerous hurdles businesses face.

The Code of Practise to Govern Right to Request Remote Working

Q2 2023: Dublin Chamber members were invited to discuss what they would like to see included within this Code of Practice.

Cyber Security

Q2 2023: Discussion on the increased importance of cyber security within almost every sector, as companies seek new means of protecting their data in the face of increasing risk.

Skills Shortages

Q2 2023: Dublin Chamber members discussed the numerous reasons why companies are struggling in regard to attracting and retaining staff.

Budget 2024

Q3 2023: Dublin Chamber members engaged in a roundtable discussion concerning key asks for Budget 2024.

Tourism

Q2 2023: Guest at a roundtable on tourism discussed the main challenges and issues experienced by Dublin firms are ones that are commonly shared, impacting the tourist experience and perception of Dublin.

Gender Pay Gap Reporting

Q1 2023

Climate Action Plan

Q1 2023: Dublin businesses were asked within a roundtable discussion what the barriers are for companies in developing decarbonising measures.

Apprenticeships

Q1 2023: Companies were asked what their main motivations for offering apprenticeships are.

Skills

Q1 2024: Discussion on the proposed urban development and transportation plan.