For the first time, the three biggest Chambers of Commerce on the island of Ireland undertook a joint mission to Belfast to highlight the importance of how a well-functioning cross-border economy benefits businesses all over the island. Dublin Chamber, along with Cork and NI Chamber, met to highlight the key roles their cities play on the island and the need for fast and effective connections between them to ensure that businesses can flourish.

Mary Rose Burke, Dublin Chamber CEO, said, “The collaboration between our Chambers is a testament to the shared vision we hold for an interconnected and thriving island economy. Dublin, as the economic hub, will benefit immensely from enhanced connectivity with Cork and Belfast, driving not just economic growth but also cultural exchange.”

“We in Dublin Chamber have long advocated for a greater degree of cross-border cooperation, and this visit is a continuation of that. Our island economy can only continue to grow, and this will be aided significantly by further investment in infrastructure such as the Narrow Water Bridge, including €600 million towards the proposed upgrade of the A5 road. Key to this will be a high-speed rail link from Cork to Dublin and onto Belfast. This initiative represents a bold step forward in leveraging our geographic and economic strengths to create a cohesive strategy that benefits all our communities.”