Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 June 2026
184. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment when he expects to receive a report from the Cost of Business Advisory Forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45433/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Cost of Business Advisory Forum was established in June 2025 as part of the current Programme for Government’s commitment to reduce business costs and alleviating regulatory burdens. The Forum is a tripartite collaboration, of enterprise representative bodies from a range of sectors including retail, tourism, agrifood, exports, professional services and multinational firms, and senior representatives from Government departments, State agencies and Economic regulators.
The Forum’s primary objective has been to examine key cost drivers and regulatory frameworks, such as energy costs, insurance and legal costs, water and wastewater service, infrastructure and planning, tax administration and regulatory compliance and assess the impact of rising costs and regulatory pressures on businesses in Ireland.
The Forums consultative phase has now concluded, the independent report and its recommendations are being finalised and will be presented to Government in the coming weeks. These recommendations are considered to address issues that merit a changed approach, and those steps that can be taken to mitigate issues to ensure businesses navigating today’s economic landscape remain competitive, and resilient.
