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Our mission is to ensure that Dublin is a great city in which to live, work, visit and learn. In pursuit of these objectives, the Chamber regularly responds to consultations organised by Government departments, local Government and state agencies. 

Our submissions are informed through survey data from our Quarterly Business Trends Survey, input from the Chamber’s Council, stakeholder engagement with relevant experts in respective fields and focused economic analysis in the Chamber. 

Submissions are typically supported by a strategic campaign to advocate for the recommendations we put forward. Such campaigns include: meetings with senior civil servants, TDs, Senators and Ministers; events and receptions and focused media activity.
 

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Policy Documents

Submission on Dublin Airport Planning Application

November 2021. Submission to Fingal County Council on the Dublin Airport Planning Application

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Submission on Draft Development Plan Guidelines

October 2021. Submission to the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage on the Draft Development Plan Guidelines for Planning Authorities

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Submission on the City Edge Project

October 2021. Submission to South Dublin County Council and Dublin City Council on Phase 1 of the City Edge Project.

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Dublin Chamber Submission Re National SDG Implementation Plan 2021-2023

September 2021. Dublin Chamber submission to the Department of the Environment, Climate Action, and Communications in response to the public consultation on the second SDG National Implementation Plan which will apply for the period of 2021-2023

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Renewing Our City: Planning For Our Future

September 2021. Policy paper on the changes to the planning system in Dublin

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Dublin Chamber Pre-Budget Submission 2022

August 2021. Dublin Chamber submission on Budget 2022.

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Submission to Dublin City Council on the Variation of Local Property Tax

July 2021. Submission to Dublin City Council on the Variation of
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Submission to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

Submission to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council on the Variation of Local Property Tax in Budget 2022

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Dublin Chamber submission to Dart+ South West public consultation.

June 2021. Dublin Chamber submission to Irish Rail on Dart+ South West public consultation.

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Dublin Chamber Partnership Opportunities 2021

Dublin Chamber Partnership Opportunities 2021 brochure.

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Dublin Chamber Submission to DECC on Circular Economy National Strategy

June 2021. Dublin Chamber submission to the Department for the Environment, Climate, and Communications in response to a Public Consultation on the Proposed Circular Economy National Strategy.

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Dublin Chamber Submission to EirGrid on 'Our Electricity Future'

June 2021. Dublin Chameber submission in response to the public consultation held by EirGrid in relation to planning for 'Our Electricity Future'. 

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Strategic Priorities and Preliminary Recommendations for Budget 2022.

July 2021. Dublin Chamber's Strategic Priorities and Preliminary Recommendations for Budget 2022.

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Submission on the National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland.

May 2021. Dublin Chamber submission to the Department of Transport consultation on the National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland.

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Dublin Chamber Submission on Flexible Working

May 2021. Dublin Chamber submission to the Department for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth in response to a public consultation on Flexible Working. 

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Submission on the enhanced Pedestrianisation of Capel St

May 2021. Dublin Chamber submission to Dublin City Council consultation on the enhanced pedestrianisation of Capel Street. 

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Submission to the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029

May 2021. Dublin Chamber submission the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029

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Dublin Chamber Submission to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment on the Right to Request Remote Working

May 2021. Dublin Chamber Submission to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment in relation to introducing an employee's Right to Request Remote Working into legislation. 

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Submission on the Pedestrianisation of Merrion Row

April 2021. Submission to Dublin City Council on the proposed pedestrianisation of Merrion Row.

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Dublin Chamber Submission re Consolidated Rail Strategy to 2027

May 2019. Submission to Irish Rail in relation to its Consolidated Rail Strategy to 2027. 

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Submission to the Draft DLRD Development Plan

April 2021. Dublin Chamber submission on the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028

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Dublin Chamber Submission re Employment & Investment Incentive Relief

May 2019. Submission to the Department of Finance in response to a consultation on Employment & Investment Incentive Relief.

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City Regions Ireland letter to An Taoiseach

em>April 2021. City Regions Ireland letter to An Taoiseach calling for an Urban Ireland action plan to support our cities as they struggle to cope with the significant changes wrought by the Covid-19 crisis.

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Dublin Chamber Submission re MetroLink Preferred Route

May 2019. Submission on MetroLink emerging preffered route and next steps in the project. 

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Submission to Irish Water on National Water Resources Plan

March 2021. Submission to Irish Water on National Water Resources Plan. The NWRP focuses on how Irish Water will provide a safe, sustainable, secure and reliable water supply to their customers whilst also safeguarding the environment.

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Submission on the Review of the Employment & Investment Incentive

February 2021: Dublin Chamber submission to the Department of Finance on the Review of the Employment & Investment Incentive

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Dublin Chamber Qualitative and Quantitative Remote Work Data

April 2021. A report on data collected through extensive surveying and focus groups with Dublin Chamber members in relation to remote working dating March 2020 - April 2021.

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Submission on Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028

February 2021. Dublin Chamber submission on the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 Pre-Draft Consultation

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Submission on the Review of the National Development Plan

February 2021. Dublin Chamber submission on the Review to Renew Government consultation on the National Development.

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Dublin Chamber Submission on the National Recovery and Resilience Plan

February 2021. Dublin Chamber submission in response to the public consultation on the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. This plan is an EU requirement to access Covid-19 recovery grant funding.

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Submission on Covid-19 Business Supports

February 2021. Submission outlining the current impact of Covid-19 on businesses and the need for continued business supports. 

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Submission on the Dublin Airport Planning Application to remove runway restrictions

February 2021. Submission to Fingal County Council in support of Dublin Airport's request for extended operating hours and removing runway restrictions. 

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Submission to the NTA on the GDA Transport Strategy

January 2021, Submission to the National Transport Authority on the Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy review. 

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Dublin Chamber Submission to WRC on Right to Disconnect

January 2021. Dublin Chamber submission to the Work place Relations Commission on a proposed Code of Practice on the Right to Disconnect being added to the Organisation of Working Time Act (1997)

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Submission on public realm improvements to Dame Street as part of the College Green Project

January 2021. Dublin Chamber submission on the Consultation on options for public realm improvements to Dame Street as part of the College Green Project. 

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Submission on the Pedestrianisation in the Grafton Street area.

December 2020. Dublin Chamber's submission on the Pedestrianisation in the Grafton Street area.

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BusConnects Submission

December 2020. Dublin Chamber submission in response to the latest round of public consultations on the BusConnects project. 

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Business Ireland Q4 2020

The Q4 2020 issue of Business Ireland magazine. 

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Dublin Chamber Submission re Statutory Sick Pay

December 2020. Submission to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment in response to a public consultation on the introduction of a Statutory Sick Pay Scheme. 

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Dublin Chamber Position Paper on the Impact of Covid-19 on Female Labour Participation

November 2020. Position paper on the impact that the Covid-19 crisis has had on the female labour participation rate, in the immediate term, and more long term.  

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Submission on the Night-time Economy

November 2020. Submission to the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media in response to their Stakeholder Consultation on the Night-time Economy. 

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Submission on the National SME Growth Plan

November 2020. Submission to the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment on the National SME Growth Plan

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Dublin Chamber Position Paper on Priorities for EU Green Deal Funding

October 2020. Position paper how a strategy should be considered by policymakers to access EU Green Deal Funding

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Dublin Chamber assessment of Budget 2021

October 2020. Dublin Chamber assessment of Budget 2021

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Submission to the Oireachtas Committee on Budgetary Oversight on Priorities for Budget 2021

October 2020. Submission to the Oireachtas Committee on Budgetary Oversight on Priorities for Budget 2021

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Submission to DART+ West Consultation

October 2020. Submission to Irish Rail on the DART+ West Consultation. 

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Submission to Luas Finglas Extension

September 2020. Submission to the National Transport Authority on the Green Line Luas Finglas Extension. 

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Business Ireland Q3 2020

The autumn issue of Business Ireland magazine.

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Dublin Chamber - Minister Harris Follow Up Q&A

October 2020. When he briefed members on his new portfolio, time ran short with Minister for Higher & Further Eduction, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris. The Minister kindly provided answers to a number of questions put to him during a Dublin Chamber webinar in writing. 

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Submission to SDCC on Development Plan

September 2020. Submission to South Dublin County Council on the South Dublin Development Plan 2022-2028 Pre-Draft Consultation

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Dublin Chamber Submission on Budget 2021

September 2020. Dublin Chamber's Pre-Budget Submission published ahead of Budget 2021. 

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Dublin Chamber Submission re Apprenticeship Action Plan 2021-2025

September 2020. Submission to the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science in response to a Public Consultation on the Apprenticeship Action Plan 2021-2025

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Dublin: The 15 Minute City

September 2020. Dublin Chamber policy paper outlining the concept of a 15 Minute City and how that vision could be implemented in Dublin. 

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Submission to Fingal County Council on the Variation of Local Property Tax in Budget 2021

September 2020. Submission to FCC on the proposed Variation of Local Property Tax in Budget 2021. 

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Submission to South Dublin County Council on the Variation of Local Property Tax in Budget 2021

September 2020. Submission to SDCC on the proposed Variation of Local Property Tax in Budget 2021. 

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Submission to Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation on Remote Working

August 2020. Dublin Chamber's submission to the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation on their  Remote Working Consultation to inform the delivery of guidance on remote working for both employers and employees. 

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Submission to DCC on the Variation of Local Property Tax

July 2020. Dublin Chmaber submission to Dublin City Council on the variation of the Local Property Tax. 

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Submission to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council on LPT Variation in Budget 2021

August 2020. Submission to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council on the Variation of Local Property Tax in Budget 2021

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Submission to Government on Priorities for the Supplementary Budget 2020

July 2020. Dublin Chamber submission to Government on Priorities for the Supplementary Budget 2020

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Business Ireland Magazine Q2 2020

June 2020: The summer 2020 issue of Business Ireland magazine, produced in partnership with The Irish Times. 

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Dublin Chamber Position Paper on a Sustainable Reset post Covid-19

June 2020. A Dublin Chamber position paper outlining proposals for how to achieve a more environmentally sustainable and resilient Dublin post Covid-19 lockdown.

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Submission to Oireachtas Covid Committee on SME Impact

June 2020, Dublin Chamber's submission to the Oireachtas Covid Committee on the impact of the pandemic on SMEs

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Dublin Chamber Assessment of Programme for Government

June 2020. Dublin Chamber assessment of the Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, and Green Party Programme for Government. 

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Online Selling Guide 2020

June 2020: Dublin Chamber published an online selling guide to help get more Irish companies selling effectively online. 

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Activating Dublin: Responding to COVID-19

May 2020. Dublin Chamber's latest policy doument responding to the Covid-19 crisis. This report assesses the major challenges faced by the business community,  the Government policy response so far and future measures that will be required by businesses going forward. 

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Business Outlook Q2 2020

May 2020. Report detailing the results of Dublin Chambers Business Outlook Survey Q2 2020. Survey focuses on Covid-19 crisis and how businesses are responding. 

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BusConnects Submission Core Bus Corridor Projects

April 2020. Dublin Chamber submission to the National Transport Authority consultation on the BusConnects Core Bus Corridor Projects. 

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Dublin Chamber Position Paper on Remote and Flexible Working

April 2020. Dublin Chamber is strongly in favour of of remote working as a way of improving work life balance and reduce congestion. This paper outlines the steps needed to be taken by Government to provide clarity on employer liability and remote work guidelines in order to support the increase in flexible and remote working practices. 

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Business Ireland Q1 2020

April 2020: The Q1 issue of Dublin Chamber's quarterly magazine Business Ireland, which is published in partnership with The Irish Times.

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Short-Time Work Support - Government Guidance

March 2020.  Government guidance on Short-time Work Support, for employers and employees. 

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Dublin Chamber Covid-19 Survey Report

March 2020. A report analysing a series of member surveys conducted with Dublin Chamber members about their response and experience of the Covid-19 crisis. 

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Dublin Chamber Covid-19 Social Welfare Guide 26.3.20

March 2020. Guide to social welfare and Covid-19 Employer Wage Subsidy Scheme.  

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Dublin Chamber Submission to the Department of Communications, Climate Action and the Environment re Waste Management Plan for a Circular Economy

February 2020. Submissionito the Department of Communications, Climate Action, and the Environment in response to a consultation on new policy for a Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy. This paper highlights the role of the business community in the Circular Economy and the importance of Green Public Procurement. 

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Dublin Chamber submission to the Department of Transport, Tourism, and Sport re Sustainable Mobility

February 2020. Dublin Chamber submission to the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport in response to its consultation on Sustainable Mobility. This paper focuses on Climate Change, Greener Busses, Regulation in Public Transport, Active Travel, Land Use and Transport Planning, and Congestion. 

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Submission on Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 Pre-Draft

February 2020. Dublin Chmaber's submission to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council in reponse to their consultation on the pre-draft Development Plan. 

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Dublin Chamber Policy Recommendations for Green Public Procurement

February 2020. Dublin Chamber recommendations to Government in relation to Green Public Procurement

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Dublin Chamber General Election Manifesto 2020

January 2020. Dublin needs a ‘Decade of Delivery’ to realise our vision of a city
globally renowned for its sustainability, economic vibrancy and quality of life.

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Dublin Chamber Submission to Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation re General Scheme of Employment Permit BILL

January 2020.  Submission to the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation in response to a cosultation on the General Scheme of Employment Permits Bill. 

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Brownfield Regeneration Submission to DCC

January 2020. Submission to Dublin City Council in support of re-zoning brownfield and under-developed employment zones in the city to Residential and Mixed Use. 

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Dublin Chamber BusConnects Submission

December 2019. Dublin Chamber's submission to the NTA on the latest BusConnects consultation looking at the 'Dublin Area Revised Bus Network'.

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Better Dublin Local Elections Manifesto

May 2019. Dublin Chamber's Better Dublin Election Manifesto for the 2019 Local Elections. 

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Dublin Chamber Submission re Long Term GHG Emission Reduction

December 2019. Dublin Chamber submission to the Department of Communications, Climate Action, and the Environment on the long term strategy for Ireland's green house gas emission reduction, stretching beyond 2030 out to 2050.

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North Lotts and Grand Canal Planning Scheme

November 2019. Submission to Dublin City Council in regrads to the density of the SDZ in the North Lotts and Grand Canal Planning Scheme. 

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Submission on Personal Powered Transport (E-Scooters)

November 2019. Submission to the Department of Transport on Personal Powered Transport calling for regulation to support the use of E-Scooters. 

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Dublin Chamber Submission on the Draft Dublin Airport Local Area Plan

October 2019. Dublin Chamber's submission to Fingal County Council in response to the consultation on the draft Dublin Airport Local Area Plan. 

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Better Dublin Manifesto

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Budget 2020 Submission

August 2019. Dublin Chamber's pre-budget submission for 2020.

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Dublin Chamber Submission on Cherry Orchard - Park West LAP

July 2019. Dublin Chmaber response to the Local Area Plan for Cherry Orchard - Park West. 

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Dublin Chamber Submission on the Royal Canal Premium Cycle Route Broome Bridge

July 2019. Dublin Chamber response to the Dublin City Council consultation on the Royal Canal Premium Cycle Route Broome Bridge

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Dublin Chamber Submission to CAR on Draft Determination

July 2019. Dublin Chamber submission to the Commission for Aviation Regulator on the Draft Determination 2020-2024 which outlines the maximum level of Airport Charges that Dublin Airport will be allowed to collect from airlines for the next five years. 

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Submission on SARP

July 2019 Dublin Chamber's submission on the review of the Special Assigneee Relief Programme

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Dublin Chamber Submission on the Irish Water Supply Project - Mid-East Region

June 2019.  Dublin Chamber Submission to the Commission for Regulation of Utilities in respect of its stakeholder consultation to review the Proposed Water Supply Project for the Eastern & Midland Region.

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Dublin Chamber Submission re Carbon Tax

June 2019. Dublin Chamber's Submission to the Department of Finance on use of Carbon Tax revenue. 

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Submission on the R&D Tax Credit

June 2019. Dublin Chamber's submission to the Department of Finance on the review of the Research & Development Tax Credit.

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Submission on the Liffey Cycle Route

June 2019. Dublin Chamber's submission to Dublin City Council in relation to the Preferred Option for the Liffey Cycle Route.

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Dublin Chamber Submission re BusConnects Phase 3 Corridors

May 2019.  Submission to the National Transport Authority in relation to BusConnects Phase 3 Corridors. 

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Dublin Chamber Submission re Key Employee Engagement Program (KEEP)

May 2019. Submission to the Department of Finance on the Key Employee Engagement Program (KEEP).KEEP is a scheme designed to make share-based remuneration feasible for smart-ups and SMEs so that they can compete for talent with multinationals

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Dublin Chamber Submission re Phoenix Park Strategic Review

May 2019. Submission to the Office of Public Works in response to the Phoenix Park Visitor Experience Strategic Review

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Dublin Chamber Submission to CRU on Non-Domestic Water Charges

May 2019. Dublin Chamber Submission to th Commission for Regulation of Utilities in response to their decision on Irish Water's proposed Non Domestic Water Charge Tariff. 

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Dublin Chamber Submission re North Lotts and Grand Canal Building Height Review

April 2019. Submission to Dublin City Council on its review of the building heights guidelines for the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock SDZ. 

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Dublin Chamber Submission to Dublin City Council re Draft Climate Change Action Plan

March 2019. Submission to Dublin City Council in response to the consultation on its Draft Climate Change Action Plan 2019-2024. 

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Dublin Chamber Submission to Review of CGT Entrepreneur Relief

May 2019.  Submission to the Department of Finance in response to a review of Corporate Gains Tax Entrepreneur Relief

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Dublin Chamber Membership Offer

Offer to EI Clients.

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Dublin Chamber Submission to Solas on FET Strategy 2020-2024

May 2019. Submission to Solas, the State organisation responsible for Further Education and Training (FET), on their FET 2020-2024 Strategy. 

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Response to Draft Metropolitan Area Strategic Plan for Dublin

January 2019 Dublin Chamber's submission to the Eastern & Midland Regional Assembly in response to the draft Regional Spatial & Economic Strategy, including the Dublin Metropolitan Area Strategic Plan.

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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 E-Scooters

December 2018. Submission to Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport in support of regulating the use of e-scooters as envirnmentally friendly and efficient city transportation.

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City Regions Ireland

November 2018 City Regions Ireland is a new group bringing together the Chambers of Commerce of Cork, Dublin, Galway, Limerick and Waterford - Ireland’s 5 cities as identified by the 'National Planning Framework: Ireland 2040' - to jointly safegaurd Ireland's urban agenda. This CRI document outlines 8 principles for the sustainable growth of the 5 city regions.

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Submission on Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System

November 2018 Dublin Chamber's submission to the Department of Employment Affairs & Social Protection on the Strawman Proposal for an Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System.

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Submission on the Fitzwilliam Cycle Route

October 2018 Dublin Chamber observations on the proposed Fitzwilliam Cycle Route in response to a non-statutory public consultation.

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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 Supplementary Pensions Reform

October 2018 Dublin Chamber's submission to the Department of Finance consultation on supplementary pensions reform, focusing on the tax treatment of pensions.

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Submission on Role of Local Authority Members

October 2018 Dublin Chamber's submission to the Departmetnt of Housing, Planning & Local Government regarding the consultation on the role and remuneration of elected members of Local Authorities.

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Submission on BusConnects

September 2018 Submission giving feedback on BusConnects and the proposed redesign of the Dublin Area Bus Network.

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Submission Letter on draft Urban Development and Building Heights Guidelines

September 2018 Letter Eoghan Murphy TD, Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government on draft Urban Development and Building Heights Guidelines.

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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 the NTA on the National Maximum Taxi Fare Review

October 2019. Submission to the National Transport Authority calling for the mandatory introduction of card payment facilities in Taxis. 

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Dublin Chamber Pre-Budget Submission 2019

August 2018 Dublin Chamber's Pre-Budget Submission published ahead of Budget 2019. 

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Submission on LPT Variation 2018

August 2018 Dublin Chamber's submission to Dublin City Council regarding its decision on the annual Local Property Tax variation.

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Submission on Local Government Funding

July 2018 Dublin Chamber's submission to Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government as part of Stakeholder Consultation on  Local Government Funding

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Submission on MetroLink - Emerging Preferred Route

May 2018 Submission on the emerging preferred route for MetroLink and the importance of the project to Dublin's transport system.

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Policy on Tax Treatment of Professional Subscriptions

May 2018 Dublin Chamber's policy statement on the tax treatment of employer-funded professional subscription fees, the basis of our submission to Revenue.

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Submission on Review of Local Property Tax

May 2018 Dublin Chamber's submission to the Department of Finance on the Review of Local Property Tax.

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Submission on Regional Spatial & Economic Strategy

February 2018 Dublin Chamber's submission to the Eastern & Midland Regional Assembly in response to its issue paper on the forthcoming Regional Spatial & Economic Strategy, including a Dublin Metropolitan Area Strategic Plan

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Submission on National Planning Framework

November 2017 The Chamber's submission on the National Planning Framework focuses on cities being the drivers of regional growth and the importance of aligning spending on infrastructure with long-term planning. 

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Submission on the Housing Action Plan

August 2017 Dublin Chamber's submission to Government on the review of the Housing & Homelessness Action Plan.

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Submission on Poolbeg West SDZ Material Alterations

July 2017 Dublin Chamber's submission to Dublin City Council on the Material Alterations to the Draft Planning Scheme for Poolbeg West Strategic Development Zone.

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Submission re the Draft Dublin City Development Plan

Submission re the Draft Dublin City Development Plan

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Submission on the Draft GDA Transport Strategy

Submission on the Draft GDA Transport Strategy

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Dublin Chamber's Pre-Budget 2016 Submission

Dublin Chamber's Pre-Budget 2016 Submission

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Submission re Section 48 Draft Development Contribution Scheme

Submission re Section 48 Draft Development Contribution Scheme

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Chamber Submission on Irish Water New Source Options

Chamber Submission on Irish Water New Source Options

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Dublin City Centre Transport Submission

Dublin City Centre Transport Submission

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Submission to Consultation on Tax & Entrepreneurship

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  1. What role, if any, should the tax system play in encouraging entrepreneurship
  2. What barriers to establishing enterprises exist in the current tax system
  3. What existing tax measures are effective in supporting small businesses and encouraging entrepreneurs?
  4. What existing tax measures are ineffective in supporting small businesses and encouraging entrepreneurs? How could such measures be improved or should they be abolished?

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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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Water Supply Project - East and Midlands

One of the most pressing elements in the delivery of a world-class water system for Ireland is a new water supply for the Eastern and Midlands Region. 

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Irish Water 25 Year Plan

As Irish Water develops its Strategic Plan to 2040, Dublin Chamber supports the 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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Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area

In 2011, the NTA published a Draft Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area. However, in the context of extremely constrained funding, many of the proposed projects and objectives could not be delivered.

Now as economic growth has returned, the need for transport infrastructure is critical. Dublin Chamber has put forward principles and objectives for the GDA Strategy 2015-2035.

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Submission to OECD Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) project

Dublin Chamber’s concerns about Action 6 have been echoed by Ireland’s business and professional community including Irish Tax Institute, Ibec, and KPMG. Dublin Chamber is concerned that, contrary to the intent of the OECD’s work on Action 6, the “Principal Purposes Test” and Limitation-on-Benefits clause will cause increased difficulty for small countries to compete fairly for investment.

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Submission to NTA Fingal-North Transport Study

n this submission, Dublin Chamber responds to the National Transport Authority's study of transport solutions for the North Dublin/Fingal area. The Chamber lays out its overarching objective of an integrated transport system for Dublin that protects and boosts the city’s competitiveness. Increased investment is required to deliver this, such that the capital funding plan for Dublin is in line with other major cities across Europe. The potential for modal shift from private car should be a top priority, as well as improved journey times. Dublin Chamber considers Metro North and DART Underground to be absolutely vital to the city’s future. 

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Submission on Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022

In this response to Dublin City Council’s Development Plan Issues Paper, the Chamber has emphasised the vital importance of Dublin to Ireland’s economy, and called for integrated national and regional planning to support the role of the capital.

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Submission to Department of Environment Strategy 2015-17

The Department of Environment, Community and Local Government's Statement of Strategy is important given that the next three years will see many reforms implemented against a backdrop of economic growth.

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Submission on Licensing of Outdoor Music Events

In this submission, Dublin Chamber puts forward a number of suggestions which would improve the legislative framework for the licensing of outdoor music and entertainment events:

  • The removal of the current three concert limit on Aviva Stadium and Croke Park,
  • The time taken to decide on whether a concert should be granted a licence must be compressed,
  • A traffic light system should be introduced for the licencing of all outdoor music events.
  • No tickets should be sold for an event before certain reasonable assurances are given that a licence will be granted,
  • Room for manoeuvre (i.e. the right to appeal) must be included when any licencing decision is made.

 

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Submission on Bus Rapid Transit

 

Dublin Chamber submitted to the National Transport Authority on the 'Swiftway' proposals (Swords to City Centre Bus Rapid Transit route). The Chamber argued that the NTA should adhere to certain key principle of integration when developing this route. The Chamber also recommeded that the following issues be given further consideration:

  • Projected demand
  • Speed of implementation
  • Proposed route

 

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Submission on Investment in Land Transport

Dublin Chamber believes that we must prime a pipeline of projects to address congestion in Dublin. Land transport is a key component to future competitiveness and the Chamber is encouraged by recognition in the draft framework of the value of capital investment in transport to the overall economy and notably job creation.

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Pre-Budget 2015 Submission

Dublin Chamber has put forward a number of recommendations in this pre-Budget 2015 submission with the aim of creating the highest impact growth impact per Exchequer euro cost.

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Submission to EII SCS Consultation

In this submission, Dublin Chamber proposes five amendments to significantly increase uptake of the EII

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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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Submission on a Directly-Elected Mayor for Dublin

 

Dublin Chamber's submission makes an argument for a directly-elected mayor for Dublin under the following headings:

  • Dublin needs a strong Mayor International 

  • Competition between city regions

  • Competitive Dublin

  • Role and Powers of a Mayor

 

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Submission on the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) Draft Planning Scheme

Dublin Chamber is supportive of the development of a new planning scheme for the Dublin Docklands. 

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Submission to the Inter-Departmental Group on Property Tax

Submission to the Inter-Departmental Group on Property Tax

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Local Government Reform in Ireland

Local Government Reform in Ireland

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Commentary on Dublin Mayor Bill 2010

Commentary on Dublin Mayor Bill 2010

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Tourism ABC: Promoting Dublin as a location for Arts, Business and Culture

Tourism ABCTourism ABC: Promoting Dublin as a location for Arts, Business and Culture

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Amendments to the draft Dublin City Development Plan 2011-2017

Dublin Chamber submission on the proposed amendments to the draft Dublin City Development Plan 2011-2017

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Improving the Planning Process: Recommendations for Change

Dublin Chamber Planning Paper: 'Improving the Planning Process: Recommendations for Change'

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Input into the Department of Tourism's Strategy 2011-2013

Dublin Chamber of Commerce's Input into the preparation of the Department of Tourism's Strategy Statement 2011-2013

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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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Submission into an Bord Pleanala on Luas Broombridge (line BXD)

Dublin Chamber of Commerce submission to An Bord Pleanala: RPA Railway Order for Luas Broombridge (line BXD)

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Submission to an Bord Pleanala: DART Underground

Dublin Chamber of Commerce submission to An Bord Pleanala: Irish Rail Railway Order for DART Underground

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Metro North submission to An Bord Pleanala

Dublin Chamber of Commerce's submission to An Bord Pleanala: RPA Railway Order for Metro North

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Dublin Port Masterplan 2011-2040

Dublin Chamber of Commerce submission on the Dublin Port Company's Masterplan for Dublin Port 2011-2040

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Supplementary Budget Submission: April 2009

Dublin Chamber submission into the Supplementary Budget April 2009

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Submission to the Local Government Efficiency Review Group

Dublin Chamber submission into the Local Government Efficiency Review

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Outdoor Advertising Strategy

Dublin City Council invited the public to input into the plans governing the location and type of outdoor advertising structures that are best for the city, and the guiding principles that should be set out to improve the quality of the city’s public spaces. 

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Submission to the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government - Green Paper for Local Government Reform

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Pre-Budget 2012 Submission

Pre-Budget Submission

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Pre-Budget 2011 Submission

Rebuilding Growth Budget 2011 Submission

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Pre-Budget 2010 Submission

Restoring Confidence and Fiscal Balance

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Jobs initiative submission

Submission to the minister of finance on the ‘jobs initiative’

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Submission on NTA Strategy

Dublin Chamber response to ‘Greater Dublin Area Draft Transport Strategy 2011-2030: 2030 vision’

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Your City, Your Space: Draft Dublin City Public Realm Strategy

Dublin City Council invited the public to input into the plans governing the location and type of outdoor advertising structures that are best for the city

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