Doing business in Ireland: We must be fit for purpose to attract potential investors post-Brexit

AMIDST the layers of uncertainty surrounding Brexit, one thing is for sure: Ireland’s business environment must be fit for purpose and as attractive as possible to potential investors and existing businesses, both large and small, writes Linda Barry.

There are many things that Ireland does well from a business perspective. We rank high internationally for ease of setting up a business. Once established, our companies grow their employee numbers at the second-fastest rate in Europe.

Two thirds of Small Firms Association members consider the business environment to be improving and domestic economic growth is seen as the biggest opportunity for small businesses over the coming year.