Ireland must fix infrastructure gaps urgently to secure foreign direct investment

The American Chamber of Commerce warns that housing, transport, and energy upgrades are critical to securing future US investment in Ireland

American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland chief executive Paul Sweetman. Picture: Conor McCabe

Ireland must address infrastructure gaps with “great urgency” if it is to successfully attract and grow foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country particularly in light of the new tariff regime coming out of the US, the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland has warned.

In its pre-budget submission, the Chamber makes a number of recommendations for the Government to focus in order to make the country a more appealing location for investment.