Businesses in Cork set out their priorities for Budget 2024

Despite concerns almost all companies in Cork have confidence in their own businesses

Cost of living, housing, and infrastructure are among the key concerns of Cork businesses. Picture: Dan Linehan

Businesses in Cork say the cost of living crisis and housing remain their top concerns to be addressed in the Budget this year.

According to the Chamber's latest Economic Trends trends survey, 55% of respondents reported they want to see the cost of living measures as the number one priority in Budget 2024 with a similar number (49%) reporting that supply-side housing stimulus should be a focal point in the upcoming budget and 34% called for the budget surplus to be used to finance it.