Housing shortages, business costs and policing among key issues highlighted by Limerick Chamber ahead of Budget 2025

Business group said policing is now one of its main priorities, with businesses facing 'serious issues' with anti-social and criminal behaviour

Gardai wearing body cameras in Limerick city. Credit: Karlis Dzjamko

Housing shortages, business costs, talent retention and policing have been listed as the key issues facing Limerick and the broader Mid-West ahead of Budget 2025, with renewed calls for the Government to support the region's competitiveness on a global level.

In its pre-Budget submission, Limerick Chamber noted three pillars which it called essential to fostering "a robust, resilient, inclusive and competitive economy" that benefits businesses, employees and the broader community.