Pillar objective
The objective of this pillar is to ensure the underlying ecosystem in Ireland can support the ambitions of our 'Embed' and 'Evolve' pillars. A world-class industry requires world-class foundations.
Key actions and initiatives to achieve this:
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Strengthen proactive stakeholder engagement
We will lead the conversation with government, regulators, and state agencies, both in Dublin and Brussels, to ensure that in urgent areas of reform/ action, the industry's voice is unified and resonant.
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Advocate for critical national infrastructure
We will join forces with other industries through Ibec to demand urgent action on the delivery of housing, transport, and energy infrastructure to support our workforce and maintain competitiveness.
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Drive ecosystem development
We will work to enhance the links between policy, industry, and regulation to ensure they are balanced and aligned for growth.
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Build EU & US reach and influence
We will leverage our unique position as a bridge to the US and UK to enhance market access and influence policy.
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Champion skills development and talent pathways
We will advocate for increased government support and funding for IFS Skillnet to deliver the skills for the future, particularly in AI, digital, and sustainability. We will continue our support for Ireland's Women in Finance Charter to maintain its momentum and expand our talent pool.
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Secure a competitive and stable tax environment
We will advocate for a competitive, stable tax regime, and for tax to be a core part of the Ireland for Finance Strategy, providing the certainty and competitiveness required to attract and retain high-value investment.