Budget 2024 must focus on ensuring Ireland remains an attractive and competitive place to create and scale a business, through measures that tackle the increasing cost of doing business, sustains investment, supports business owners to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving business environment and strives to create an inclusive and diverse small business community.
SFA priorities for Budget 2024
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Priority 1
Tackle the increasing costs of doing business
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Priority 2
Sustain investment and reward and retain talent through the tax system
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Priority 3
Support small businesses to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving business environment
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Priority 4
Create an inclusive and diverse small business community