County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- FDI investment is vital to the growth of any area. Carlow has not traditionally had a high level of FDI investment and this needs to change if we are to secure the economic growth and stability of the county. The Chamber is happy to support the IDA in any way possible - but needs greater collaboration
- The cost of doing business continue to increase and over the last while we have seen many cost headings increase (including energy, minimum wage, sick pay etc.) Along with this there is a administrative cost to SME's in adhering to all of the new regulations (around HR, safety, sustainability etc)