‘I will get Dublin working’ declares new Chamber President

THE new President of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce has vowed to lead a proposal to consolidate the capital’s reputation as the best international city in which to build a business.

The incoming President, Martin Murphy, the Managing Director of Hewlett Packard in Ireland, said that a key focus during his term will be on job creation and increasing Dublin’s competitiveness.

“Our success or failure in the next two to three years will depend on how we resolve key paradoxes in Irish society,

? he said.

“Confidence is on the rise but it is fragile. Anything that sets the dials back must be strongly resisted.

“Businesses need confidence that Government is being ruthless and relentless about competitiveness and that the fruits of economic growth are used to build sustainable jobs. In the coming year, I will be working hard with the Chamber to drive a pro-business agenda that will deliver growth and jobs.

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Mr Murphy was speaking ahead of the Dublin Chamber AGM where he was presented with the chain of office by the Irish Times Managing Director and current President, Liam Kavanagh.

To increase Dublin’s competitiveness, Mr Murphy stressed the importance of using resources wisely on targeted tax cuts and not increased wages.

“We must make sure we don’t put unemployment on the back burner,

? he added.

“For this to happen, we must make work pay and ensure that as many new jobs as possible in the economy go to those on the Live Register.

“It is also vital that those on the Live Register have the skills to get back to work.

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During his Presidency, Mr Murphy said that he will lead a proposal to consolidate Dublin’s reputation as the best international city in which to build a business.

“The sacrifices, understanding and determination of Irish people and Irish businesses have helped us emerge from a recession.

“The challenge now is to manage the recovery so that every citizen feels they are involved in an economy which is growing in a sustainable way and a society in which both the sacrifices and the fruits of growth are shared fairly.

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