Ireland's recent election reaffirmed the pro-business policies of the incumbent coalition government, providing stability for the nation’s economic environment despite notable voter dissatisfaction. Laurent Muzellec, in an analysis for CNBC, highlighted the election’s implications for Ireland’s business climate, emphasizing the importance of maintaining investor confidence while addressing public concerns. Key issues such as housing shortages, rising living costs, and underfunded public services emerged as central themes during the campaign, reflecting growing public frustration.
The result sends a sign that Ireland is “still a good place to do business, still open to global companies, and as pro-business as it has been for the last 30 or 40 years,” Laurent Muzellec of Trinity Business School told CNBC.
Original Article: Jenni Reid, CNBC