Athlone Chamber of Commerce hosted a pre-Budget business breakfast on Wednesday last in the Athlone Springs Hotel with a panel of experts including Minister for Finance Deputy Michael McGrath.
The event was moderated by Business Editor of the Business Post Lorcan Allen and was sponsored by RBK Chartered Accountants and TUS Midlands Midwest. This exclusive event brought together influential voices from the business and financial sectors to discuss crucial topics in anticipation of the Government’s publication of the Summer Economic Statement.
The panel of experts also included Dr Alison Sheridan TUS, Jackie Masterson RBK Chartered Accountants and John Finn Economist of Treasury Solutions.
In his opening address, President of Athlone Chamber Alan Shaw welcomed over 100 members at the event, while over 120 viewed the event online. Attendees were provided with invaluable insights and an enhanced understanding of the imminent budgetary decisions that will shape the economic landscape of the region.
Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael McGrath, spoke about the government’s fiscal strategy and their vision for fostering economic growth and stability. He discussed the current economic backdrop to budget 2024 and the challenges facing Government as well as the unprecedented levels of corporation tax receipts that continue to flow into the Governments coffers.
“This was an excellent opportunity to hear from employers – large and small – in the midlands ahead of key budgetary decisions that I and the Government will make over the coming weeks,” Minister McGrath, posting on Linkedin after the event, stated.
“We are delighted with the overwhelming response and the success of the pre-Budget business breakfast. This event showcased the dedication of the Chamber of Commerce to fostering meaningful discussions and providing a platform for influential voices in finance, accounting, education and business to share their insights. We extend our gratitude to RBK Chartered Accountants and TUS for their valuable sponsorship, and to our speakers and moderator for their contributions,” Alan Shaw, President of Athlone Chamber of Commerce, stated.
