Businesses Come together to light up Cork City this winter!
Cork City Council Night-Time Economy Team and Cork Business Association Relaunch ‘Leave a Light On’ Campaign for 2025 Following the success of last year’s initiative, Cork City Council’s Night Time Economy Office and Cork Business Association (CBA) are delighted to reintroduce the Leave a Light On campaign for 2025 – a simple yet powerful initiative designed to light […]
Cork Business Association President Responds to Budget 2026 welcoming the reduction in VAT rate and housing initiatives
Responding to today’s Budget 2026 announcement, Cork Business Association (CBA) President Dave O’Brien welcomed the lowering of the VAT rate to 9% for food and catering businesses, and for hairdressing services, and said the Government’s performance will ultimately be judged on one key measure – the number of new homes delivered. “The reduction in the […]
Collaboration and Action at the Heart of CBA’s Safe & Clean Breakfast
The annual Cork Business Association (CBA) Safe & Clean Business Breakfast took place this morning at the Clayton Hotel Cork City, bringing together business leaders, community stakeholders, and city representatives to discuss the future of Cork City. CBA President Dave O’Brien (Head of Tax at Xeinadin), opened the event by highlighting that “safety and […]
“Too Much, Too Quickly”: Cork Businesses Warn of Unsustainable Cost Load in New Year
As the New Year looms, Cork’s small and medium businesses are bracing themselves, says Cork Business Association (CBA). With a likely hike in the national minimum wage, the possibility that VAT will not be reduced for hospitality businesses, and the full commencement of pension auto-enrolment, many SMEs say that the combined burden could be more […]
Lord Mayor Joins Cork Business Association in Celebrating City Businesses
The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Fergal Dennehy, joined Cork Business Association (CBA) President Dave O’Brien on a walkabout of Cork city centre yesterday, visiting a range of businesses that represent the diversity and vitality of the city. The Lord Mayor stopped at a variety of premises, meeting teams and hearing feedback on trading […]
CBA Housing Paper
Cork Business Association Calls for Targeted Actions to Tackle Housing Crisis The Measures to Increase Housing Supply paper can be found here. Calls for targeted tax reform, incentive schemes, planning regulation changes, and long-term housing strategy to address Cork’s housing crisis Cork Business Association (CBA) has called for urgent tax reforms, incentive schemes and a […]
Cork Business Association backs Mahon Point development – with key conditions to protect Cork City Centre
The open consultation period for the proposed Mahon Point development has now closed, and Cork Business Association has made a submission in full support of the project. We welcome the creation of: 1,900 jobs 251 new homes New public & civic spaces that will create a vibrant heart at Mahon Point However, we have also asked […]
Cork Business Association reacts to proposed VAT rate cut delay for food sector
Reports that the reintroduction of the 9% VAT rate for the food sector may be delayed are deeply concerning. The figure of €867.7 million to the Exchequer being cited covers a wide array of businesses, but it is food businesses that needs the most support – a cost closer to €560 million. Dave O’Brien, President of […]
Taste Your Way Through Cork City: Cork on a Fork Festival Returns this August
Full programme announced Get ready to taste your way through Cork City during Cork on a Fork Fest this August 13th-17th – a five-day celebration of the city’s vibrant food and drinks scene, local chefs and producers, and the region’s unique food heritage. This festival isn’t just about eating food. It’s about celebrating the […]
CBA Urges Targeted Supports in Budget 2026 to Sustain City Centre Growth
Ahead of the Dáil Summer Recess, Cork Business Association (CBA) submitted a comprehensive set of proposals for Budget 2026 to support the business community, Dave O’Brien, President of Cork Business Association and Head of Tax at Xeinadin, said that while there has been positive momentum in recent months, key challenges must be addressed in […]