Ibec is calling on the government to increase investment into research and development as well as childcare in the next Budget.
In the business group’s pre-Budget submission, it’s also seeking an increased entry point into the higher rate of income tax.
The proposals also contain calls for the 9 percent VAT rate for tourism businesses extended to the end of 2023.
Ibec’s chief economist Ger Brady says there’s a broad range of areas they think investments should be made: