Sinn Féin are committed to advancing a productive, enterprising economy where local businesses can thrive.

We will introduce a Living Wage for workers and a right to collective bargaining through trade unions.

With innovations like community wealth building, and employee-owned businesses and workers co-ops, we can use the spending power of the capital to drive jobs and innovation.

High-wage, high-productivity jobs, with proper terms and conditions will benefit workers, business owners and the economy of Dublin.

We recognise the pivotal role played by Dublin Port and Dublin Airport, underpinning tourism, foreign direct investment, trade, and job creation. We also acknowledge the importance of tourism as a driving force in Dublin’s economy and pledge to make the city more attractive for investment and tourism.

The Irish trade union movement has deep roots in Dublin. Unionised labour built large parts of our city and county. Sinn Féin holds many of the aspirations of the trade union movement and we will work with unions to create conditions that allow workers to organise and bargain for fair conditions and decent wages.

Ordinary workers and families continue to struggle with the cost-of-living crisis. By introducing a Living Wage and abolishing the USC for the average worker, Sinn Féin will lift a huge burden from lower and middle income families who are struggling with the cost of living. 

The uphill battle facing businesses in the night-time economy is well documented. Dublin venues and hospitality businesses are closing every week due to exorbitant costs and a regulatory environment that the Government are happy to talk about but refuse to address. Sinn Féin will modernise licensing laws, and the associated costs, easing the burden on local businesses in Dublin.

Our vision for Dublin includes:

• Introducing a Living Wage for workers while also putting appropriate safeguards in place for those financially vulnerable businesses who may not be able to afford this change immediately.

• Abolishing the Universal Social Charge (USC) for average workers.

• Establishing an Irish Enterprise Agency to support domestic businesses.

• Creating a Community Wealth Building Fund to assist local authorities in developing and implementing CWB strategies, and establish a Workers' Co-operative Development Unit and Fund.

• Facilitating better funding options and timely access to supports for local businesses, startups, and social enterprises, with stronger supports focusing on green technologies, sustainability and digital innovation.

• Enhancing education and training opportunities, including increasing apprenticeships, upskilling, re-skilling, and supporting ongoing education programmes to build a skilled workforce in Dublin city.

• Modernising licensing laws and associated costs in the night-time economy, easing the burden on local businesses.