Ireland’s Competitiveness Challenge 2015 complements the Council’s previous benchmarking reports and sets out the medium term policy actions required to enhance Irish competitiveness. This year’s report also includes the Council’s Submission to the Action Plan for Jobs 2016 which identifies the most immediate areas for action in 2016. The Council has focused on seven key themes this year, including maintaining fiscal stability; investing in physical and knowledge infrastructure; improving cost competitiveness; enhancing talent and skills; improving access to finance; supporting innovation and productivity; and broadening the enterprise and export base.

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