Politics

Simon Harris promises ‘concrete steps’ to address business costs

The new leader of Fine Gael and incoming taoiseach was speaking after a meeting with the party’s Small Business and Enterprise Council

Simon Harris has assured businesses they will continue to be prioritised at a meeting with Fine Gael group. Picture: RollingNews.ie

Incoming Taoiseach Simon Harris has committed to taking “concrete steps” to address the concerns of small businesses struggling with rising costs.

The new Fine Gael leader said businesses would “continue to be supported” and their challenges will be responded to.

“This is one of the policy areas that I intend to focus on as Fine Gael leader,” Harris said following a meeting on Wednesday night with the Fine Gael Small Business and Enterprise Council.

“Small businesses are at ...