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10th July 2025
Davy is Ireland’s leading wealth manager and investment bank, servicing private and corporate clients in Ireland and the UK, as well as institutional investors globally. Our 2026 pre-budget submission reflects the insights of our clients, the expertise of our research analysts and the perspectives of global investors on the Irish economy.
Rather than attempting to represent every viewpoint, we have focused on five areas of national significance. These are the issues we believe are most critical to Ireland’s long-term economic resilience and social wellbeing. Below is a summary of our key themes. For full details, you can read the full submission here.
Much has changed in the last 12 months, with the policy direction of the new US administration disrupting long-held assumptions about international trade. Rising protectionism represents a challenge for small, open, economies such as our own which has long relied on foreign direct investment and related tax receipts. Although there is much about Ireland’s economy which remains strong, including a skilled workforce and favourable demographics, infrastructure gaps, especially in housing and energy, risk undermining our competitiveness. We believe that sustained investment in housing and renewable energy is essential to support a growing workforce and to position Ireland as a leader in the green economy.
With a rapidly ageing population and changing patterns of employment, the need for robust retirement planning has never been greater. Yet public engagement with pensions remains low, hindered by complexity and a lack of public awareness. Our submission calls for a national effort to promote retirement planning from early working life through to drawdown. Simplifying the pension system and ensuring access to expert, independent advice are key to helping individuals build secure retirements.
Irish household wealth is heavily concentrated in property and cash, with limited participation in diversified investment vehicles such as funds. This under-diversification not only limits long-term growth potential but also increases long-term financial vulnerability. We believe that a more balanced approach to wealth building—supported by aligning the tax treatment of regulated investment funds with other products—can help households grow their assets more sustainably. Encouraging long-term investment through accessible, tax-efficient structures will be vital as Ireland prepares for the financial demands of an ageing society.
As families plan for the future and transfer wealth across generations, it is essential that our capital taxation system reflects modern realities. Rising asset values, evolving family structures, and increased longevity all call for a fresh look at how we tax gifts, inheritances, and investment returns. Our submission advocates for a more equitable and streamlined approach to Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT), including a review of thresholds, exemptions and aggregation rules. These changes would reduce administrative burdens and better support intergenerational planning.
A vibrant public equity market is essential to the long-term success of Irish enterprise. As Europe moves toward greater strategic autonomy, Ireland must ensure that its domestic exchange—Euronext Dublin—remains a viable platform for growth. We support initiatives to encourage more Irish companies to list locally and to make public markets more accessible to retail investors. This includes proposals for a government-backed investment scheme and enhanced incentives for founders to list locally. A stronger domestic exchange will help retain innovation, jobs and economic value within Ireland.
The proposals in our 2026 pre-budget submission are designed to strengthen Ireland’s economic foundations and enhance our resilience in the face of global uncertainty. From housing and pensions to capital markets and taxation, we believe that targeted reforms can deliver long-term benefits for individuals, businesses, and the wider economy.
Read our full submission for a deeper look at our recommendations and the rationale behind them.
Read our Pre-Budget Submission 2026
