The Q4 2025 Economic Trends survey of Cork Chamber members gathered insights into their experience of doing business across October, November and December 2025.

Sponsored by PTSB, this edition of the Economic Trends survey asked respondents about their views on EU membership and priorities for Ireland's upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2026. 

Advancing economic competitiveness, progressing regulatory simplification and supporting talent and skills, as well as security and defence, emerged as the top priorities for business when it comes to Ireland’s EU Presidency.