Tax breaks for ‘tech talent’ may be needed to secure Ireland’s future growth, says new report

Report was commissioned by Collison brothers

Patrick and John Collison

Ireland should consider using personal tax policy to attract tech “superstars” and entrepreneurs from abroad to set up here, just as tax breaks were used to lure multinationals, according to a report by former government adviser Alan Ahearne commissioned by the billionaire Collison brothers.

Prof Ahearne said there is an emerging “war for talent” with the potential to shape economic development and living standards, just as Ireland’s established reliance on attracting multinationals is becoming more challenging, due to wider global shifts.

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