Mr John Dunne was today confirmed as the new chief executive of Chambers of Commerce of Ireland.
Mr Dunne has presided over the drafting of a development strategy for south Dublin and lobbied for the current Government commitment to the Tallaght Luas Line and the location of the National Digital Park in the area.
Mr Dunne who has been chief executive of the South Dublin Chamber of Commerce for the past four years takes up his new role in August.