The Subnational Doing Business in Ireland report examines the business regulatory environment and its impact on local entrepreneurs in five Irish cities (Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford) across five areas relevant to the lifecycle of small and medium-sized businesses: starting a business; dealing with construction permits; getting electricity; registering property; and enforcing contracts. The purpose of the report is to provide data on the ease of doing business in each city, identify regulatory constraints, contribute to the dissemination of best practices and provide policy recommendations on how to improve the business regulatory environment.