by Emma Kerins, International Affairs Executive, Chambers Ireland Earlier this month (3 May 2017), Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald, in her capacity as Minister for Justice and Equality, launched the Government’s new National Women’s Strategy in Dublin Castle. It aims to encourage women into leadership roles in the workplace, sport, politics and the arts. Chambers Ireland believes that an
Emma Kerins, International Affairs Executive at Chambers Ireland answers some of the main questions you may have about what happens when the UK trigger Article 50 and begin the process of leaving the European Union. This week, the UK Prime Minister is due to due to trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, thereby
Earlier this week, Chambers Ireland and our colleagues in the International Chambers of Commerce(ICC) welcomed the entry into force of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) — a landmark global trade agreement which could provide a boost to global trade flows of over US$1trillion. More than two-thirds of WTO member states have now
Emma Kerins, International Affairs Executive, Chambers Ireland attended the recent European Movement Ireland briefing on the Maltese Presidency of the Council of the EU. Read her report below on the areas of importance for Irish business As the business community looks towards 2017, many challenges loom on the horizon. The consequences of Brexit have yet to become
by Emma Kerins, International Affairs Executive, Chambers Ireland On Friday the 20th January, President Donald Trump gave his inaugural address, outlining the priorities for his presidency. Inaugural speeches are typically aimed at unifying the nation post election, outing broad policy objectives and particularly highlighting priorities for the United States with regard to its foreign policy and
By Emma Kerins, International Affairs Executive Following several years of consultation, the Human Rights Unit of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade launched Ireland’s National Action Plan to implement the UN Guiding Principle on Business and Human Rights. Speaking at the launch (15/11/2017), Minister Simon Coveney called for promotion of responsible business practices at