Wednesday, 11 February Chambers Ireland have welcomed the decision by Government to approve draft legislation removing the 32‑million‑passenger cap at Dublin Airport. Speaking earlier, Chief Executive Ian Talbot said: “The long‑standing passenger cap has held back our connectivity over the past number of years. The decision to remove it is an important step that will
28 January 2026 Chambers Ireland have today welcomed the introduction of a suite of new grants and additional supports from the SEAI that will make home energy upgrades more accessible and flexible for Irish households. Chambers Ireland have been advocating for the rollout of measures that enable shallow retrofits at scale, which can help households
27 January 2026 Ahead of a special Cabinet meeting at Farmleigh House this evening, Chambers Ireland has urged Government to develop a stronger focus on trade diversification and competitiveness, alongside progress on delivering critical infrastructure. Chief Executive Ian Talbot said that as Ministers consider priorities for the year ahead, Government must ensure that Ireland does
27 January 2026 Chambers Ireland has welcomed the announcement of this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Ministerial Missions. Speaking today, Chief Executive Ian Talbot said that this year’s programme underlines the importance of sustained international engagement at a time of increased global uncertainty: “St Patrick’s Day remains the most effective moment in the calendar for Ireland
22 January 2026 With the looming threat of additional US tariffs over Greenland and EU discussions on retaliatory actions, Chambers Ireland has said that new analysis underlines and quantifies the harmful effect of trade policy uncertainty on investment throughout the European Union. The latest report by Chambers Ireland and Eurochambres – the association of European
21 January 2026 Chambers Ireland and ICC Ireland have said that today’s referral of the EU‑Mercosur agreement to the European Court of Justice increases the likelihood of a missed opportunity for Irish businesses. Speaking following the vote, Chief Executive Ian Talbot said: “As a small, open economy that relies on stable trading relationships, today’s vote
Chambers Ireland has announced a new partnership with Miconex, the founders of the trailblazing Town & City Gift Cards concept that is active in 16 towns, cities, and regions across Ireland. The Miconex and Chambers Ireland partnership comes as ‘shop local’ sentiment continues to rise in prominence in the country. Over €17.4m of sales were
Chambers Ireland and ICC Ireland have this evening (17 January 2026) welcomed the formal signing of the EU-Mercosur Interim Trade and Partnership Agreements in Paraguay. Chief Executive Ian Talbot said: “Discussion and debate on the EU-Mercosur agreements has focussed disproportionately on the impact on the beef and poultry sectors. There has been little focus on
Chambers Ireland and ICC Ireland welcome the passing of the Mercosur trade agreement, describing it as a great opportunity for the Irish economy and a welcome boost for free, open trade which has been so instrumental in Ireland’s economic success. Today’s decision represents a significant milestone in the process, with the agreement now progressing to
03 December 2025 Chambers Ireland has welcomed the Government’s publication of the Accelerating Infrastructure – Report and Action Plan. Speaking earlier today Chief Executive Ian Talbot said that the Plan is a step toward addressing long-standing barriers to infrastructure delivery: “Across our network of affiliated Chambers the message is clear: housing and infrastructure must move
27 November 2025 South Dublin County Council was named Local Authority of the Year at the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards which took place on 27 November 2025. The 22nd annual Awards ceremony was held in association with the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage, sponsored by Ørsted, showcasing and celebrating the best of
New initiative supports SMEs in building healthier workplaces Monday 24th November 2025 Minister Jennifer Murnane O’Connor, TD with responsibility for Public Health, Well Being and the National Drugs Strategy, today launched a new initiative from Chambers Ireland– the SME WellBusiness Charter. Developed in partnership with Healthy Ireland, the Charter is a free, self-guided programme available