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
21 November 2025 Chambers Ireland and ICC Ireland have today written to all Irish Members of the European Parliament urging them to vote against a resolution that would delay ratification of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. Speaking earlier today, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland and ICC Ireland, said:“We are calling on all Irish MEPs
18 November 2025 Chambers Ireland today extends its appreciation and congratulations to Paschal Donohoe TD following his decision to step down as Minister for Finance to take up a senior management position with the World Bank Speaking on the announcement, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland, said: “Having worked with Paschal Donohoe continuously since
13 November 2025 Chambers Ireland has responded to the publication of the Government’s Action Plan on Housing Supply and Targeting Homelessness, 2025-2030. The organisation stressed that while the plan outlines important measures, the focus must now shift to implementation and overcoming systemic barriers. Speaking earlier today, Chief Executive Ian Talbot said: “This is a further
11 November 2025 Chambers Ireland have today (11 November 2025) released the Irish results of Europe’s largest business sentiment survey. The 2026 Eurochambres Economic Survey (EES2026), based on responses from over 41,000 businesses across Europe, reveals that businesses are striving to get back on a growth trajectory after several challenging years. While the Irish results
Chambers Ireland today (14th October 2025) revealed the shortlist for the Excellence in Local Government Awards 2025. In its 22nd year, the Awards feature a total of 98 Local Authority projects shortlisted across 16 categories, reflecting the dedication and innovation taking place at local government level, and one Local Authority will be awarded the overall
07 October 2025 Chambers Ireland has responded to Budget 2026, describing it as “a budget of two halves”. Speaking today, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland Ian Talbot said that Budget 2026 offers welcome commitments on infrastructure and housing but leaves some questions unanswered for the business community: “We welcome the investment proposals and the clear
02 October 2025 Chambers Ireland has said that it strongly supports today’s approval by An Coimisiún Pleanála of the Dublin MetroLink project, saying it will be a catalyst for housing, infrastructure and growth. Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland, said: “MetroLink will be transformative for the entire country. It will deliver fast, reliable, and
Tesco Ireland has been awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Sustainable Business Impact at Chambers Ireland’s Sustainable Business Impact (SBI) Awards 2025, which took place last night (Wednesday 24 September) in Dublin. These prestigious awards have been showcasing best practice in sustainable business development for over twenty years. Tesco Ireland, and the winners of the 12
23 September 2025 Chambers Ireland today welcomed the successful outcome of EU-Indonesia free trade negotiations, which will remove import duties on 98.5% of tariff lines and simplify export procedures for EU goods in key sectors. “This agreement with Indonesia will help exporters seeking to diversify into new markets and this is critical from a long-term