Chambers Ireland today (19 April 2024) noted the budget surplus of €8.3 billion in 2023. Speaking this afternoon Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, said: “While not unexpected after the Exchequer Returns released on 4 January, the figures published by the CSO today demonstrate the remarkable resilience of the economy and point to strong management by Government.
Speaking after it was announced that the Unified Patent Court (UPC) Referendum had been postponed, Chambers Ireland’s Chief Executive, Ian Talbot, said: “It is disappointing that the Referendum has been postponed. Chambers Ireland firmly believes that businesses and entrepreneurs across the country stand to benefit from membership of the EU Unified Patent Court. The UPC
Chambers Ireland responds to the resignation of An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD. Speaking this afternoon, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, said: “With the passing of time it can be easy to overlook the crises that threatened our economy and society and the enormous changes that have taken place in Ireland since Leo Varadkar first became Taoiseach
Chambers Ireland launches Local and EU Election Manifestos Chambers Ireland, the voice of business in Ireland, has today (19th March) launched their two Manifestos for the Local and European Elections, which are taking place in June. We are calling for Local Government and MEP candidates to step up and be ambitious with their vision for
Chambers Ireland call for government to spend National Training Fund surplus on upskilling people seeking International Protection in Ireland Speaking at the launch of the Chambers Ireland “Closing Skills Gaps: Intensive Language Training” Chambers Ireland’s Chief Executive, Ian Talbot said: “Chambers Ireland is calling for government, and opposition parties, to take a practical and pragmatic
Speaking today (5th March) on the publication of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment’s Report on Working Conditions, Chambers Ireland’s Chief Executive, Ian Talbot, said: “Chambers Ireland notes the findings of the report – specifically that certain sectors (Retail, Accommodation and Hospitality) are being disproportionately affected by the costs associated with these policy changes
Chambers Ireland today (5 March) opened the application process for the 2024 Sustainable Business Impact Awards, proudly sponsored by BAM Ireland. The awards showcase best practices in sustainable development and social responsibility undertaken by companies of all sizes across Ireland. These prestigious national awards have been celebrating sustainability and corporate social responsibility in Ireland for
The Board and staff of Chambers Ireland are deeply saddened to learn of the death of former Taoiseach John Bruton earlier today (6 February 2024). Speaking this afternoon Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, said: “Mr Bruton was an outstanding politician and statesman. Having been first elected to the Dail in 1969, he had an exceptional political
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business in Ireland, has today (Monday 5 February) launched the Chambers Ireland Manifesto for Europe. We are calling on all the Irish candidates for the EU elections to heed the needs of businesses after a series of difficult years for the business community. We want the parliament and commission’s mandate
The European network of national Chambers of Commerce, Eurochambres, have surveyed over 1,000 firms to identify the issues that they experience when they are trading across borders within the EU Single Market. Almost 70% of businesses identified the difference in legal practices/contractual arrangements as being their primary challenge when it comes to generating new business
Chambers Ireland today (4 January 2024) noted the end of year Exchequer Returns showing a surplus of €1.2 billion after the transfer of €4 billion to the National Reserve Fund. Speaking this afternoon Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, said: “Particularly in light of global challenges, the surplus shown in the 2023 Exchequer Returns indicates much to
Chambers Ireland today (20 December 2023) welcomes the announcement by Minister Richmond that the employment permits system will be expanded. In August of this year Chambers Ireland conducted an SME Skills Gap Survey to contribute to the government’s consultation on critical skills and employment permits. The survey found that almost nine out of ten respondents