Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, argues the Exchequer Return figures emphasise the strong economic position we are in, despite two years of the pandemic. Strong tax returns, particularly in income tax, demonstrate that Government policy to support businesses and jobs has been correct This suggests that we will be in an ideal
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, has this morning (24 December 2021) called on businesses to support vaccinations, both of their staff and in the developing world. Speaking today, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot, said: “Yesterday’s increase in Covid positivity numbers, and the positivity rate is unwelcome but not unexpected. This will
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, has today (21 December 2021) welcomed the announcement from Ministers Donohoe and McGrath on the restoration of Covid supports for qualifying businesses. Speaking today, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot, said: “Today’s announcement is important for many of our members across the country who are finding their
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, has today (9 December 2021) welcomed the announcement from Ministers Donohoe and McGrath on the extension of enhanced supports for businesses who qualify for the EWSS and the CRSS but urges Government to provide greater clarity for businesses. Speaking today, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot, said:
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, has today welcomed the announcement of a new scheme to regularise long-term undocumented migrants in Ireland but urges the creation of a formal process to fully regularise all undocumented persons from now on. Speaking today, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot, said: “After a long period of
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, is concerned about the challenges businesses are experiencing due to coronavirus uncertainties. In light of the reintroduction of restrictions, it is clear that we are not in the recovery scenario that underpinned Government decision-making regarding Covid-19, and Budget 2022. However, above-profile Exchequer returns demonstrate how fortunate we
Ahead of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Friday, Employers for Change and Chambers Ireland are calling on Government to rapidly remove barriers to the workplace and create wider business opportunities for persons living with a disability in Ireland. Particularly in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, the organisations say that a focused
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, has welcomed an announcement by Government that legislative regulations for a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for plastic bottles and aluminium cans in Ireland have been signed. The organisation, which previously made a submission on models for a Deposit Return Scheme in November 2020, agreed with the Government’s
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, has today called for strengthened Strategic Environmental Assessment Guidelines for Local Authorities and Regional Assemblies to create healthier communities and ecosystems in the coming years. On the day following its Excellence in Local Government Awards, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot has called for strengthened Strategic Environmental
Cork City Council has been named Local Authority of the Year after it won three individual accolades at the Excellence in Local Government Awards 2021. The awards, hosted by Chambers Ireland and sponsored by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, highlight the positive impact of local government across Ireland. In total, this year
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, has said today said that our country’s infrastructure ambitions are in serious jeopardy unless significant reform of our under-resourced judicial system is implemented. The chambers of commerce network says that the caseload and scale of activity within the courts is leading to costly delays and improved resourcing
Following a meeting this morning of the Chambers of Commerce Chief Executives from around the country, Chambers Ireland, the voice of Business throughout Ireland, has released a statement on the Government’s “additional measures to reduce levels of social contact and interrupt the spread of Covid-19”. Our network expressed their concerns that the current increase in