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
Chambers Ireland has today launched the results of the Irish survey of businesses which contributed to the Eurochambres Economic Survey for 2022 (EES2022). Eurochambres (the Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry) represents over 20 million enterprises in Europe – 98% of which are SMEs – through 45 national members and a European network
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, has welcomed the today’s launch by the government of the Climate Action Plan 2021, but is concerned about the State’s capacity to deliver on our renewable energy potential. Speaking this afternoon, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said: “We need to see action on climate change.
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, has welcomed the today’s address by An Taoiseach Micheál Martin to the UN COP26 Climate Change Conference. The increase in funding for Climate Action projects in the developing world which he has announced is an important step forward. Speaking this afternoon, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, has welcomed the Government’s renewed focus on climate action which accompanies the UN COP26 Climate Change Conference. Our national efforts have been too timid in the face of the climate change challenges that are before us. Without concerted action, at all levels of government, the carbon-dioxide emission
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, has today called for the draft general scheme of the Circular Economy Bill 2021 to include comprehensive legislative powers to enable the achievement of our national waste and emissions reductions targets. In upholding the Sustainable Development Goals, Chambers Ireland along with its Network of Chambers, are keen
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, has welcomed the Government’s focus on capital investment, childcare, and remote working in Budget 2022. Speaking this afternoon, Chambers Ireland CEO Ian Talbot said: Business Supports “Chambers Ireland welcomes the Government’s commitment to supporting businesses throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. This has secured jobs, prevented permanent closures and
The Taoiseach joined Northern Ireland’s First Minister and deputy First Minister in Belfast today (8 October 2021) to share their approaches to climate action ahead of the COP26 summit. Co-hosted by Chambers Ireland and Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber) with the support of SSE, the all-island event discussed what global agreement