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
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, has welcomed the certainty which today’s OECD consensus on minimum Corporation Tax for multi-nationals provides. Supporting the decision of cabinet to agree to these proposals, the organisation recognises Ireland’s interests will be best met by our legal, taxation, and regulatory framework remaining consistent with international law and
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, has welcomed the Government’s revised National Development Plan which was launched earlier today. Supporting the increased ambition in the plan, the organisation acknowledges the need for Government catch up on the lost decade of investment over the 2010s. In the medium to long-term, it believes that investment
Taoiseach Micheál Martin will join First Minister, Paul Givan MLA and deputy First Minister, Michelle O’Neill MLA for an all-island climate change event in Belfast this week. Jointly hosted by Chambers Ireland and Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber) with the support of SSE, ‘Powering Change Together’ takes place on Friday, October
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, has welcomed Minister Michael McGrath’s statement this morning to the Budgetary Oversight Committee in which he outlined a focus by Government to deliver record capital spending to achieve key infrastructure priorities. Acknowledging that national debt has increased, the organisation recognises the need for Government to begin efforts
Along with Heads of State, Chief Executives, and social and business leaders, Chambers Ireland joined the UN Global Compact’s ‘Uniting Business Live’ summit at the 76th UN General Assembly and called for greater ambition and accelerated action on the SDGs ahead of COP26. Speaking this afternoon, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot outlined the importance
Adventure travel company Earth’s Edge became the first SME to win the flagship Outstanding Achievement in Sustainable Business Impact Award at the Sustainable Business Impact Awards, previously known as the CSR Awards. The awards, hosted by Chambers Ireland and sponsored by BAM Ireland, showcase the best of sustainable development and social responsibility by companies of
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, has said that a successful Housing for All strategy will help to deliver greater economic competitiveness and create more sustainable communities across Ireland. The organisation, representing 40 Chambers of Commerce, said that elements of the strategy – including a tax on vacant land and properties, changes to
Chambers Ireland, the voice of Irish business, has said it welcomes the next phase of reopening the Irish economy and society and has encouraged businesses to take all reasonable steps in prioritising the safety of staff and customers in the workplace. It said the vaccination programme had been “largely successful” but the relatively high level
Chambers Ireland, the representative group for Irish business, has released the shortlist for its Excellence in Local Government Awards 2021. The awards are held in partnership with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and highlight the positive impact of local government across Ireland. In total, 90 projects from 20 local councils have been
Businesses from banking, retail, pharmacy and travel have been announced as the four finalists of the Outstanding Achievement in Sustainable Business Impact Award at the Sustainable Business Impact Awards 2021. AIB, Aldi, Boots and Earth’s Edge were shortlisted for the flagship award after a panel of 14 judges assessed a total of 83 award submissions
Chambers Ireland is concerned about the consequences of the Strand Road cycle path decision. Our cities and towns have needed a renewal and revitalisation effort for many years. The problems which existed in our urban areas before the pandemic have only become worse in recent months. Covid-19 has amplified the negative impact that poor planning,