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
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