Waterford Chamber of Commerce has been named as Chamber of the Year at the 2021 Chamber Awards. The awards, hosted by Chambers Ireland and sponsored by Zurich, recognise the outstanding work of chambers of commerce throughout the country in supporting local, regional and national business. Waterford Chamber was shortlisted in six of the seven
As the impact of the vaccine rollout continues to show promise, Chambers Ireland today (7 June 2021) calls on Irish businesses to be flexible in facilitating employees to receive their vaccine. Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “As the National Vaccination Programme moves to vaccinate people in their 40s and younger, businesses in Ireland
Chambers Ireland today (1 June 2021) welcomes the Government announcement on its Recovery Plan. Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “The pandemic and its consequences are still very much with us. Confirmation by Government that it will extend key COVID supports for businesses and employees impacted by the pandemic has been needed and will
Ahead of an announcement on the further reopening of society and economic activity, Chambers Ireland is today (28 May 2021) calling on Government to ensure businesses are given the best opportunity to succeed by publishing clear timelines for summer reopening, extending supports to the end of 2021 and providing an additional stimulus for towns and
Sustainable, age-friendly towns and cities the subject of discussion at roundtable of experts including RIAI, Chamber leaders, researchers and local authority officials. Ahead of a roundtable on sustainable cities and communities, Chambers Ireland today (20 May 2021) calls for an ambitious strategy and collaborative approach to ensure towns and cities are supported in the recovery.
Chambers Ireland is pleased to announce that it has formally joined the International Chamber of Commerce World Chambers Federation (ICC WCF) International Certificate of Origin Accreditation Chain. Chambers Ireland has worked closely with our colleagues at ICC on issues of trade and customs over many years, seeking to implement best practice in standards, quality and
Chambers Ireland has today (18 May 2021) welcomed the announcement by Government that businesses which operate from non-rateable premises will now be eligible to apply for the €60m Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID (SBASC). Speaking today, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot responded to the announcement, “This news will come as a great relief
Chambers Ireland welcomes the announcement by Minister Eamon Ryan of a Framework for Offshore Electricity Transmission. Speaking today (14 May 2021) Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “The publication of the Framework is an important step, but it is only one of many that need to be taken if we are to secure the
Chambers Ireland has today announced the shortlist for the Chamber Awards 2021. The shortlist demonstrates the strong level of activity that was maintained by Chambers around the country despite the difficulties presented by the ongoing pandemic. Cross-Chamber collaboration is evident from the list of nominations. Two infrastructure projects, both recognised in the Most Successful Policy
Ahead of the Cabinet meeting later today, Chambers Ireland this morning (29 April) calls on Government to give certainty on financial supports and the reopening strategy for the months to come. Speaking this morning, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “First and foremost, the priority for our members is that the reopening be sustainable.
Chambers Ireland has today (28 April 2021) welcomed the findings of a new report which found that EU Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) have a positive effect on the Irish economy by increasing trade, firm productivity, GDP and national income. Speaking today, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot remarked, “Today has been a good day for
A study commissioned by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Research Foundation warns the global economy stands to lose as much as €7.6 trillion if governments fail to ensure developing economies get access to COVID-19 vaccines. The research has been highlighted by Chambers Ireland and UNICEF Ireland to mark World Immunisation Week. The event aims