With all adults now eligible for vaccination, Chambers Ireland today (23 July 2021) renews its call for employers to be flexible in accommodating the vaccination of their staff so that the immunisation programme can proceed as fast and smoothly as possible. This is particularly important as we are in a race between vaccination and a
On behalf of the organisation, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, Ian Talbot wishes to acknowledge the passing of Des O’Malley. “The sad death of Des O’Malley reminds us of what can be achieved when a person has the courage and vision to see a better future and the conviction to act towards it. His work in
Chambers Ireland today (19 July 2021) has published its recommendations to Government ahead of Budget 2022. Central to the Chambers Ireland Submission is the call for Budget 2022 to support urban recovery and tackle vacancy. Specifically, Chambers Ireland calls for the expansion and reform of the Living City Initiative, incentives to enable brownfield development and
Chambers Ireland, the body which represents 40 chambers of commerce in Ireland, has called on Irish business to become leaders in the effort to create a more sustainable society. The organisation has today released an extensive Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Toolkit for Business to encourage employers of every size to advance their sustainability journey by
Chambers Ireland has today (1 July 2021) published the shortlist for the 2021 Sustainable Business Impact Awards. The awards are sponsored by BAM Ireland and highlight the impactful and innovative ways businesses engage with the UN Sustainable Development Goals in their communitivmes. In total, 83 projects have been shortlisted across fourteen award categories. The winners
Chambers Ireland today (29 June 2021) calls on Government to provide a high level of certainty to businesses, now facing a further delay to their reopening, as to when they can reopen. This includes the provision of clear timelines, certainty on supports and the principles guiding Government decision-making. Speaking this afternoon, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive
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