Chambers Ireland has today (18 February 2021) welcomed the newly published EU Trade Strategy. Chambers Ireland commends the Commission’s strong emphasis on empowering SMEs to trade internationally, along with the commitment to do more to enforce trade rules. Speaking today, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “The strategic priorities of our own submission to
Chambers Ireland today (9 Feb 2021) welcomes announcement by Government that COVID business grants will be expanded. Speaking this afternoon Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “We have raised a number of concerns with Government as to the very narrow qualifying criteria for CRSS, which excluded far too many businesses- particularly those who were
Chambers Ireland today (21 January 2020) calls on Government to substantially rethink and refresh the range of COVID-19 supports available to businesses over the coming months. Speaking this morning, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot called Government to urgently examine the suitability and effectiveness of existing supports, with a view to both their expansion and
Chambers Ireland today (15 January 2021) welcomes the publication by Tánaiste Leo Varadkar of the National Remote Working Strategy “Making Remote Work”. The report commits to an acceleration of the National Broadband Plan, investment in remote hubs, reviewing tax treatment and introducing legislative changes on rights to request remote working. Speaking this morning, Chambers Ireland
Speaking this afternoon (6 January 2021) following Cabinet’s latest announcement, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot urged Government to expand financial supports for impacted businesses. “The Government’s announcement this afternoon of tighter restrictions will not have been the start to the new year many businesses and local economies were hoping for. However, with infection rates
Chambers Ireland has today (30 December 2020) expressed its disappointment at the need to impose a full Level 5 lockdown and calls on Government to prioritise planning for the Vaccine rollout. Speaking this evening, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, Ian Talbot, said “It is desperately sad and frustrating that we find ourselves shuttering our country again
Chambers Ireland has today (24 December 2020) welcomed the announcement by the European Commission and UK Government that a trade deal has been agreed. Speaking today, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “Today’s announcement will come as a significant relief to the many businesses who expect to continue trading with the UK. Without this agreement, there would
Chambers Ireland today (14 December 2020), in advance of tomorrow’s Dáil motion for the ratification of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade agreement with Canada, also known as CETA. Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, Ian Talbot said, In the wake of the Brexit fallout, the EU, and particularly Ireland, needs trade agreements. Therefore, we call on members
Speaking earlier today, (10 December 2020) following the European Central Bank (ECB) announcement of the €500bn expansion of the Pandemic Emergency Purchasing Programme (PEPP), Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, Ian Talbot, said, “Today’s action by the ECB is welcome news. This injection of funding will help maintain liquidity and the low interest rates which are
Chambers Ireland welcomes this evening’s (27 November) announcement from Government regarding the end of Level Five Restrictions which will allow the re-opening of parts of the economy from next Wednesday the 2 December. Speaking after the announcement, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “This evening’s announcement from Government will be widely welcomed by our
Mayo County Council was named Local Authority of the Year at the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards which took place today (26 November 2020). The 17th annual Awards ceremony was held online and is organised in association with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. It showcases and celebrates the best of
Following an online meeting of CEOs of Chambers from across the country, Chambers Ireland calls for a focused effort by all over the remaining two weeks to reduce the spread of Covid-19, contain outbreaks and reduce the R number. Speaking today Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “We urge the wider business community to continue to