Chambers Ireland welcomes today’s announcement from An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Richard Bruton of a €530 million investment from the EU for the Celtic Interconnector, which will link Ireland to the European continent’s energy market. Welcoming the announcement this afternoon, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “Increased
Following today’s publication (1 October 2019) of the CSO’s Monthly Unemployment statistical release, Chambers Ireland welcomes the record number of people at work but highlights the need for Government to improve training and apprenticeships in Budget 2020. Speaking this afternoon, Chambers Ireland President, Siobhan Kinsella said, “Chambers Ireland welcomes the record number of jobs that
Chambers Ireland demonstrates the power of Chambers action with nation-wide commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Chambers Ireland has announced that all 41 of its chambers of commerce have committed to the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). From the capital region of Dublin to the port cities, like Waterford, Galway,
Chambers Ireland and ICC Ireland have announced that both they and the network of affiliated Chambers across Ireland have together signed up to a new charter to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to reflect the objectives of relevant Goals in undertaking their activities in the future. Chambers Ireland chief executive Ian Talbot commented on
Chambers Ireland, in an address to the Oireachtas Committee on Budgetary Oversight, welcomes the prudent decision by the Minister of Finance to plan for a ‘No-Deal’ Brexit Budget, but also calls on Government and legislators not to lose sight of other longer-term challenges for the Irish economy. Addressing the Committee this afternoon (24 September 2019),
Boots Ireland representatives on stage to receive the Outstanding Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility at the CSR Awards 2019 Boots Ireland was awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award at Chambers Ireland’s CSR Awards 2019, at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road in Dublin last night (19 September 2019). By demonstrating commitment to
Some of County Laois’s leading business lights will come together for the upcoming official launch of the newly formed Chamber of Commerce. Rathdowney native, Louise Phelan, who is one of Ireland’s most respected and well known business people is the keynote speaker, and will join newly appointed Chamber CEO, Bernie Everard, who will lay out
Following the Cabinet level agreement that Budget 2020 is to be prepared under a ‘no-deal’ Brexit scenario, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot has welcomed this decision, specifically the regional and sectoral approach, and calls on Government to ensure that spending for capital projects is delivered. “Decisions on Budget 2020 must be based on what
Chambers Ireland welcomes the nomination of Phil Hogan, by the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, as the EU’s next Trade Commissioner. Speaking today, Chambers Ireland chief executive Ian Talbot wished the new Commissioner well and urged him to continue the advancement of a progressive SME-friendly trade agenda on behalf of the EU. “Commissioner
Chambers Ireland congratulates the 58,000-plus students receiving their Leaving Certificate results today. Speaking this morning, Chambers Ireland chief executive Ian Talbot congratulated the students and wished them well on the next steps towards building a future career. “For many students receiving their results today, third level university education may be the preferred option, but we
Speaking this morning (13 August 2019) about Chambers Ireland’s Budget 2020 recommendations on Infrastructure and Housing, chief executive Ian Talbot emphasised that regardless of the economic uncertainties we face, Government must ensure that the NDP investments set out under that plan are realised. “The priority issue for Budget 2020, as identified by our network of
Chambers Ireland today revealed the shortlist for the Excellence in Local Government Awards 2019. In its 16th year, the Awards features a total of 22 Local Authorities shortlisted over 16 categories, including a new addition, ‘Age Friendly Initiative’, which showcases Local Authorities’ efforts to make Ireland a great place in which to grow old. The Excellence