Following publication of the June Fiscal Monitor, Chambers Ireland calls on Government to ensure that Budget 2020 delivers on commitments for investment in infrastructure. Speaking this evening Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “While the economy is performing well, continued prosperity is by no means guaranteed. There are a number of economic headwinds which
Following today’s (25 June 2019) publication of the Summer Economic Statement by the Minister for Finance, Chambers Ireland call on Government to ensure that funding commitments made under Project 2040 are delivered, regardless of Brexit outcome. Speaking this afternoon, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot, acknowledged the extremely difficult scenario the Government faces this
Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot today (17 June 2019) welcomes the publication of the All Government Climate Action Plan and highlights the need for an all island perspective on how we transition to a low carbon economy. “The publication of this plan is welcomed by the business community. Supporting the transition to a low
With today’s announcement (24 May 2019) of UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s official resignation on 7 June, Chambers Ireland calls on the British Parliament to elect a Prime Minister who will seek to prevent a no-deal, disorderly Brexit. Speaking this afternoon, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “Today’s announcement by Mrs. May brings progress
Chambers Ireland today (21 May 2019) welcomes the results from the CSO Labour Force Survey showing continued employment growth in the Irish economy for the first quarter of the year and the lowest unemployment rate since 2005. Speaking this afternoon, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “The continued growth in employment, especially in the
Chambers Ireland is the national voice of Ireland’s largest business network. Our network has the broadest geographic presence, reaching towns and cities across the country. As a network, we want to see sustainable communities thrive in locally vibrant economic environments. A fast, national, reliable broadband network is a prerequisite for this. Speaking this afternoon, following
Ahead of local and European elections taking place on 24 May, Chambers Ireland, as the national voice of Ireland’s largest business network, launches the “Our Time To Vote” campaign. The campaign calls on voters to support candidates who are committed to realising a long-term vision for our communities by improving planning, investing in our cities
Today (16 April 2019), Chambers Ireland is launching our Local Government manifesto and calls on voters to ask their candidates the hard questions about the long-term future of their areas: How candidates intend to deliver sustainable infrastructure and housing for their communities? What will they do to support local economic development? And, how will their
The deadline for candidates to submit nomination papers ahead of the upcoming EU elections is at midday this afternoon. Ahead of the nomination deadline, Chambers Ireland calls on candidates to advocate for a sustainable, competitive Europe that creates jobs and supports economic growth. Speaking today (15 April 2019), Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, Ian Talbot said,
County Kildare Chamber was today (10 April 2019) named Chamber of the Year at the Chambers Ireland Chamber Awards, sponsored by Zurich. The awards are an opportunity to recognise best practice and to showcase the diverse activity taking place across the country led by Chambers. Siobhan Kinsella, President of Chambers Ireland said, “It’s fantastic to
Chambers Ireland today (4 April 2019) opens applications for this year’s Excellence in Local Government Awards. The Excellence in Local Government Awards are held annually in conjunction with the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government and today’s launch invites Local Authorities to submit projects for consideration across sixteen different categories, in what will be
Chambers Ireland today (29 March 2019) calls for a delay to Brexit and a long extension of talks, following this afternoon’s defeat of the Withdrawal Agreement in the House of Commons. Speaking this afternoon Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said; “Despite the efforts made over the past week by all parties to forge an