Commenting on today’s (7 June 2018) launch of the EXPLORE Programme from the Department of Education and Skills, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “We welcome today’s launch of the EXPLORE Programme and encourage the development of similar schemes which foster further learning and upskilling opportunities for people currently in employment across the country.
Commenting on the release of today’s (5 June 2018) Fiscal Monitor, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland said, “Today’s exchequer returns demonstrate that Government is continuing to manage public finances very closely but must remain cautious. As global uncertainties that impact Ireland increase, such as the ongoing lack of clarity on Brexit and the
Chambers Ireland today (30 May 2018) welcomed the launch of the €4 billion Project Ireland 2040 funds for rural development, urban regeneration, climate action and innovation. Responding to the announcement, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot commented, “Chambers of commerce are at the heart of towns and cities across the country and these funds are great news
Commenting on today’s (24 May 2018) IMD Competitiveness Yearbook Rankings 2018, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland said, “This morning’s announcement that Ireland has dropped six places, to 12th place, in the IMD Competitiveness Yearbook Rankings 2018 is disappointing. This is a discouraging development for the business community particularly as we face into the uncertainties
Commenting on today’s (10 May 2018) announcement by Apple that they will no longer proceed with their plans for the development of a data centre in Athenry, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland said, “This morning’s announcement by Apple to halt their plans for a data centre in Athenry is disappointing but not surprising
Commenting on today’s (9 May 2018) Europe Day celebrations, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland said, “Europe Day is a celebration of the peace, unity and freedoms which Ireland shares and enjoys with its fellow member states of the European Union. Today’s anniversary of the 1950 ‘Schuman Declaration’, which proposed a vision for a
Chambers Ireland has today (3 May 2018) welcomed the launch of the Flood Risk Management Plans accessible via the new website www.floodinfo.ie, from the Office of Public Works. Speaking this afternoon, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, Ian Talbot said, “Today’s launch of the Flood Risk Management Plans marks a concerted effort by Government to commit to a
Chambers Ireland has today (17 April 2018) welcomed progress on the development of MetroLink, a north-south urban railway service that will run between Swords and Sandyford, facilitating a new approach to the development and growth capacity of our capital city. Speaking this morning, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, Ian Talbot said, “We support the development of
Speaking on the announcement today (13 April 2018) of a €500m investment by the European Investment Bank towards the National Broadband Plan, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot commented, “Inadequate broadband coverage is a significant issue facing many rural businesses and leaves them at a serious disadvantage relative to other parts of the country. Rural
Chambers Ireland today (21 March 2018) commented on the European Commission’s legislative proposals on digital taxation, published today prior to the Spring European Council meetings this week. Speaking following the publication of the proposals, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “Today’s announcement of the proposal for a Digital Tax of 3% on revenues of
At a ceremony in Oslo this morning (20 March 2018), the Business for Peace Foundation declared its 2018 Honourees. Mr Martin Naughton has been announced as the first ever Irish Honouree by the Foundation following his nomination by Chambers Ireland in conjunction with the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry and South Dublin Chamber.
Chambers Ireland today (20 March 2018) says the Brexit transition deal represents important progress but points to last week’s survey of the Irish Chamber Network which revealed that over three quarters of Chambers believe a transition period should last longer than two years. Speaking after the announcement of the transition deal, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive