Ahead of this week’s meeting of the EU Council and in light of the snail’s pace in negotiations between the UK and EU, Chambers Ireland today (26 June 2018) calls on the EU27 and the UK government to provide clarity to business on what the future trade relationship post March 2019 will be. Speaking this
Preparing economy for future requires prudence and investment Chambers Ireland today (19 June 2018) welcomed the announcement by Minister Donohoe in the Summer Economic Statement of safeguarding the economy from potential future challenges and ensuring the delivery of capital commitments. Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland commenting on the statement said, “The fiscal space
Commenting on today’s (13 June 2018) joint report ‘Findings and Insights of the firm-level impact of Brexit on Most Exposed Sectors’ from the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation and Deloitte, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “Today’s joint report highlights the enormous depth and breadth of the potential impact of Brexit on exposed
Commenting on today’s (11 June 2018) launch of the Global Ireland 2025 plans, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “We welcome today’s launch of the Global Ireland 2025 plans and the scale of the ambitions they aim to achieve over the coming years. Chambers Ireland has previously called for various initiatives to safeguard and
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