5 September 2025 Chambers Ireland – the body representing 36 affiliated Chambers of Commerce throughout Ireland – will meet with Minister Paschal Donohoe and Minister Jack Chambers this afternoon to discuss the reforms to infrastructure that are impacting the State’s competitiveness. The meeting will focus on Chambers Ireland’s pre-budget submission, with a particular focus on
Cork Chamber has today won the ‘Best Collaboration of Chambers, Business and Government’ category at the World Chambers Competition, held during the 14th World Chambers Congress in Melbourne, this is the first ever Irish winner at these awards. Hosted by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the World Chambers Federation, the competition recognises cutting-edge
03 September 2025 Chambers Ireland has today urged swift ratification of both the Mercosur and Mexico trade agreements. Speaking after the proposals were published by the European Commission, Chief Executive Ian Talbot said: “We need to develop new markets, particularly in light of ongoing volatility in some of our largest existing ones. Today’s announcement is
Submission to Local Democracy Taskforce Sets Out Vision for Stronger Local Government Chambers Ireland has today (22 August 2025) submitted a series of recommendations to the Local Democracy Taskforce, highlighting the need to devolve greater authority to local authorities. Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland, stressed the transformative impact of reform, stating: “It’s time
Chambers Ireland has today (22 August 2025) published the shortlist for the 2025 Sustainable Business Impact Awards. The awards are sponsored by BAM Ireland and run in association with the Department of Rural and Community Development who support the Social Enterprise category. Alasdair Henderson, Executive Director at BAM Ireland, said: “Partnering again this year with
27 July 2025 Chambers Ireland has welcomed today’s agreement on trade tariffs between the European Union and the United States. Speaking after the news, Chief Executive Ian Talbot commented: “Certainty is critical for businesses and we’ve seen the impact of uncertainty over the past couple of months in terms of investment. While tariffs are never
23 July 2025 Chambers Ireland has welcomed today’s announcement to defer reporting requirements for Wave 2 and Wave 3 companies under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) by two years. Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland, said: “Today’s announcement to adopt the Stop-the-Clock Directive and defer reporting requirements is a step in the right
22 July 2025 Chambers Ireland has said that delivering strategic projects in energy, water, wastewater treatment, and transport will be key to the success of the updated National Development Plan (NDP). Speaking earlier today, Chief Executive Ian Talbot said: “We must urgently address the existing infrastructure gap to avoid facing a period of managed decline.
21 July 2025 Chambers Ireland today launched its pre-budget submission reflecting the shared concerns and aspirations of affiliated Chambers of Commerce around the country. Calling on the Government to take decisive and long-term action, Chief Executive Ian Talbot highlighted the need for urgency: “Our economy continues to grow but our critical infrastructure has not kept
17 July 2025 Chambers Ireland has welcomed today’s decision by An Coimisiún Pleanála to grant Dublin Airport planning permission to increase night-time flights and better utilise the north runway. Speaking earlier today, Chief Executive Ian Talbot commented: “Maintaining and enhancing our connectivity is essential as an island nation. Dublin Airport is a key piece of
10 July 2025 Chambers Ireland welcomes the decision by An Coimisiún Pleanála to approve the Greater Dublin Drainage Project, a critical piece of national infrastructure that will support the sustainable development of the Greater Dublin Area and surrounding counties. The project will provide essential wastewater treatment capacity for the equivalent of half a million people
26 June 2025 Chambers Ireland has today issued a call to action for delivering the State’s key infrastructure. Speaking on the ongoing review of the National Development Plan (NDP), Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, Ian Talbot, commented: “Ireland’s GDP growth is estimated at 3.7% for 2025, however the State currently ranks at just 38th in basic