Chambers Ireland: Gender in Business Survey 2023 demonstrates how more balance is coming to boards. Chambers Ireland’s Chief Executive, Ian Talbot, welcomed today’s (11 September 2023) release from the CSO’s of the Gender Balance in Business Survey 2023 Speaking after the release was circulated, Ian Talbot, continued: “The significant improvements since 2021, and in particular
In its submission to the Department of Enterprise today (8th September 2023) Chambers Ireland welcomes the progress in implementing the “Right to Repair” and supports the government’s action in creating a common set of rules and guidelines. Formalising the expectations on the industry will help the repair sector establish its reputation as a key part
With our submission to the National Plan on Business and Human Rights today (7 September 2023), Chambers Ireland calls on government to ensure that the new plan is aligned across agencies, makes the reporting requirements on businesses as simple as possible and, and includes Solas/Skillnet supports to help businesses build up in-house skills. Chambers Ireland’s
Irish businesses treading a productivity tightrope The latest CSO Productivity report highlights how staffing and energy pressures continue to raise business costs in Ireland. This is having a major effect in the “Transportation and Storage” sector which creates longer term risks for all businesses in Ireland as logistics costs tend to raise factor costs throughout
Press Release 22nd August 2023 Outstanding Achievement in Sustainable Business Impact Award Shortlist Announced Chambers Ireland today (22 August) officially announced the shortlist for the Outstanding Achievement in Sustainable Business Impact Award. The companies shortlisted for the overall award are as follows: Announcing the three companies shortlisted, Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland’s Chief Executive, said; “The
SMEs struggle to find talent with skills gaps across many operational areas The Chambers Ireland SME Skills Gap survey has found that almost nine out of ten respondents are facing significant challenges recruiting essential employees with sufficient skills and qualifications. Chambers Ireland carried out the survey in advance of the government’s consultation on critical
Chambers Ireland has today (15 August 2023) launched its new Chamber Skillnet Networks website which provides information for businesses in specific regions about how to provide upskilling to their workforce. Membership of the Network is open to Chambers members and private enterprise based in Cork, Clare, Dublin, Limerick, Louth, Waterford, Wexford, Sligo, and Tipperary. Each Chamber Skillnet
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, today (8th August 2023) calls for Budget 2024 to be focused on our long-term challenges. For the first time in five years, Government will be creating their budget without being under the shadow of an immediate impending crisis. Ireland has, since Brexit, been navigating an uncertain world
Chambers Ireland has today (4 August 2023) published the shortlist for the 2023 Sustainable Business Impact Awards. In total, 77 projects have been shortlisted across fourteen award categories. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on September 14th. The Chambers Ireland Sustainable Business Impact Awards are sponsored by BAM Ireland and run in
Chambers Ireland has welcomed the announcement that Ireland has ranked 2nd overall in the 2023 IMD World Competitive Rankings. Speaking today (20th June 2023) after the results were released, Chambers Ireland’s Chief Executive, Ian Talbot, said: “These results are a great indication of Ireland’s potential at a global level as a place in which to
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber has been named as Chamber of the Year at the 2023 Chamber Awards. The awards, hosted by Chambers Ireland and sponsored by Zurich, recognise the outstanding work of chambers of commerce throughout the country in supporting local, regional and national business. Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber was recognised for its
Speaking today (9 May 2023) after the announcement of plans to develop a National Industrial Strategy for Offshore Wind, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland, commented: “We welcome the Government’s prioritisation of the economic opportunities that can be derived from Ireland’s offshore wind potential. Given our extensive Exclusive Economic Area, our sea territory offers