Ahead of the EU Council meeting scheduled to take place next week on the 23-24 March, Chambers Ireland today (16 March 2018) published the results of a survey of the Irish Chamber Network, revealing that an overwhelming majority of Chambers (97%) believe a transition period following the UK’s exit from EU next March will be
Chambers Ireland today (14 March 2018) welcomes the CSO figures which show continued employment growth in the Irish economy in the fourth quarter of 2017 . Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland Ian Talbot said, “With employment up 3.1% on the same quarter the previous year, these figures illustrate a continuation of the upward trend in
Chambers Ireland has today (13 March 2018) welcomed St. Patrick’s Day trade missions. Speaking this morning, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, Ian Talbot said, “We welcome the level of activity by Ministers this year with visits to over 30 international destinations. No other country in the world can generate such positive global profile for itself every
Chambers Ireland today (9 March 2018) welcomes the publication by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation of the Action Plan for Jobs 2018. Speaking this afternoon, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland Ian Talbot commented, “The Government’s reaffirmed commitment to creating 200,000 new jobs by 2020 is welcome. If our economy is to continue to
Chambers Ireland today (6 February 2018) welcomed the announcement by Minister Paschal Donohoe to establish a cross –departmental Working Group to examine and report on options for the amalgamation of USC and PRSI. Speaking this afternoon, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “We welcome the clear commitment from Government to long-term planning and the reform of
Diversity & Inclusion key to successful CSR in Irish Business Chambers Ireland today (6 March 2018) launched the Corporate Social Responsibility Awards 2018 at AIB’s Bankcentre. The CSR Awards offer the business community a chance to promote and highlight the best practice CSR activities taking place in companies of all sizes across Ireland. The Awards
Chambers Ireland today (28 February 2018) welcomes the publication of the draft legal text for the Withdrawal Agreement by the European Commission. Speaking today, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot welcomed the progress being made by the European Commission in advancing the exit negotiations with the United Kingdom. “Ensuring that there will be no hard border
Chambers Ireland today (16 February 2018) welcomed the publication of the National Planning Framework Ireland 2040 and the National Development Plan. Responding to the publication, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot commented, “Project Ireland 2040 has been years in the making and throughout this period of stakeholder consultation Chambers Ireland and our Network of local chambers proactively
Commenting on today’s (2 February 2018) announcement of the Exchequer surplus with the publication of the January Fiscal Monitor, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “Today’s strong Exchequer returns confirm that the Irish economy continues to perform well. In particular, the record high VAT returns of €2.4 billion signify growing consumer confidence and strong domestic
Commenting on today’s (25 January 2018) publication of the Cost of Insurance Working Group’s Report on the Cost of Employer and Public Liability Insurance, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “We welcome the recommendations of the Cost of Employer & Public Liability Insurance Report published today. Businesses need to see progress on reducing the cost
Commenting on today’s (23 January 2018) announcement that the North South Interconnector has been granted full planning approval in Northern Ireland, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “We are very pleased with the granting of full planning approval for the North South Interconnector by Northern Ireland planning authorities today. Energy security on the island
Commenting on today’s (22 January 2018) announcement of a formal agreement on the leveraging of a total of €300m for the Brexit Loan Scheme for Irish businesses, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “We welcome today’s formal agreement, which aligns with our consistent recommendations for state-guaranteed supports for Irish businesses to diversify into new