As Brexit discussions continue and the impact for trade and our economy generally uncertain as a result, retaining Ireland’s competitive edge remains crucial. With the cost of doing business having direct implications for how competitive we are internationally, Chambers Ireland today (24 October 2017) addressed the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Business, Enterprise and Innovation, highlighting
Speaking today (13 Oct 2017) after Taoiseach Leo Varadkar confirmed that the Cork – Limerick motorway would be included in the government’s ten year capital plan, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland commented: “The announcement today that the Cork – Limerick M20 is to go ahead is very welcome. It will enable greater connectivity between
Speaking today on the decision by the Commercial Court in relation to the Apple data centre in Athenry, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland commented: “The ruling by the Commercial Court today upholding the previous decision by An Bord Pleanála is welcome but we must look at the bigger picture here. Denmark already has
Chambers Ireland today (12 Oct 2017) welcomed proposals by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to lift height restrictions onresidential buildings by the end of the year. Speaking this morning, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “Today’s comments by Taoiseach Varadkar following on from last week’s commitment by Minister Eoghan Murphy on reforming the height restrictions in
Speaking following the delivery of Budget 2018 (10 Oct 2017) by Minister Paschal Donohoe, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland, commented: “Overall businesses will be pleased with the thrust of measures announced which should bolster Ireland’s response to Brexit while enabling increased and sustainable growth and investment. However, the practicality of how these initiatives are delivered
Chambers Ireland today (6 Oct 2017) welcomed proposals by Minister for Housing, Eoghan Murphy to introduce reforms to planning regulations in urban areas. Speaking this afternoon, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “Today’s comments by Minister Eoghan Murphy are very welcome. “The undersupply of housing is a severe threat to our economic competitiveness and
Chambers Ireland today (27 September 2017) welcomed the announcement by Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan TD last night of the passage of the Mediation Bill (2017) through the Houses of the Oireachtas. Speaking this morning, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, Ian Talbot said, “The announcement by Minister Flanagan that the Mediation Bill has passed all stages
Chambers Ireland Welcomes CSO Figures Showing Continued Employment Growth Chambers Ireland welcomes the CSO figures which show continued employment growth in the Irish economy in the second quarter of the year. Director of Policy and Communications Sarah Freeman said, “These figures are a further positive sign and with unemployment decreasing, it is crucial that Government continues
The publication today (14/09/2017) of the Mid-Term Review of the Capital Plan is an important step towards improving Ireland’s competitiveness and ability to meet future challenges. Commenting on the Plan, Chambers Ireland, Chief Executive, Ian Talbot said, “An additional €4.1 billion being committed to capital spending between 2018-2021 will be welcome news to businesses
Chambers Ireland has today welcomed the publication of the Coffey Review of Ireland’s Corporation Tax Code. Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland said, “This report once again confirms that Ireland’s Corporation tax regime is one of the most advanced in the world. The clear articulation of areas to focus future energies in order to
Local Authority Budgets and LPT Decisions should be aligned to improve quality of decision making As Councils across the country meet this month to consider their Local Adjustment Factor for Local Property Tax (LPT) Chambers Ireland called for due consideration to be given to the impact of their decision on local services and the
KPMG has been awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 2017 Award at Chambers Ireland CSR Awards. The ceremony was held in the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road in Dublin last night (7 September 2017). KPMG’s CSR programme demonstrated strong engagement across the company and impressed the judging panel by performing consistently well across