A new brand for Chambers Ireland and its affiliated Chambers across the country was launched today reflecting our heritage and our ongoing evolution as a strong, influential and collaborative network that effects real change as the voice of business in every community. Our new logo and tagline, Advancing business together, illustrates the ethos of Chambers
Monaghan County Council was yesterday (23 November 2017) named Local Authority of the Year at the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards. The 14th annual Awards ceremony was held in association with the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government and showcases and celebrates the best of Local Government in Ireland. John Clancy, Head
Speaking today after Tánaiste and Minister for Business Frances Fitzgerald announced an agreement with European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager to establish the working group, Sarah Freeman, Director of Policy and Communications of Chambers Ireland commented: “The announcement today that a working group on business supports to deal with challenges of Brexit for business will
A survey of European businesses, published today (8 November 2017) by EUROCHAMBRES, has revealed that Brexit is not considered a concern for most companies. The survey, which was conducted in autumn 2017 and had over 50,000 respondents from 23 countries across Europe, asked businesses to rank the main challenges they believed they faced in 2018.
A delegation from the Irish Chamber of Commerce Network, led by Chambers Ireland, today (7 November 2017) are meeting with key officials from across the European Commission to discuss matters of importance to the Irish business community. With representation from Chambers of Commerce across Ireland, the objective of the trip is to highlight the need for
ESB Networks will be briefing Chamber members on the latest developments in infrastructure, the electrification of heat and transport and smart technology for business at a series of events around the country. Ahead of the series, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland Ian Talbot said, “The briefings will enable Chamber members to learn about the business
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