Government Must Focus on Meeting Ambitious Jobs Targets Chambers Ireland today (1 February 2017) welcomed the launch of the Action Plan for Jobs 2017. Commenting on the Action Plan, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland said, “We support the Government commitment to the target of adding 200,000 jobs to our economy by 2020 and
Commenting on today’s (31 January 2017) announcement by Minister Donohoe and Minister Noonan of the Capital Plan Review, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland said, “We welcome today’s announcement of the process for review of the Capital Plan in 2017 and the commitment to prioritise investment in infrastructure that will support Ireland’s sustainable economic
Chambers Ireland welcomes today’s (30 January 2017) publication of the Heads of Bill on new Affordable Childcare Scheme by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone TD. Commenting on the proposed Affordable Childcare Scheme, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive Chambers Ireland said, “Investment in childcare has a positive impact not only on children and parents
Commenting on today’s (26 January 2017) announcement by Minister for Education Richard Bruton TD and Minister of State for Training and Skills John Halligan TD, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland said, “We welcome the ambitious targets set out today by Government to increase and expand apprenticeship and traineeship places by 2020 and the
The European Investment Bank (EIB) today (24 January 2017) confirmed investment of €825 million in Ireland in 2016. Commenting on the announcement, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive Chambers Ireland said, “We welcome the significant level of investment in Ireland in 2016 and the ongoing support the EIB provides for crucial long-term infrastructure projects across the country.
Chambers Ireland welcomes the Action Plan for Rural Development launched today (23 January 2017) by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys TD. Commenting on the Action Plan, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive Chambers Ireland said, “The ‘Realising our Rural Potential’ Plan is an important indication of
Commenting on UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s speech today (17/01/2017), Ian Talbot, Chief Executive Chambers Ireland said, “Ultimately the speech was no more than an articulation of the UK’s top-line negotiating position. Businesses in Ireland are no further advanced in understanding the issues that will need to be dealt with at the conclusion of this
Commenting on today’s (4 January 2017) release of the CSO Monthly Unemployment figures for December 2016, Mark O’Mahoney, Director of Policy and Communications Chambers Ireland said, “The ongoing reduction in the unemployment rate is positive news, coming as it does at a time of uncertainty for the Irish economy.” “However, the most encouraging aspect of
Commenting on the release today (4 January 2017) of the 2016 End of Year Exchequer Returns Ian Talbot, Chief Executive Chambers Ireland said, “Today’s Exchequer figures provide a timely reminder that in spite of a strong economic recovery, Ireland is still dependent on external borrowing to fund the running of the country. The Irish economy
Chambers Ireland today (21 December 2016) welcomed the decision by ABP to grant approval for the North South Interconnector. This Interconnector is an essential piece of infrastructure that Ireland needs to sustain our economic growth. Ian Talbot, Chief Executive Chambers Ireland said, “The reliance on a single interconnection between North and South that is at
Commenting on the release of today’s (20/12/16) CSO Information Society Statistics on Enterprise, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive Chambers Ireland said, “Ireland continues to perform strongly in online sales and remains the highest amongst the EU28 with 30% of sales via e-Commerce. However, it is concerning that this figure is lower amongst small and medium sized
Wexford Chamber held its Annual General Meeting on Thursday last in their new offices on Hill Street in Wexford town. The event marked the re-election of Chamber President, Karl Fitzpatrick, for a second term. Reflecting on his first year in office, Mr. Fitzpatrick highlighted the role which the Chamber played in tackling some of the