The global trend of e-substitution for postal mail is impacting now on An Post’s business to the extent that significant losses in the mails business will result in An Post making a loss of €12-15m in 2016 and a much greater loss in 2017. These losses are not sustainable. Consequently An Post welcomes the statement
Ireland the only country to identify Brexit as a significant challenge A survey of European businesses, published today (30 November 2016) by EUROCHAMBRES, has revealed that Brexit is not considered a concern for most companies. The survey, which was conducted in autumn 2016 and had 50,500 respondents from across Europe, asked businesses to rank the
Labour costs, the impact of Brexit and skills shortages are identified among the challenges facing Irish companies in 2017 Vast Majority of European Businesses do not identify Brexit as a Challenge. Domestic demand, economic policy conditions, labour costs and a lack of skilled workershave been identified as the main challenges for European companies in 2017.
Commenting on the release of today’s (17 November 2016) CSO figures on Q3 2016 industrial disputes, Ian Talbot Chief Executive Chambers Ireland said, “The figures released today remind us of the impact strikes have on businesses and households as 14,270 days were lost to industrial disputes in the third quarter alone. Over many years the
Fingal County Council was last night (24 November 2016) named Local Authority of the Year at the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards. The 13th annual Awards ceremony was held in association with the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government and showcases and celebrates the best of Local Government in Ireland. Ian Talbot,
Commenting on the commencement of the 2017 European Semester, Ian Talbot Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland said, “This important change of stance by the Junker Commission points to a recognition that the European Union and the Eurozone in particular, is at risk of suffering from structural low economic growth and almost zero inflation. The utility of
Chambers Ireland notes today’s (10 November 2016) call by SIPTU for Government to enter talks on a new pay deal for public sector members. Ian Talbot, Chief Executive Chambers Ireland said, “In the event of any talks, Government and Unions must take account of the need for Ireland to remain competitive. There are very significant,
Chambers Ireland today (8 November 2016) addressed the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation regarding the economic impact of Brexit with particular emphasis on jobs. Speaking at the Committee meeting, Ian Talbot Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland said, “The ongoing uncertainty surrounding Brexit and that no one yet knows what form of UK
Chambers Ireland has today (04/11/2016) urged Government to focus investment in the Institute of Technology sector on urgent capital projects and called on Institutes of Technology to renew their focus on industry focused training and education. Director of Policy and Communications, Chamber Ireland, Mark O’Mahoney said, “Today’s report by the Higher Education Authority highlights serious challenges to
Chambers Ireland today (27/10/2016) welcomed news from Brussels that an agreement had been reached by the four regional parliaments of Belgium to support the Comprehensive Economic and Trade agreement with Canada, also known as Ceta. Chamber Ireland Chief Executive, Ian Talbot said, “We are happy to hear the regional leaders in Belgium have found common
Chambers Ireland today (25 October 2016) welcomed the announcement by Minister Mitchell O’Connor of the publication of a bill to allow SMEs to avail of the Knowledge Development Box. Commenting on the announcement, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive Chambers Ireland said, “We welcome this move by Government to make it easier for Irish SMEs to
Chambers Ireland as a member of EUROCHAMBRES, the Network of European Chambers, has endorsed a proposal for a European Pillar of Entrepreneurial Rights, challenging the Commission and other policy makers to match the forthcoming Pillar of Social Rights initiative with the parallel pursuit of a more business-friendly climate. “Entrepreneurs don’t usually talk in terms of