Chambers Ireland welcomed the pro-business measures announced today (11 October 2016) in Budget 2017 but warns that the longer term concerns of business remain. Commenting on the Government’s Budget announcement, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive Chambers Ireland said, “There is something for everyone in this Budget but the business community would have liked to see more
Commenting on the release of the CSO Monthly Unemployment figures, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive Chambers Ireland said, “The significant drop in the youth unemployment rate, from 17% to 15.9%, is a welcome sign that opportunities for those starting out in the workforce are growing. In spite of terrific progress in increasing the overall employment rates
The National Competitiveness Council today (28 September 2016) reported Ireland’s improved ranking in the WEF Global Competitiveness Report 2016-2017. Commenting on the Report, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive Chambers Ireland said, “We are encouraged to see the improvement in Ireland’s international competitiveness ranking by one place to 23rd, largely due to our improved macroeconomic environment and
Commenting on the proposed introduction of subsidised childcare in Budget 2017, Ian Talbot Chief Executive Chambers Ireland said, “We welcome the news that increased childcare funding by the State is being considered for Budget 2017. The cost of childcare is a significant portion of the cost of living for parents and has many far reaching
Chambers Ireland today (15/09/2016) welcomed the commitment to addressing skills needs and further education and training in the publication of the Department of Education and Skills (DES) Strategy Statement. Commenting on the Action Plan for Education, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive Chambers Ireland said, “We support the ambition of the Minister and the Department of Education
ESB has won the Outstanding Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award at the 2016 Chambers Ireland CSR Awards held in the DoubleTree Hilton in Dublin last night (1 September 2016). ESB was selected by the judging panel for having CSR practices embedded at the company’s core and for the organisation’s ongoing dedication to community
Chambers Ireland has today (02 September 2016) welcomed confirmation by Government that they will appeal the European Commission’s state aid ruling on Apple. Mark O’Mahoney, Director of Policy and Communications said, “Ireland must challenge the Commission’s decision on Apple. The Commission’s ruling that Ireland must collect additional taxes retrospectively from Apple constitutes direct interference in
Commenting today (30 August 2016) on the European Commission state aid ruling Mark O’Mahoney, Director of Policy and Communications, Chambers Ireland said, “A transparent tax regime has been one of the cornerstones of Ireland’s success in attracting international FDI. Ireland has in recent years been to the fore in promoting international cooperation in taxation and
Commenting on the data released in today’s (23 August 2016) QNHS, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive Chambers Ireland said, “The 1% increase in employment during April – June 2016 brings Ireland’s level of employment to the highest level since Q4 2008. The growth in employment is a positive indicator for the strength of the Irish economy
Chambers Ireland today (17 August 2016) congratulates all students receiving their Leaving Certificate Results and encourages them to look at the full range of options open to them as they take the next steps in their career. Ian Talbot, Chief Executive Chambers Ireland said, “Congratulations to the 58,000 students that received their Leaving Certificate results
The Town and Village Renewal scheme was launched today (9 July 2016) by the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs in Clones, Co. Monaghan. Speaking at the launch of €10 million investment, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive Chambers Ireland said, “We welcome the commitment by Government to invest €10 million into the regeneration
Chambers Ireland today (4 August 2016) announced the shortlist for the Excellence in Local Government Awards 2016 with a total of twenty three local authorities shortlisted over sixteen categories. Commenting on the announcement of the shortlist, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive Chambers Ireland said, “It is important to recognise the continued hard work of local authorities