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
Chambers Ireland, Ireland’s largest business network, today (28 July 2016) launched its Budget 2017 Submission outlining the need for Government to refocus on strategic investment in the infrastructure of the economy to secure Ireland’s economic future. Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland speaking at the launch, said: “The context for consideration of the economic outlook
Commenting on the publication of the National Competitiveness Council’s Competitiveness Scorecard (21 July 2016), Mark O’Mahoney, Director of Policy and Communications, Chambers Ireland said, “The findings in this report highlight the need for Ireland to tackle emerging price pressures before they escalate and undermine our competitiveness. Increasing cost pressures are in many ways a consequence
Commenting today (19 July 2016) following the publication of the Low Pay Commission Report, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland said, “The recommendation to increase the National Minimum Wage by 10c to €9.25, particularly following a 6% increase already this year, does not reflect the realities of the trading conditions facing Irish businesses post-Brexit. Locking