Limerick City and County Council named Local Authority of the Year 2023 Limerick City and County Council was named Local Authority of the Year at the 2023 Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards, which took place last night (23rd November 2023). The 20th annual Awards ceremony showcases and celebrates the best of Local Government
Chambers Ireland All Ireland Chamber Champions Chambers Ireland yesterday (12th October 2023) held the All Ireland Chamber Champions golf competition in the K Club, Straffan, Co. Kildare sponsored by The Noel Group. Fifteen teams competed in the competition. The teams representing their Chambers were the winners of the individual Chamber golf competitions from all
There was little that will have surprised Chambers Ireland’s members in today’s (10/10/2023) budget announcements, with much of the content well flagged in advance. Our budget priorities for 2024 were focused on Housing and Infrastructure, and our expectations regarding the increased funding for both of these areas were met. Should the fund for smaller businesses
Local Government Awards Shortlist Announced Chambers Ireland today (22nd September) revealed the shortlist for the Excellence in Local Government Awards 2023. In its 20th year, the Awards feature a total of 94 Local Authority projects shortlisted over 15 categories, including a new addition, ‘Urban Revival’, which showcases Local Authorities’ innovative efforts to take action in
14 September 2023 Intel take home the Outstanding Achievement in Sustainable Business Impact Award Intel has been awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Sustainable Business Impact at Chambers Ireland’s Sustainable Business Impact Awards 2023 (14 September 2023) by demonstrating commitment to sustainability in its company values and consistently meeting key judging criteria across all aspects of
Chambers Ireland: Gender in Business Survey 2023 demonstrates how more balance is coming to boards. Chambers Ireland’s Chief Executive, Ian Talbot, welcomed today’s (11 September 2023) release from the CSO’s of the Gender Balance in Business Survey 2023 Speaking after the release was circulated, Ian Talbot, continued: “The significant improvements since 2021, and in particular
In its submission to the Department of Enterprise today (8th September 2023) Chambers Ireland welcomes the progress in implementing the “Right to Repair” and supports the government’s action in creating a common set of rules and guidelines. Formalising the expectations on the industry will help the repair sector establish its reputation as a key part
With our submission to the National Plan on Business and Human Rights today (7 September 2023), Chambers Ireland calls on government to ensure that the new plan is aligned across agencies, makes the reporting requirements on businesses as simple as possible and, and includes Solas/Skillnet supports to help businesses build up in-house skills. Chambers Ireland’s
Irish businesses treading a productivity tightrope The latest CSO Productivity report highlights how staffing and energy pressures continue to raise business costs in Ireland. This is having a major effect in the “Transportation and Storage” sector which creates longer term risks for all businesses in Ireland as logistics costs tend to raise factor costs throughout
Press Release 22nd August 2023 Outstanding Achievement in Sustainable Business Impact Award Shortlist Announced Chambers Ireland today (22 August) officially announced the shortlist for the Outstanding Achievement in Sustainable Business Impact Award. The companies shortlisted for the overall award are as follows: Announcing the three companies shortlisted, Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland’s Chief Executive, said; “The
SMEs struggle to find talent with skills gaps across many operational areas The Chambers Ireland SME Skills Gap survey has found that almost nine out of ten respondents are facing significant challenges recruiting essential employees with sufficient skills and qualifications. Chambers Ireland carried out the survey in advance of the government’s consultation on critical
Chambers Ireland has today (15 August 2023) launched its new Chamber Skillnet Networks website which provides information for businesses in specific regions about how to provide upskilling to their workforce. Membership of the Network is open to Chambers members and private enterprise based in Cork, Clare, Dublin, Limerick, Louth, Waterford, Wexford, Sligo, and Tipperary. Each Chamber Skillnet