Chambers Ireland has today (22 August 2025) published the shortlist for the 2025 Sustainable Business Impact Awards. The awards are sponsored by BAM Ireland and run in association with the Department of Rural and Community Development who support the Social Enterprise category. Alasdair Henderson, Executive Director at BAM Ireland, said: “Partnering again this year with
27 July 2025 Chambers Ireland has welcomed today’s agreement on trade tariffs between the European Union and the United States. Speaking after the news, Chief Executive Ian Talbot commented: “Certainty is critical for businesses and we’ve seen the impact of uncertainty over the past couple of months in terms of investment. While tariffs are never
23 July 2025 Chambers Ireland has welcomed today’s announcement to defer reporting requirements for Wave 2 and Wave 3 companies under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) by two years. Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland, said: “Today’s announcement to adopt the Stop-the-Clock Directive and defer reporting requirements is a step in the right
22 July 2025 Chambers Ireland has said that delivering strategic projects in energy, water, wastewater treatment, and transport will be key to the success of the updated National Development Plan (NDP). Speaking earlier today, Chief Executive Ian Talbot said: “We must urgently address the existing infrastructure gap to avoid facing a period of managed decline.
21 July 2025 Chambers Ireland today launched its pre-budget submission reflecting the shared concerns and aspirations of affiliated Chambers of Commerce around the country. Calling on the Government to take decisive and long-term action, Chief Executive Ian Talbot highlighted the need for urgency: “Our economy continues to grow but our critical infrastructure has not kept
17 July 2025 Chambers Ireland has welcomed today’s decision by An Coimisiún Pleanála to grant Dublin Airport planning permission to increase night-time flights and better utilise the north runway. Speaking earlier today, Chief Executive Ian Talbot commented: “Maintaining and enhancing our connectivity is essential as an island nation. Dublin Airport is a key piece of
10 July 2025 Chambers Ireland welcomes the decision by An Coimisiún Pleanála to approve the Greater Dublin Drainage Project, a critical piece of national infrastructure that will support the sustainable development of the Greater Dublin Area and surrounding counties. The project will provide essential wastewater treatment capacity for the equivalent of half a million people
26 June 2025 Chambers Ireland has today issued a call to action for delivering the State’s key infrastructure. Speaking on the ongoing review of the National Development Plan (NDP), Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, Ian Talbot, commented: “Ireland’s GDP growth is estimated at 3.7% for 2025, however the State currently ranks at just 38th in basic
Cork Chamber has been named as Chamber of the Year at the 2025 Chamber Awards. The awards, hosted by Chambers Ireland and sponsored by Zurich, recognise the outstanding work of chambers of commerce throughout the country in supporting local, regional and national business. Cork Chamber was recognised for its high level of activity throughout the
4 June 2025 Chambers Ireland welcomes the announcement of funding to accelerate Ireland’s transition to a circular economy. Speaking today (4 June) Chief Executive Ian Talbot stated:“We particularly welcome this investment as it demonstrates a clear commitment to supporting the circular economy as a national priority. This will help communities and businesses to innovate, reduce
23 May 2025 Speaking after today’s announcement that the US administration may apply increased tariffs on EU exports, Secretary General of ICC Ireland Ian Talbot said: “The proposed increase in tariffs on EU imports introduces uncertainty into a stable and integrated trade relationship. The immediate effect for businesses will be to delay investment decisions, disrupt
Dublin, 23 May 2025 Chambers Ireland has welcomed the announcement of the new Small Business Unit, describing it as a positive step toward supporting SMEs. Speaking after today’s announcement, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot called for a strategic and collaborative approach to ensure the unit delivers real value: “We welcome the Small Business Unit