The EU Single Market strategy presented today by the European Commission has recognised the contributions of SMEs and entrepreneurs to the European economy. As part of the Internal Market strategy, the Commission intends to simplify VAT regulation, reduce the cost of company registration, put forward a proposal on business insolvency and make all information on
Chambers Ireland today (13/10/2015) welcomes Government’s commitment in Budget 2016 to support our entrepreneurs and businesses. Commenting on Government’s Budget announcement today, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland, said: “At long last, we have a budget that tangibly recognises that entrepreneurs and small businesses are the drivers of economic growth. This is a vitally
Chambers Ireland yesterday (8/10/2015) officially launched the “Business and Commercial Mediation Scheme” at the Hugh Lane Gallery in Dublin. The Scheme, which is operated in conjunction with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, the Law Society, the Bar Council of Ireland and the Mediator’s Institute of Ireland, will operate on a pilot basis until July 2016,
Chambers Ireland today (5/10/2015) welcomed the OECD’s BEPS report, the outcome of a project for the reform of the international tax system to tackle tax avoidance by providing governments with clear international solutions to address the gaps and mismatches in existing global tax rules.Speaking today, Ian Talbot, CEO Chambers Ireland, welcomed the OECD’s recommendations, “Implementation
Chambers Ireland today (5/10/2015) has welcomed news from Atlanta, Georgia, that trade ministers negotiating the Trans Pacific Partnership, a trade deal between the US, Japan and 10 other Pacific Rim nations, have reached a final agreement. Speaking today, Chambers Ireland CEO Ian Talbot noted, “Today’s announcement from the US that the TPP has finally been
Chambers Ireland has today (30/09/15) said that a campaign focusing on employers paying ever higher wages will distract from addressing the comparatively high costs facing Irish households. Commenting after today’s Forum on a Living Wage, Mark O’Mahoney, Director of Policy & Communications, Chambers Ireland, said: “We need to be realistic in recognising that many businesses
Chambers Ireland today (29/09/15) welcomes the publication of Government’s six year €27 billion capital investment programme. Commenting on Government’s investment priorities, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland, said: “Investing in our social, economic and physical infrastructure has consistently been highlighted by Chambers Ireland as a necessity to support our future economic growth.” “Upgrading vital
Chambers Ireland has today (21/09/15) published a report highlighting the business need for affordable, high-quality and accessible childcare services. Commenting on the report, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland, said: “Access to affordable, high-quality childcare has long been a problem for both parents and employers in Ireland. Until we re-think our approach to childcare
Chambers Ireland is today (10/09/2015) warning that the lack of residential housing poses a risk to our ongoing economic recovery and is calling on Government to introduce measures to alleviate the housing crisis. Speaking today following the National Economic and Social Council (NESC) Housing Conference, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland, said: “The economic
A new guide to the Companies Act 2014 was launched today (08/09/15) by Chambers Ireland and the Law Society of Ireland. The Companies Act is the largest piece of legislation ever to come into effect in Ireland and fundamentally changes the legal environment in which businesses operate. The aim of this guide is to highlight
Chambers Ireland has today (07/09/2015) welcomed the Government’s decision to approve the drafting of the National Shared Services Office Bill. Speaking today, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland said: “Today’s announcement is a welcome indication of Government’s commitment to deliver on the Public Sector Reform Plan and to continue to introduce efficiencies in the
Chambers Ireland today (07/09/2015) welcomes the launch of the South East Action Plan for Jobs which aims at creating an additional 25,000 jobs in Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford. Commenting on the launch, Mark O’Mahoney, Director of Policy and Communications at Chambers Ireland, said: “The creation of unique regional growth strategies is fundamental