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
Ulster Bank has won the Outstanding Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award at the 2015 Chambers Ireland CSR Awards held in Dublin last night (03/09/15). The judging panel selected Ulster Bank for the sustained excellence of their CSR programmes. The twelfth annual Awards were partnered by Business in the Community Ireland, run in association
Chambers Ireland has today (2/09/2015) urged Government to use the increasingly strong position of Ireland’s public finances to invest strategically in Ireland’s future. Speaking today, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland said: “The improving performance of the Irish economy, particularly evidenced by the ongoing increases in income tax receipts and improved consumer sentiment, serve
Chambers Ireland today (1/09/2015) welcomes the commencement of the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 which introduces the requirement for lobbyists to record and register their activities with the Standards in Public Office Commission. Speaking today, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland said: “We in the Chambers of Commerce network welcome the legislation and the
Chambers Ireland today (26/08/15) welcomes the latest Quarterly National Household Survey which shows continual growth in employment figures. Commenting on the Survey’s publication, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland, said: “The ongoing reduction in unemployment numbers is very positive and indicates that Ireland has at last entered a new phase of economic growth.” “Critically,
Chambers Ireland today (20/08/2015) welcomed the publication of a National Aviation Policy for Ireland. Speaking today, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland, said: “As an island economy, a new national aviation policy has long been needed to underpin our nation’s growth and to secure our future interconnectivity with Europe and the wider world.” “Today’s