Chambers Ireland is today (11/08/15) urging that realistic wage expectations are set ahead of the ‘living wage’ conference for Ireland announced today. Commenting on the forthcoming conference, Mark O’Mahoney, Director of Policy and Communications, Chambers Ireland said “The concept of a ‘living wage’ is itself much contested and there is no evidence that it
Chambers Ireland is today (21/07/15) calling on Government to prioritise securing Ireland’s economic recovery and ensuring sustainable jobs growth when considering the Report of the Low Pay Commission. Speaking today, Mark O’Mahoney, Director of Policy and Communications, Chambers Ireland said, “We are in danger of undermining our economic recovery if we do not focus on
Chambers Ireland has reacted with concern at reports that the Low Pay Commission will be proposing a 5.8% increase in the minimum wage. Chief Executive Ian Talbot this morning (19 July 2015) said; “While we await the Commission’s report and in particular it’s rationale, the prospect of an almost 6% increase, not just in the
Chambers Ireland is today (16/07/15) representing the Chamber Network at the Government’s National Economic Dialogue. Chambers Ireland will advocate for the needs of the business community across Ireland as the Government prepare for Budget 2016. Speaking today, Mark O’Mahoney, Director of Policy and Communications, Chambers Ireland said, “This forum is a great opportunity for the
Chambers Ireland has today (15/07/15) called on Government to use the tax system to foster a culture of entrepreneurship in all sectors of the economy. The call came as the Department of Finance undertakes a review on tax and entrepreneurship. Speaking today, Mark O’Mahoney, Director of Policy and Communications, Chambers Ireland said, “We must incentivise
Chambers Ireland Launches Shortlist for CSR Awards 2015 Chambers Ireland has today (14/07/15) announced the shortlist for the 2015 Corporate Social Responsibility Awards. Celebrating their twelfth year, this year’s shortlisted applicants have raised over €13 million and donated over 125,000 volunteer hours. The Awards are partnered with Business in the Community Ireland, sponsored by BAM
Chambers Ireland has today (08/07/15) called on Government to use Budget 2016 to support local economic development and sustain Ireland’s economic growth. The call came at the launch of Chambers Ireland’s Pre Budget 2016 Submission. Speaking today, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland said, “Government has already indicated that Budget 2016 will be an expansionary
Chambers Ireland today (08/07/15) welcomes the positive result coming from Strasbourg where the European Parliament showed strong support for the TTIP negotiations, with a significant majority voting in favour of adopting the International Trade Committee recommendations on the trade deal. Speaking today, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland said, “There are enormous opportunities for Irish
Chambers Ireland has today (03/06/15) welcomed the positive Exchequer Returns for May and called on Government to look at cutting taxes to improve net pay for all workers and to reduce pressure on employers that cannot afford pay increases. Speaking today, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland said, “The Exchequer Returns so far this year
Chambers Ireland has today (29/05/15) welcomed the decision by An Bord Pleanála to grant the Port of Cork’s planning application for the redevelopment of existing Port facilities at Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork as an important step for enhancing national infrastructure. Speaking this morning, Mark O’Mahoney, Director of Policy and Communications, Chambers Ireland said “The redevelopment of
Following the conclusion of public sector pay talks today (29/05/15) Chambers Ireland has reiterated that meaningful productivity and reform initiatives must be delivered as part of the Lansdowne Road Agreement. Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland said “Following what appears to be significant concessions to the public sector unions, particularly in the blocking of outsourcing,
As pay talks recommence this morning (29/05/15) Chambers Ireland has called for any agreement to include quantifiable, meaningful productivity improvements. Speaking this morning, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland said “Any changes to public sector pay over the next two years will inevitably be financed by additional Government borrowing leaving a further future legacy for