Chambers Ireland has welcomed today’s (03/02/15) Exchequer Returns for January which indicated a strong start to 2015. Speaking this afternoon, Mark O’Mahoney, Director of Policy and Communications, Chambers Ireland said “Today’s Exchequer Returns point to a positive start to 2015 with ongoing strong performance in VAT receipts and income taxes demonstrating an increase in both
Chambers Ireland had today (01/02/15) labelled SIPTU’s calls for a 5% blanket wage increase plus an increase in the minimum wage to €11.45 ridiculous. Speaking this morning, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland said “SITPU’s calls for blanket wage increases are completely unrealistic and doing hard working employees a disservice by setting unattainable expectations. An
Chambers Ireland had today (29/01/15) welcomed the Action Plan for Jobs 2015, particularly its focus on regional job creation and development. Speaking this morning, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland said “There have been clear indications in recent months that our economic recovery is underway, however it has not reached all parts of Ireland. Many
Chambers Ireland has today (15/01/15) called on the Government to ensure the protection of Ireland’s Heathrow slots should they go ahead with the sale of their stake in Aer Lingus. Speaking this afternoon, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland said “It is vital that if the Government should proceed to sell its shares in Aer
The IDA end-of-year report today (06/01/16) revealed an increase of 19,000 jobs in IDA-backed firms in 2015, with one in five private sector jobs now linked to FDI companies. Commenting on the IDA announcement, Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive said, “We must recognise the tremendous contribution that FDI companies continue to make to Ireland’s
The unemployment figures released today by the CSO (05/01/16) shows that the trend of an ongoing reduction in the rate of unemployment has stalled. Commenting on today’s unemployment figures, Mark O’Mahoney, Director of Policy and Communications, Chambers Ireland, said, “The general trend of an ongoing reduction in the unemployment rate throughout 2015 is hugely positive,
The 2015 end of year Exchequer Returns released today (05/01/16) are the culmination of a year of exceptionally strong economic performance. Corporation tax receipts for the year were exceptional at 50.2% against profile, but importantly the strong performance of income tax and VAT receipts show real improvement in the domestic economy. Ian Talbot, Chief Executive,
Following the release of the 2014 Exchequer Statement today (05/01/15), Chambers Ireland has called on Government to maintain its focus on job creation and cost management. Speaking this afternoon, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland said “The 2014 Exchequer Statement provides evidence of just how far the Irish economy has progressed in the past twelve
Chambers Ireland has today (19/12/14) welcomed the announcement by Hibernia Networks that it will land a direct connection of its high performance Express transatlantic cable to Cork. The new link will provide direct connectivity to the United Kingdom and the United States.Speaking this morning, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland said “This connection is great
The Minister for Finance yesterday announced that he does not expect the Pay and File Date for the self-employed to be changed in the lifetime of this parliament. This is welcome news for the self-employed and small businesses. Original proposals from the Department of Finance were to bring the Pay and File deadline forward to
Speaking this morning, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland said “This morning’s Live Register figures provide further evidence that Ireland is enjoying a period of sustained growth, and that Irish businesses are confident about the future. However, in order for the employment rate to keep rising, we must continue to focus on improving competitiveness and
Chamber Executives from around Ireland yesterday (27/11/14) met with Minister Gerald Nash to discuss the issues facing Irish SMEs. Speaking this morning, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland said “We had a very productive meeting with Minister Nash. The Irish economy has seen a tremendous recovery over the past year, but not every sector of