Chambers Ireland today welcomed the new European Commission Investment Plan and its focus on leveraging private sector investment. Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, speaking this afternoon said “The Commission’s approach sends an important message at the start of the new term; stimulating private investment for strategic infrastructure is vital. For several budgets in succession Ireland has

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Chambers Ireland has today (21/11/14) expressed concern at the apparent waning enthusiasm of the United States for the TTIP negotiation process.  Speaking this afternoon, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland said “A Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership holds tremendous potential for both the EU and the US at a time when the global economy needs

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Limerick City and County Council was last night (14/11/14) named Local Authority of the year at the annual Excellence in Local Government Awards, held in association with the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government. The awards, which have been running since 2004, recognise best practice in Local Government. Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive

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Chambers Ireland has today (06/11/14) welcomed the measures introduced by Minister Varadkar in the Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill to help stabilise the rising price of private health insurance. Speaking this morning, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland said “For too long businesses have suffered the negative consequences of strategies to plug funding gaps in the

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Chambers Ireland has today (31/10/14) welcomed the launch of the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) and highlighted the positive impact it will have on the domestic economy.  Speaking this morning, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland said “The SBCI will be a welcome addition to the funding landscape for Irish SMEs, particularly those businesses

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Chambers Ireland has today (26/10/2014) welcomed the results of the latest Comprehensive Assessment stress tests. Speaking this morning, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland, said “It is very positive news that the two pillar banks have successfully passed the latest ECB stress tests. As the economy is now showing strong growth, demand for finance will

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More Direct Action Required To Support SME And Jobs Growth Chambers Ireland has today (14/10/2014) welcomed the Government’s decision to commence income tax reductions but an opportunity to do more to help SMEs create jobs has been missed. Speaking this afternoon, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland said “The Government’s commitment to reducing personal taxes

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Chambers Ireland has today (09/10/14) renewed its call for the 9% VAT rate for the hospitality and tourism sectors to be retained in Budget 2015.  Speaking this afternoon, Mark O’Mahoney, Director of Policy and Communications, Chambers Ireland said “SIPTU’s call for the elimination of the 9% VAT rate is simply bizarre. The hospitality and tourism

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Chambers Ireland has today (09/10/2014) called on Minister Noonan to take note of recommendations made by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation regarding changes to the taxation system that will support entrepreneurship and job creation. Speaking this morning, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland said “We have consistently called for further support for entrepreneurs

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