Chambers Ireland has today (14/07/14) said that Budget 2015 provides an opportunity to ensure that economic growth and job creation is balanced across the economy and the country. Speaking this morning, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said “While some regions and sectors of the economy have seen a nascent recovery, there are many
Chambers Ireland has today (30/06/14) joined our colleagues in Eurochambres in calling on the new President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, to focus on the EU’s economic recovery and growth. Eurochambres President, Richard Weber, commented “The Commission’s initiatives can prove the difference between success or failure for the millions of businesses that are so
Chambers Ireland has today (24/06/14) called on Government to introduce measures to support business growth and job creation in town centres and villages. The call comes following a presentation to the Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. Government can support the revival of town centres in a number of areas including: • Reduce the
Chambers Ireland and Cork Chamber have today (10/06/14) called on Local Authorities to ensure that any reduction in the Local Property Tax (LPT) is not subsidised by a corresponding increase in commercial rates. The call comes following Cork County Councillors’ vote to cut their LPT by 15%. Speaking this afternoon, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian
Chambers Ireland has today (03/06/14) noted the publication of the latest Red C SME Credit Demand Survey. Speaking this morning, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said “We continue to see muted demand as businesses continue to consolidate. Improvements in the turnaround of responses suggest improved quality of applications by SMEs as well as better
Chambers Ireland has today (29/05/14) called on all contracting Authorities to follow the letter and spirit of Circular 10/14, which seeks to increase SME involvement in public procurement. The call comes following the revelation that some Local Authorities continue to award tenders based on lowest price. Speaking this morning, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot
Up To 40,000 People Negatively Impacted Chambers Ireland has today (19/05/14) called on IMPACT Cabin Crew in Aer Lingus to suspend their proposed strike action on Friday 30th May. Speaking this morning, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said “Whether this strike goes ahead or not, significant damage has already been done. While the trigger
Following Friday’s elections, people around Ireland will be waking up to a new set of local Councillors. For some, following the abolition of Town and Borough Councils, they’ll find themselves in a whole new jurisdiction. As in most democracies, our Councillors are directly elected by the people. In return, they ought to represent the interests
Chambers Ireland has today (22/05/14) welcomed the announcement that a Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland will be established but called on Minister Noonan to make sure it is in place and operational as soon as possible. Speaking this morning, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said “This is very welcome news and is a further
Chambers Ireland has today (19/05/14) called on all candidates in this week’s Local Elections to promote public procurement policies which support businesses in their local area. Speaking this morning, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said “Public procurement is a vital source of income for many Irish SMEs. However, we are increasingly hearing of contracts
Chambers Ireland is pleased to partner with Asia Business Week Dublin (ABWD) 4-6 June 2014, a joint initiative of Dublin City Council and Asia Matters, with Dublin Institute of Technology as Academic Partner. This is a unique opportunity for Irish companies to learn how to maximise current business opportunities in Asia and network with senior
Chambers Ireland has today (14/05/14) welcomed the launch of the Government’s new construction strategy, which aims to create 60,000 new jobs by 2020. Speaking this evening, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said “In this strategy the Government has recognised the relationship between strategic growth in the construction sector and a broader, sustainable economic recovery.