Chambers Ireland has today (06/02/14) welcomed the announcement that Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) are to be up and running from April but stressed that they must work to fill current gaps in service delivery in order to provide enhanced support for business. Speaking this afternoon, Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, said “The Taoiseach has
Chambers Ireland has today (05/02/14) said that while the numbers on the Live Register continue to drop, they need to fall at a quicker pace. Speaking this morning, Seán Murphy, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive, said “The number of people on the Live Register continues to drop every month and now stands at the
Chambers Ireland has today (04/02/14) said that aid must be urgently given to areas affected by flooding and a plan put in place to avoid the same problems in the future. Speaking this morning, Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, said “It is vital that aid reaches businesses and local communities affected by these floods
Chambers Ireland has today (29/01/14) welcomed the announcement by Minister Rabbitte that he is to establish an expert panel to oversee the preparation of reports on underground route options for Grid Link and Grid West projects. Speaking this morning, Seán Murphy, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive, said “These projects are of vital importance for Ireland
Chambers Ireland has today (13/12/13) said Ireland’s exit from the bailout programme is to be welcomed, but it is far from the end of the process that will restore our economy to sustainable growth. Speaking this morning, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, Ian Talbot, said “while the Government is to be commended for exiting the bailout
Chambers Ireland has today (10/12/13) called on Irish businesses to embrace the EU Commission’s Horizon 2020 programme, a new €79 billion programme for research and innovation to create new growth and jobs in Europe. Speaking this morning, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, Ian Talbot, said “Research and innovation has an important role to play as we
The International Chamber of Commerce Ireland has today (08/12/13) welcomed the historic agreement at the 9th World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference in Bali as a result that will not only restore confidence in the multilateral trading system but also generate a much needed stimulus of $US1 trillion and 21 million jobs to the world
The International Chamber of Commerce Ireland has today (04/12/13) announced the introduction of new ICC Rules of Mediation. Coming into force on 1 January 2014, the new ICC Rules will replace the ICC ADR Rules that have been used for amicable dispute resolution worldwide since 2001. The new Rules have been adapted to help parties
Chambers Ireland has today (03/12/13) welcomed the Red C Credit Demand Survey which points towards further stabilisation in the economy. Speaking this afternoon, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said “This report is one of a number of recent indicators of positive momentum in the economy. Demand for finance has dropped while the overall approval
Chambers Ireland has today (03/12/13) called on Government to ensure that the cost of doing business does not rise as a result of the Local Government Bill 2013. The call comes in advance of a meeting of the select Sub-committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government. Speaking this morning, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive,
Chambers Ireland has today (26/11/13) welcomed the news that the standardised rate of unemployment has fallen to 12.8% in the last quarter according to the Quarterly National Household Survey. Speaking this morning, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive, Seán Murphy, said “A decrease in unemployment for the fifth successive quarter is something to be welcomed. While
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