Chambers Ireland has today (08/10/13) welcomed the announcement of the new national post code system. Speaking this afternoon, Seán Murphy, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive, said “We are delighted that Ireland will at long last have a future proofed post code system, which the Chamber Network has called for over a number of years. This
Chambers Ireland has today (02/10/13) called for the Government to maintain the 9% VAT rate for the hospitality sector as a matter of urgency. The call came at a meeting of the Chambers Ireland Chief Executive’s Forum. Speaking this afternoon, Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, said “The 9% VAT rate is currently going a
Chambers Ireland has negotiated a deal with Star Alliance that will allow Chamber members avail of a corporate incentive programme tailored for SMEs.If you enrol your company between September 1st and October 31st 2013 and you will earn double Welcome Bonus PlusPoints. When you join Star Alliance Company Plus your company will earn PlusPoints every
Chambers Ireland has today (26/09/2013) welcomed the release of the 12th Quarterly Report from the Credit Review Office (CRO). In particular, we note the increased awareness of the scheme among SMEs and their effective use of the process. Speaking this morning, Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, said “Given the tentative signs of recovery in the
Chambers Ireland has today (26/09/2013) welcomed the launch of eDay, the day from which Government Departments, Local Authorities and State Agencies will no longer use cheques in their dealings with businesses. Speaking this afternoon, Seán Murphy, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive, said “This is a positive move, which Chambers Ireland has called for in recent pre-budget
KPMG has won the Outstanding Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award at the 2013 Chambers Ireland CSR Awards, held in Dublin last night (12/09/13). The judging panel selected KPMG for the sustained excellence of their CSR programmes. The tenth annual Awards were partnered by Business in the Community Ireland, run in association with the
Week of Nationwide Business Events Starts Next Monday Chamber Week starts next Monday the 16th of September with Chambers across the country running events showcasing the benefit of joining a network of businesses with over 650,000 employees, who receive over €23 billion in salaries annually. Running until Friday 20th September, events include seminars, site visits
Chambers Ireland has today (06/09/13) welcomed the publication of the Grid Link Stage 1 Report which identifies a number of feasible 1 kilometre wide route corridors which can accommodate the new transmission line. Speaking this afternoon, Seán Murphy, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive, said “EirGrid’s Grid Link project to reinforce the grid in the south
Chambers Ireland has noted the publication of the report of the Advisory Group on Tax and Social Welfare (06/09/13) but stated that there is no justification for a compulsory hike in PRSI for the self employed. Speaking this afternoon, Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, said “While many of the suggestions in the report
Chambers Ireland has today (04/09/13) called on the Government to maintain a stable job environment by not increasing any employment costs in the budget. Speaking this morning, Seán Murphy, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive, said “One of Budget 2014’s core priorities must be maintaining and increasing employment. We cannot afford to do anything to damage
Chambers Ireland has welcomed today’s (29/08/13) CSO figures which show a 6.1% rise in the volume of retail sales between June and July and urged the Government to build on this momentum by supporting retailers and SMEs in the budget. Speaking this morning, Seán Murphy, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive said, “While we would expect
Chambers Ireland has today (28/08/13) called on the Government to make a number of changes to the existing SME Credit Guarantee Scheme to make it more effective. The call comes following a meeting with consultants appointed to review the scheme, at which Chambers Ireland made a number of recommendations. Speaking this morning, Seán Murphy, Chambers