Chambers Ireland has today (04/11/13) criticised the Government for failing to recognise the damage its approach to private health insurance is doing to consumers, providers and businesses. Specifically, given the recent changes announced in Budget 2014 regarding the Health Insurance Tax Relief Cap, an increase in the Health Insurance Levy would further damage what is
Alcohol Strategy Must be Coordinated In a joint statement, Chambers Ireland and the British Irish Chamber of Commerce have today (24/10/13) said that the new alcohol strategy for the Republic of Ireland which will introduce a minimum price for alcohol must be a coordinated measure with Northern Ireland to ensure a level playing field on
Chambers Ireland has today (21/10/13) announced the shortlist for The Gathering Ireland 2013 Gathering of the Year category in this year’s Excellence in Local Government Awards. The special category contains two awards, one for Gatherings with less than 100 overseas visitors and one for Gatherings with more than 100 overseas visitors. Speaking following the announcement,
Chambers Ireland has today (17/10/13) welcomed the publication of the Local Government Bill. However, they have warned that there must be no resulting increase in costs to business.Speaking this afternoon, Seán Murphy Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive, said “We have consistently supported the reform of Local Government and recognise the considerable savings produced by this
Feedback from Chambers Ireland’s network of Chambers across the country indicates that Budget 2014 is positive news for business. This is reflected in the views of Chamber Chief Executives who garnered business sentiment at their local business breakfasts this morning. Speaking this morning, Paul Keyes, Chief Executive of Sligo Chamber, said “A big talking point
Increase in Pension Levy Counter Productive Chambers Ireland has today (15/10/13) welcomed the majority of pro-business measures announced as part of Budget 2014. Speaking this afternoon, Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, said “This budget has been one of the most positive for business in recent years and we are glad that the Government has
Since the economic crash in 2007, Irish Governments have had the unenviable task of applying serious cuts at every budget. Like a surgeon dealing with a rapidly spreading disease, successive Ministers of Finance have had little option but to wield the knife and remove problems that had been allowed to develop. A bubble culture developed
Budget 2014 must build on recent positive signs in the economy and further the momentum that will lead to increased growth and job creation. Above all else the Government must do no harm by increasing taxes on, or the cost of, employment. Speaking this afternoon (13/10/2013), Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive said, “We are
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