Chambers Ireland has today (20/11/13) welcomed the focus of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform on proposed changes to amend the filing deadline for self employed businesses and individuals. Speaking this morning, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said “This proposal is completely unworkable and we call on Chairman Ciarán Lynch
Chambers Ireland has today (20/11/13) expressed disappointment that the Department of Finance continues to see the bringing forward of the pay and file date as a practical proposal. Speaking this afternoon, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said “Delaying the implementation of a new deadline by a year does nothing to solve the very real
Dublin City Council was last night (13/11/13) named City Council of the year at the 10th Annual Excellence in Local Government Awards. Ennis Town Council was named Town Council of the year at the event held in association with the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government. Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive said, “While
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Ireland has today (13/11/13) said that confidence in the Eurozone is growing markedly. While high unemployment and budget deficits remain challenging, the overall economic mood is becoming more positive. Speaking this morning, Ian Talbot, ICC Ireland Secretary General said, “This is a good set of survey results from an
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