Improvements to EIIS and SCS Will Support This Chambers Ireland has today (22/08/13) called on the Government to use Budget 2014 to support new and existing small businesses. Rather than just looking to introduce new measures, the Government needs to take a look at initiatives already in place and examine how they can be of
Chambers Ireland has today (15/08/2014) announced the shortlist for the 2014 Excellence in Local Government Awards. The Awards are held in association with the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government and sponsored by AECOM, EirGrid, The European Recycling Platform, Fáilte Ireland and Tipperary Crystal. Announcing the shortlist, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Ireland has today (14/08/13) said that despite a decline in the outlook for the global economic climate, the Eurozone and North America are set to improve. These figures are derived from the latest World Economic Survey, published today by the ICC and the Munich-based Institute for Economic Research (Ifo).
Chambers Ireland has today (31/07/13) called on Government to implement improved measures to support the struggling retail sector in Budget 2014. The call comes following the latest CSO figures which show a 1.6% decrease in the volume of retail sales in June 2013 when compared with May 2013. Speaking this morning, Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland
Key Role to Play in Supporting Job Creation Chambers Ireland and its Air Transport Users Council have today (19/07/13) said that Ireland’s aviation policy must focus on maintaining competition and increasing connectivity to support economic growth and job creation. The call was made in a submission to the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport’s consultation
The British Irish Chamber of Commerce and Chambers Ireland have today (18/07/13) welcomed the findings of a joint study, commissioned by the Irish and British Governments, on the value of the economic relationship between the two islands. Speaking this afternoon in a joint statement British Irish Chamber of Commerce CEO, Steve Aiken, said “This report
Chambers Ireland has today (17/07/13) launched a new guide to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for SMEs, The Sustainability Factor. Speaking this morning Dónall Curtin, Chambers Ireland President said, “CSR embraces responsibility for a company’s actions and encourages awareness of a company’s impact on the environment and local community. While it is often seen as the
Strong Focus on SMEs Required Chambers Ireland has today (15/07/13) said that the core focus of Budget 2014 must be to set the right conditions to improve demand and encourage consumer spending through a strong focus on supporting SMEs. Speaking this morning Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive said, “This budget is an opportunity for
Chambers Ireland has today (11/07/13) called on Government to implement a range of measures to support job creation and retention in the retail sector. The call comes following a presentation to the Interdepartmental Group on Retail in the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. Speaking this morning, Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, said “With
Chambers Ireland has today (10/07/13) announced the shortlist for the 2013 Corporate Social Responsibility Awards. Celebrating their tenth year, the Awards continue to go from strength to strength with a record number of applications received this year. The Awards are partnered with Business in the Community Ireland, sponsored by BAM Contractors and run in association
Chambers Ireland has today (03/07/13) said that the positive Croke Park report was a necessary requirement in getting the economy back on a sustainable footing and the Government must continue to secure the reforms needed to reduce costs and enhance flexibility. Speaking this afternoon, Seán Murphy, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive, said “This is a
Chambers Ireland has today (03/07/13) welcomed the news that Aer Lingus is to reopen its direct route to San Francisco from Dublin, along with a new route to Toronto. Speaking this afternoon, Eugene Finnegan, Chair of Chambers Ireland’s Air Transport User’s Council, said “the reopening of the direct route to San Francisco is excellent news