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
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