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
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