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
Chambers Ireland has said that today’s (26/06/13) Red C Report on the demand for credit by SMEs shows generally positive trends with a slight increase in the number of SMEs seeking credit. Speaking this morning, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “The number of SMEs seeking credit and the number of loan applications approved
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has today (25/06/13) published a survey showing that despite a fall in growth in world trade in 2012 the market for trade finance shows signs of steady increase. The global survey entitled Rethinking Trade and Finance – An ICC Private Sector Development Perspective involved representatives of 260 banks in
Chambers Ireland has today (20/06/13) called for the timely introduction of ‘A National Entrepreneurship Policy Statement for Ireland’. The call comes in a submission made to the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. Speaking this morning Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive said, “With only modest falls in the unemployment rate and worrying trends in
Chambers Ireland has today (17/06/13) called on the Government to ensure local firms are not excluded from public tendering processes. The call comes in a submission made to the review of Local Government Sectoral Strategy to Promote Employment and Support Local Enterprise by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. Speaking this morning