Chambers Ireland has today (14/06/13) welcomed the 11th report of the Credit Review Office (CRO) showing that since 2010, upheld appeals have resulted in €16.8 million credit being made available to SMEs and farms, protecting 1,297 jobs. Speaking this morning Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive said, “244 cases have now been completed by the
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has today (11/06/13) issued the latest Open Markets Index which ranks countries by their openness to trade. Ireland are ranked 8th out of 75 countries assessed worldwide, coming 5th in Europe behind Luxembourg, Belgium, Malta and the Netherlands. Ian Talbot, Secretary General of ICC Ireland said, “As a small
Chambers Ireland have today (06/06/13) said that CSO figures showing that the standardised rate of unemployment remains steady at 13.7% are a further indication of stabilisation in the economy. Speaking this morning, Seán Murphy, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive said “The fact that the standardised rate of unemployment began to slowly fall towards the end
Town Council Area Commercial Rates Must Not Be Raised Chambers Ireland have today (21/05/13) called on Government to guarantee that commercial rates in town centres do not increase as a consequence of the abolition of those Town Councils whose rates are lower than their surrounding Counties. Speaking in advance of a meeting with the Department of
Chambers Ireland has today (20/05/13) welcomed the launch of Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) as a replacement for County Enterprise Boards and Business Support Units of Local Authorities. Speaking this afternoon, Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive said “We welcome the introduction of Local Enterprise Offices and the increased efficiencies and cost savings associated with their
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Ireland has today (15/05/13) said that the outlook for the global economic climate remains positive according to the latest World Economic Survey, published today by the ICC and the Munich-based Institute for Economic Research (Ifo). Speaking this morning, Ian Talbot, ICC Ireland Chairman said, “While global sentiment has improved
In the context of Live Register figures that show an unchanged standardised unemployment rate of 14%, Chambers Ireland has today (01/05/13) called for an increased focus from Government on the domestic economy. Speaking this morning, Seán Murphy, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive said, “While it is welcome that that there has been no increase in
The rejection of the renegotiated Public Service Agreement (Croke Park 2) has reignited a familiar debate within Irish political discourse. Once again we all have to ask how to get the country’s finances back onto a sustainable footing.Some talk of more taxes being needed to close the gap. Others maintain that tax increases, coupled with
As the fallout from the Unions’ rejection of the Croke Park 2 deal rumbles on, it is important to take stock of the situation and assess where we are as a country and an economy.Ireland continues to borrow €1.25 billion every month, an amount that is unsustainable at any phase of the economic cycle.Unemployment has
Chambers Ireland has today (26/04/13) welcomed the Government’s ongoing efforts to support job creation in all sectors of the economy. However, these efforts could be complemented by further initiatives to support the struggling SME sector. Speaking this morning, Seán Murphy, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive said, “The latest report on the Action Plan for Jobs
In the context of SIPTU’s announcement today (23/04/13), Chambers Ireland has restated its position that the unions must be more realistic about the financial realities that Ireland currently faces following the rejection of Croke Park II. Speaking this morning, Seán Murphy, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive said, “The simple fact is that we are arguing
Chambers Ireland has today (17/04/13) emphasised the need for the Government to focus on cost containment. Speaking this afternoon, Sean Murphy, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive said, “Although attempts to generate significant savings through the extension of the Public Service Agreement have suffered a setback, we urge the Government to focus on cost containment and