Chambers Ireland has today (27/02/13) welcomed the decision of the European Commission to reject Ryanair’s proposal to increase its stake in Aer Lingus. Speaking this afternoon, Seán Murphy, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive and Chambers Ireland Air Transport Users Council Spokesperson, said “Chambers Ireland has campaigned extensively for this outcome which is the best result
Chambers Ireland has said that the progress made in today’s (25/02/13) Croke Park talks signal positive steps forward towards much needed reform. Speaking this afternoon, Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, said “While the progress made today is welcome, the focus must now be on efficient delivery to ensure that the target of €1 billion
Chambers Ireland has today (22/02/13) welcomed the publication of the Action Plan for Jobs 2013 and encouraged the Government to ensure that major reforms are implemented in a timely manner. Speaking this morning, Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive said “This latest Action Plan for Jobs outlines a number of key reforms which will do
Opportunities for Ireland As Global Sentiment Improves ICC Ireland has today (13/02/13) said that the outlook for the global economic climate is positive according to the latest World Economic Survey, published today by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the Munich-based Institute for Economic Research (Ifo). Speaking this morning, Ian Talbot, ICC Ireland Chairman
Business Process Outsourcing Can Support Ireland’s Recovery Chambers Ireland has today (13/02/13) called on the Government to implement business process outsourcing, particularly in areas such as passport processing. The call comes following a presentation made by Chambers Ireland to the Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade outlining how the Department of Foreign Affairs and
Chambers Ireland has today (27/02/13) said that the latest CSO Live Register figures, which show a standardised unemployment rate of 14.1% in February 2013, unchanged for the past three months, highlight that unemployment has staibilised. Speaking this afternoon, Seán Murphy, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive, said “While there have been small changes in the number
ATUC Reject Merger Proposal Chambers Ireland has today (12/02/13) called on the European Commission to reject Ryanair’s proposal to increase its stake in Aer Lingus. The call comes following a Chambers Ireland submission to the European Commission on the proposal. Speaking this morning, Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, said “As an island economy reliant
Chambers Ireland has today (07/02/13) welcomed the Government’s deal with the ECB to eliminate promissory notes in exchange for long-term bonds. Speaking this evening, Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, said “The news that the country has eased its bank debt repayment burden significantly is welcome. This very positive economic development will assist greatly in
Chambers Ireland has today (01/02/13) said that the Action Plan for Jobs 2013 needs to set more challenging targets for job creation if we are to tackle unemployment seriously in this country. Speaking this morning, Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive said “While most of the measures set out as part of the Action Plan
Chambers Ireland has today (30/01/13) said that the latest CSO Live Register figures, which show a standardised unemployment rate of 14.6% in January 2012, unchanged for the past three months, highlight that not enough is being done to stimulate domestic demand and support job creation. Speaking this morning, Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, said
Chambers Ireland has today (28/01/13) called on Government to introduce proactive measures to stimulate and support domestic demand, including confirming a revised date for Budget day that is well in advance of the Christmas period, given Retail Sales Index figures that show a monthly volume index decrease of 0.1%. Speaking this morning, Seán Murphy, Chambers
When the Croke Park agreement was reached in 2010, its continuance was always on the proviso that things wouldn’t get any worse. So, three years on, where do we stand? At home, unemployment has increased by 8.2% since the agreement was signed and would be even higher if it wasn’t for the emigration levels we