Since the economic crash in 2007, Irish Governments have had the unenviable task of applying serious cuts at every budget. Like a surgeon dealing with a rapidly spreading disease, successive Ministers of Finance have had little option but to wield the knife and remove problems that had been allowed to develop. A bubble culture developed
Budget 2014 must build on recent positive signs in the economy and further the momentum that will lead to increased growth and job creation. Above all else the Government must do no harm by increasing taxes on, or the cost of, employment. Speaking this afternoon (13/10/2013), Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive said, “We are
Chambers Ireland has today (08/10/13) welcomed the announcement of the new national post code system. Speaking this afternoon, Seán Murphy, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive, said “We are delighted that Ireland will at long last have a future proofed post code system, which the Chamber Network has called for over a number of years. This
Chambers Ireland has today (02/10/13) called for the Government to maintain the 9% VAT rate for the hospitality sector as a matter of urgency. The call came at a meeting of the Chambers Ireland Chief Executive’s Forum. Speaking this afternoon, Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, said “The 9% VAT rate is currently going a
Chambers Ireland has negotiated a deal with Star Alliance that will allow Chamber members avail of a corporate incentive programme tailored for SMEs.If you enrol your company between September 1st and October 31st 2013 and you will earn double Welcome Bonus PlusPoints. When you join Star Alliance Company Plus your company will earn PlusPoints every
Chambers Ireland has today (26/09/2013) welcomed the release of the 12th Quarterly Report from the Credit Review Office (CRO). In particular, we note the increased awareness of the scheme among SMEs and their effective use of the process. Speaking this morning, Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, said “Given the tentative signs of recovery in the
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