Chambers Ireland has today (22/11/12) welcomed the announcement of the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning at Third Level. Speaking this afternoon, Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive said “Education is critical to our economic recovery and future growth. While unemployment remains high, there are a number of positions in this country
Evidence from Private Hospitals Shows the Benefits of Competition Chambers Ireland has today (14/11/12) called for wide-ranging reforms to Ireland’s private health insurance market. This is particularly relevant given that discussion is scheduled to take place today in the Dáil on the Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill. Speaking this morning on the release the White Paper,
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council was named the top County Council tonight (08/11/12) at the 9th Annual Excellence in Local Government Awards. Navan Town Council was named Town/Borough Council at the event held in association with the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government. Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive said, “In a time of change
Now is Not the Time to Tax Employment Further Chambers Ireland has today (01/11/12) said that the latest CSO figures indicating that the standardised rate of unemployment remained unchanged at 14.8% in October 2012 when compared with September 2012 indicates further stabilisation in the economy. Speaking this morning, Seán Murphy, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive
Chambers Ireland has today (24/10/12) welcomed Minister Joan Burton’s call for an open debate on the issue of sick leave following last night’s Dáil debate on this matter, but questioned how successful it will be considering the Minister appears not to be listening to the views of the business community on this issue. Speaking this
Chambers Ireland has today (17/10/12) welcomed the announcement that the Credit Guarantee Scheme will go live on Wednesday 24th October. Speaking this morning, Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, said “this scheme is something that the Chamber Network has been calling for since 2009 and we have consistently pushed for its implementation since its announcement
Survey Results Indicate Overwhelmingly Negative Impact on Jobs Chambers Ireland has today (22/10/12) called on the Government not to increase the cost of employment in Budget 2013. Speaking this morning, Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive said, “With a high unemployment rate and the Government’s continued reiteration that employment is their number one priority, it
Chambers Ireland has welcomed today’s (12/10/12) CSO figures which indicate a 27% increase in the seasonally adjusted trade surplus in August 2012 when compared with July 2012. Particularly positive is the increase in both exports and imports, month on month and year on year. Speaking earlier today, Seán Murphy, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive said
Chambers Ireland has today (16/10/12) welcomed the Action Programme for Effective Local Government which will create a more self-reliant and efficient Local Government system. Speaking this afternoon, Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, said “the reduction in the number of Local Authorities from 114 to 31 is to be welcomed as a step towards increased
Chambers Ireland has today (10/10/12) called on the Government to maximise potential savings from the Croke Park Agreement and make sure that all possibilities are on the table for discussion. The call comes in advance of the latest meeting of the Croke Park Implementation Group. Speaking this morning, Seán Murphy, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive
Chambers Ireland has today (08/10/12) called on the Government to deliver on Local Government reform. Speaking this earlier today, Seán Murphy, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive, said: “The Programme for Government made the reform of Local Government a major priority. We are calling on the Government to fully implement reforms in areas such as water
Following our bailout and the commitments made by the current Government, there is an awareness that, for the foreseeable future, budget time will be stressful for everyone in Ireland. In addition, let’s not overestimate the role of the Troika in decision making — this and future budgets are ours to be accountable and responsible for.