Faced with tough decisions on Climate Emissions, the Government blinked Speaking after news of the CO2 emissions deal between Government parties broke today (28 July 2022), Chambers Ireland Head of Policy, Shane Conneely said “This is only the first of many difficult conversations on climate that we face, and the Government blinked. “We welcome some
There are three principal areas which Chambers Ireland has identified the government to focus on: Housing Skills & Talent Energy Speaking at the launch of their Submission for Budget 2023, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, Ian Talbot, said “For our members there are three interlocking struggles which businesses in Ireland are facing: Housing, talent, and energy
Press Release 7th July 2022 Sustainability & Community Engagement at the heart of Sustainable Business Impact Awards: Shortlist Announced Chambers Ireland has today (7 July 2022) published the shortlist for the 2022 Sustainable Business Impact Awards. In total, 75 projects have been shortlisted across fourteen award categories. The winners will be announced
On the announcement that Martin Shanahan is leaving his role as CEO of the IDA, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, Ian Talbot said “I want to thank Martin for his years of service in the IDA and for the great work he has done profiling Ireland on the international stage. “Martin has been an excellent
Chambers Ireland welcomes the SES, but expresses some concerns Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, largely welcomes the government’s plan for Budget 2023 as outlined in today’s (4 July 2022) Summer Economic Statement, but expresses some concerns about the focus. Speaking after the launch of the statement, Chambers Ireland Chief
New funding agreement to improve quality and affordability of childcare Speaking after the announcement, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland, strongly welcomed the new funding agreement for the early learning and childcare sector in Ireland by saying: “It is important that we support early learning and childcare providers with clear and sufficient funding and
New funding to help the move away from fossil fuels is an opportunity for every business Speaking after today’s announcement, Chambers Ireland’s Chief Executive, Ian Talbot, strongly welcomed today’s announcement and urged businesses to take advantage of the ‘Climate Planning Fund’ which the government have launched today, saying: “Conducting an energy audit is the
The British Government is irresponsible and reckless. Speaking today (13 June 2022) following the publication of the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, Ian Talbot, said: “This move by the British Government is irresponsible and reckless. Ordinary people across the island simply want to be able to move on with their lives without
Galway Chamber wins Chamber of the Year Award Galway Chamber of Commerce has been named as Chamber of the Year at the 2022 Chamber Awards. The awards, hosted by Chambers Ireland and sponsored by Zurich, recognise the outstanding work of chambers of commerce throughout the country in supporting local, regional and national business. Galway
Speaking this morning, 5 May 2022, at the announcement of the Chambers Ireland “Chamber of the Year Award” shortlist, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, Ian Talbot, said: “Each year, Chambers Ireland awards our member chambers who have delivered best-practice projects that have supported their members and their communities in a variety of ways. “While the local
Trading improves our domestic economy, even for firms that do not export. Speaking today after the launch of the Government’s Trade and Investment Strategy 2022-2026, Chambers Ireland’s Chief Executive Ian Talbot said: “Ireland is a small, advanced, and open economy that is well positioned to secure a huge volume of trade as we adapt to
Chambers Ireland welcomes the “Housing for All” update, but is concerned about the financial viability of projects in the pipeline. Following the Housing for All update this morning (7 April 2022) Chambers Ireland’s Chief Executive, Ian Talbot said: “We are glad that the issue of housing is receiving the highest priority in government and look