Chambers Ireland has today (03/12/12) welcomed the announcement that full independence is to be granted to Shannon Airport. Speaking this afternoon, Seán Murphy, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive, said “While this is a welcome move, the big challenge for Shannon and its new management is to get its cost base at an appropriate level that
Chambers Ireland has today (28/11/12) issued a cautious welcome to the Red C SME Credit Demand Survey. Speaking this morning, Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive said, “As an organisation that has consistently called for improved lending to SMEs, we are pleased to see an increase in the numbers of approved or partially approved loans
Chambers Ireland has today (28/11/12) called on the Government to ensure that the ongoing improvement in Retail Sales is given further positive momentum in Budget 2013. Speaking this afternoon, Seán Murphy, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive said, “While the volume of retail sales increased by 1.7% in October 2012 when compared with September 2012 with
Chambers Ireland has today (26/11/12) welcomed the announcement by AIB of a new initiative to speed up SME loan decisions up to €25,000 for its customers. Speaking this afternoon, Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, said “This new process can act as a spur to small business lending. It is essential that small business owners
Chambers Ireland has today (20/11/12) reiterated its call for the Government not to increase the cost of employment by transferring the cost of sick pay onto employers or raising PRSI in Budget 2013. Speaking this morning, Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive said, “Transferring the cost of sick pay onto employers will do nothing more
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