Eurochambers call for immediate measures to help businesses absorb spiralling energy prices Leaders of Eurochambres, the European Association of Chambers of Commerce & Industry meeting in Prague today called for immediate measures to help businesses deal with spiralling electricity and gas prices. Specific suggestions from the chambers include targeted financial compensation for businesses, balanced energy
Chambers Ireland says ‘blame game’ is not a useful response to the energy crisis. Following the publication of the Chambers Ireland Submission to the CRU regarding Network Tariff proposals, Chambers Ireland Head of Policy, Shane Conneely said: “The current ‘blame game’ is not useful – it is wider society, and the business community in particular,
Local Government Awards Shortlist announced Chambers Ireland today (2 September) revealed the shortlist for the Excellence in Local Government Awards 2022. In its 19th year, the Awards feature a total of 23 Local Authorities shortlisted over 15 categories, including a new addition, ‘Climate Change’, which showcases Local Authorities’ efforts to take action in this important
Outstanding Achievement in Sustainable Business Impact Award Shortlist Announced Chambers Ireland today (1 September) officially announced the shortlist for the Outstanding Achievement in Sustainable Business Impact Award. The companies shortlisted for the award are as follows: Aldi An Post Intel Jiminy Eco Toys Announcing the four companies shortlisted, Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive said,
Chambers Ireland warns a flexible Budget 2023 is needed in response to inflation crisis. Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, today (27th August 2022) warns that Budget 2023 must be flexible if Government is to respond quickly, and where needed, to the impact of the escalating energy and inflation crisis. All parties should
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