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
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland today (1st April) opens applications for this year’s Local Government Awards. The Awards are held annually in conjunction with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and today’s launch invites Local Authorities to submit projects for consideration across a broad range of categories. In 2021, Cork
Speaking earlier today Chambers Ireland’s Chief Executive, Ian Talbot, said “Strengthening the capacity of the courts system is vital to improving our national competitiveness. “The most recent World Bank “Ease of Doing Business” study found the long delays in enforcing contracts are damaging Irish business. With it taking 650 days to resolve disputes the inordinate
Speaking earlier today, Chambers Ireland’s Chief Executive, Ian Talbot, said “With over 90% of debt already repaid, the operation of the Debt Warehousing Scheme has been a great success. “This scheme provided liquidity to firms that were struggling through the darkest days of the pandemic. The early repayment of these debts demonstrates the wisdom of
Speaking at the European Parliament Committee on International Trade (INTA) public hearing on the “Trade-related aspects of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland”, Chambers Ireland’s Chief Executive, Ian Talbot, said: “I’d like to open by acknowledging the terrible tragedy unfolding in Ukraine and the support of Irish business and the public in general to the humanitarian
Chambers Ireland launch Annual Sustainable Business Impact Awards 21st March 2022 Sustainable Business Impact Awards recognises the important role business plays in communities around the country as we move from a period of awareness to action on sustainability Chambers Ireland today (21st March) opened the application process for the Sustainable Business
Chambers Ireland meeting with the Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland With over 6,000 Ukrainian refugees already in Ireland the State needs to make enormous efforts to ensure that they can be speedily integrated into local communities and the workforce. Many refugees with poorer English will need help in finding opportunities where they will be able to
Eurochambres/Chambers Ireland statement on the Ukraine crisis Following last night’s European Council summit on the Ukraine crisis, the President of Eurochambres, Luc Frieden, convened an extraordinary meeting of the Eurochambres Board of Directors this morning (25 February 2022), which was attended by Ian Talbot, CEO of Chambers Ireland. Eurochambres, joined by Chambers Ireland, condemns