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
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