Chambers Ireland welcomes today’s announcement of the renewed St. Patrick’s Day ministerial missions. Speaking earlier today (8 February 2022) Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “In these uncertain times, it is vital that Ireland returns to being an outward-looking nation. We must actively seek to build upon the work of previous Governments in promoting
Speaking after the launch of the Housing for All Q4 Progress Report today, 26 January 2022, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, Ian Talbot, welcomed the announcement of further resourcing of planning authorities across the country, and said, ‘The expansion of resources for An Bord Pleanála will be key to delivering the ambitious housing targets in “Housing
Chambers Ireland welcomes easing of restrictions Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, has this evening (21 January 2022) welcomed the announcement by Government to ease the public health restrictions which will provide businesses across Ireland an opportunity to reach their full potential. Following the announcement by An Taoiseach, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, has said that carbon budgets must become a fundamental component of decision-making within public bodies if Ireland is to achieve its climate targets. Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland, was speaking to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action today. State decisions play a
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, welcomes today’s announcement of additional funding for the improvement of town centres by Minister Heather Humphreys. Projects such as these have a crucial part to play in making our urban spaces livable again. The regional towns that are the focus of the “Rural Regeneration Development Fund” (RRDF)
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, argues the Exchequer Return figures emphasise the strong economic position we are in, despite two years of the pandemic. Strong tax returns, particularly in income tax, demonstrate that Government policy to support businesses and jobs has been correct This suggests that we will be in an ideal
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, has this morning (24 December 2021) called on businesses to support vaccinations, both of their staff and in the developing world. Speaking today, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot, said: “Yesterday’s increase in Covid positivity numbers, and the positivity rate is unwelcome but not unexpected. This will
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, has today (21 December 2021) welcomed the announcement from Ministers Donohoe and McGrath on the restoration of Covid supports for qualifying businesses. Speaking today, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot, said: “Today’s announcement is important for many of our members across the country who are finding their
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, has today (9 December 2021) welcomed the announcement from Ministers Donohoe and McGrath on the extension of enhanced supports for businesses who qualify for the EWSS and the CRSS but urges Government to provide greater clarity for businesses. Speaking today, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot, said:
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, has today welcomed the announcement of a new scheme to regularise long-term undocumented migrants in Ireland but urges the creation of a formal process to fully regularise all undocumented persons from now on. Speaking today, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot, said: “After a long period of
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, is concerned about the challenges businesses are experiencing due to coronavirus uncertainties. In light of the reintroduction of restrictions, it is clear that we are not in the recovery scenario that underpinned Government decision-making regarding Covid-19, and Budget 2022. However, above-profile Exchequer returns demonstrate how fortunate we
Ahead of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Friday, Employers for Change and Chambers Ireland are calling on Government to rapidly remove barriers to the workplace and create wider business opportunities for persons living with a disability in Ireland. Particularly in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, the organisations say that a focused