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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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:

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