Limerick City and County Council has been named Local Authority of the Year 2023 at the twentieth annual Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards. The overall award recognised the Council’s extensive work in promoting Limerick as a positive, inclusive and sustainable place to live, work, visit and invest. The prestigious awards are held in […]
Mayor of South Dublin County Council (SDCC) Cllr Emma Murphy, SDDC Chief Executive Daniel McLoughlin and staff from South Dublin County Council attended the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards which were held in the Crown Plaza, where the Council won the Local Authority Innovation Award. The Council projects nominated included Tallaght District-heating
Clare County Council has been named Local Authority of the Year 2022 at the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards. Clare County Council was also named overall winner in the ‘Festival of the Year’ and ‘Sustaining the Arts’ award categories. The Excellence in Local Government Awards are held in conjunction with the Department of […]
Choose New Jersey, a leading nonprofit economic development organisation, announced the official opening of an office in Ireland, making New Jersey the first U.S. state with an economic development office in the country. The Ireland office will be Choose New Jersey’s second office in Europe, following the opening of an office in Berlin in 2018. […]
A holistic approach is needed when looking at the Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare Chambers Ireland calls for everyone to take a measured response to the Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare following the publication of “Foundations of the Future”. Speaking after the publication of the report, Chambers Ireland Chief […]
Chambers Ireland has 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 at an awards ceremony on September 22nd. The Chambers Ireland Sustainable Business Impact Awards are sponsored by BAM Ireland and run-in association with the Department of
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 last week, 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 forward to Croí […]
Strong Exchequer Returns Demonstrate Effectiveness of Government’s Business and Job Support Strategy
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, argues the Exchequer Returns 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 position […]
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, has called on employers to support vaccinations, both of their staff and in the developing world. Speaking about vaccinations, 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 not be the
Chambers Ireland has launched the results of the Irish survey of businesses which contributed to the Eurochambres Economic Survey for 2022 (EES2022). Eurochambres (the Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry) represents over 20 million enterprises in Europe – 98% of which are SMEs – through 45 national members and a European network of […]
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, has welcomed the launch by the government of the Climate Action Plan 2021, but is concerned about the State’s capacity to deliver on our renewable energy potential. Speaking this afternoon, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “we need to see action on climate change. The time […]
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, has welcomed the Government’s revised National Development Plan which was launched this week. Supporting the increased ambition in the plan, the organisation acknowledges the need for Government catch up on the lost decade of investment over the 2010s. In the medium to long-term, it believes that investment […]
Chambers Ireland has published its recommendations to Government ahead of Budget 2022. The organisation is calling for the Governement to put ‘place’ first and commit to radical plan to support recovery of cities and towns. Central to the Chambers Ireland Submission is the call for Budget 2022 to support urban recovery and tackle vacancy. Specifically, […]
In 2012 Revenue declared annual income for people aged 65 and over was €10billion, in addition to 75% of Ireland’s disposable income residing with this demographic. The Age Friendly Business Recognition Programme looks at how Irish businesses can reach this changing customer base, and how its spending power can positively impact local business. Age Friendly […]