Published: Monday July 26, 2010

Chambers Ireland’s Transport Users Council has today (26/07/10) welcomed the commitment by Government to invest in excess of €12 billion in enhancing the accessibility, capacity, sustainability and quality of the transport network in Ireland. Eugene Finnegan, Transport Users Council Chair said ... » Full Story

Published: Friday July 23, 2010

Chambers Ireland’s Ratepayers and Local Government Policy Council has today (23/07/10) welcomed the publication of the report of the Local Government Efficiency Review Group, noting that if implemented quickly, many of the recommendations could deliver much needed savings to local authorities. ... » Full Story

Published: Tuesday July 13, 2010

Chambers Ireland today (13/07/10) welcomed the publication of the first report of the Credit Review Office. Seán Murphy, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive said, “We note the findings of the Report of the Credit Review Office, however this Report only addresses the lending practices of the two main banks in Ireland. We urgently need all other banks to commit to participating in this process ... » Full Story

Published: Thursday July 8, 2010

Chambers Ireland today (08/07/10) said that the increased volume of sales – up 3.5% in May 2010 compared to May 2009 – is good news for Irish retailers. Seán Murphy, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive said, “Today’s figures will be welcomed by many Irish retailers, particularly those in the border counties.... » Full Story

Published: Wednesday June 30, 2010

Chambers Ireland has today (30/06/10) said that although the latest CSO figures show that the economy is technically out of recession there are still many challenges that must be overcome. Seán Murphy, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive said, “Whilst today’s figures demonstrate that the Irish economy is technically no longer in recession, high levels of unemployment and further declines in GDP and GNP highlight the challenges that Ireland still faces.” ... » Full Story

Published: Tuesday June 29, 2010

Chambers Ireland has today (29/06/10) announced the shortlist for the 2010 Corporate Social Responsibility Awards. Now in their seventh year the Awards continue to go from strength with this year’s applications reaching a record high level – up 25% on last year.... » Full Story

Published: Tuesday June 22, 2010

The Chamber Network in Ireland has today (22/06/10) called on Government to urgently address is the issue of the complex labour and employment market especially in the context of the agreement around Joint Labour Committees (JLCs) and Registered Employment Agreements (REAs). ... » Full Story

Published: Tuesday June 22, 2010

Chambers Ireland has today (22/06/10) welcomed the British Government’s decision to increase the UK rate of VAT from 17.5% to 20% from January 4th 2011. Ian Talbot, Chief Executive said, “Today’s announcement has the potential to bring real relief to many Irish businesses by further reducing cost differentials between Ireland and the United Kingdom.”... » Full Story

Published: Monday June 21, 2010

Chambers Ireland has today (21/06/10) said that tomorrow’s Emergency Budget in the UK could bring further relief to many Irish businesses, particularly those in the Border region. The anticipated increase in the UK rate of VAT by 1.5-2.5% from 17.5% to 19-20%, coupled with the recent depreciation of the euro against sterling, provides further grounds for optimism regarding Ireland’s efforts to reduce cost differentials with respect to one of its biggest and most easily accessed markets. ... » Full Story

Published: Wednesday June 9, 2010

Chambers Ireland has today (09/06/10) called for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to offer volume discounts to local authorities with multiple water storage locations who are currently forced to pay relatively high monitoring charges for each individual water storage and treatment location. The call was made as part of the Organisation’s Submission to the EPA Review Group. ... » Full Story