In a submission to An Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Chambers Ireland today (30 July 2020) calls for the establishment of an inter-departmental National Town Centre Taskforce to revive urban centres, address the issues of vacancies, incentivise brownfield development and ensure that our cities and towns across the country are supported through the post-COVID recovery. The Programme for
Chambers Ireland welcomes this afternoon’s announcement (23 July 2020) on the July Stimulus from Government. The measures include: Expansion of grant aid for business impacted by COVID-19 Extension and reform of the Wage Subsidy Scheme beyond August, to March next year Extension of Commercial Rates Waiver Stimulus measures to support sectors vulnerable to pandemic social-distancing,
Speaking today (20 July) Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “We were very sad to hear of the death of our former President George Eaton. Mr Eaton was President of this organisation between 1985 and 1987 at an extraordinarily difficult time for the Irish economy. A prominent member of Athlone Chamber, he was also
Chambers Ireland today (15 July 2020) publishes its recommendations to Government on the measures that will be necessary to protect jobs, prevent businesses from failing, and support the recovery. Representing 40 Chambers, more than 8,000 businesses and with a geographic reach in all major cities, regions and towns, Chambers Ireland calls for Cabinet to use
Chambers Ireland has this evening (9 July) congratulated Minister Paschal Donohoe on his election as the President of the Eurogroup. Speaking tonight CEO of Chambers Ireland Ian Talbot said, “It is essential that Ireland continues to have a strong and respected voice in Europe. The election of Minister Donohoe to this important role highlights in particular the
Cork Chamber was today (2 July 2020) awarded the title of ‘Chamber of the Year’ at the Chambers Ireland annual Chamber Awards, sponsored by Zurich. The Awards seek to recognise the outstanding work of Chambers throughout the country while providing a national platform for Chambers to share and promote how they continue to be active