Following a meeting of Chamber CEOs, Chambers Ireland today (30 March 2021) calls on Government to use the time wisely and ensure we can plan for a sustainable reopening. Speaking this evening, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “With this lockdown lasting much longer than anticipated, our members are experiencing many difficulties and justifiable
Prior to his participation in the Tripartite Social Summit on 24 March and in the run-up to the online European Council starting the following day, EUROCHAMBRES President Christoph Leitl has called on EU leaders to give Europe’s struggling business community cause for optimism. “The rollout of the vaccination programme is of course critical for our
Chambers Ireland and UNICEF Ireland have together issued a call to action for more family-friendly workplaces. The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the lives of children and their families as health systems are put under strain and schools and businesses close. This has contributed to additional pressure on employees, customers and their children. Investing in measures
Chambers Ireland this morning (10 March 2021) launched the Sustainable Business Impact Awards, inviting companies to enter projects that make valuable contributions to sustainability and inclusion across the economy. Speaking this morning, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot noted that it was critically important that sustainability was at the heart of the post-pandemic recovery. “We’re
On International Women’s Day (8 March 2021) Chambers Ireland calls on Government to ease the intensified ‘COVID burden’ on women by introducing policies focused on flexible work, parenting equality and the provision of affordable childcare. This aim must be at the centre of the National Economic Plan to ensure women are not left behind during
Chambers Ireland, in partnership with the Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry (EUROCHAMBRES), has published new data this morning (4 March 2021) on the impact of COVID-19 on female entrepreneurs and women-led businesses. The research has revealed that the COVID-19 confinement measures have heightened several pre-existing obstacles for female entrepreneurs. The survey of