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Delivery and accountability key to NDP - Chambers Ireland

The chief executive of Chambers Ireland has said he is not concerned by the lack of detail in the National Development Plan.

Business • 23 Jul

Today's €200 billion National Development Plan is the most ambitious investment programme in the State's history

Welcome for revised NDP but more clarity needed

The Construction Industry Federation has welcomed the revised National Development Plan monetary provisions announced today but calls for clarity on project delivery timeframes and how they will be supported by multiannual funding.

Business • 22 Jul

Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland; Fiona Candon, outgoing President; and Margaret Considine, newly elected President.

Margaret Considine appointed Chambers Ireland President

Chambers Ireland has announced Margaret Considine as its new President.

Business • 25 Sep 24

Leo Varadkar announced today that he is stepping down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader.

Business groups react to Taoiseach's shock resignation

Ibec chief executive, Danny McCoy has thanked the outgoing Taoiseach for what he described as his "enormous contribution to public service", after Leo Varadkar announced he is stepping down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader.

Business • 20 Mar 24

David Branagan, Fingal Chamber; Mary Rose Burke, Dublin Chamber; Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland; Helen Downes, Shannon Chamber; and Peter Byrne, South Dublin Chamber

Chambers set out local and European election priorities

The construction of more homes and the reduction of the regulatory burden for businesses are among the policies being sought by Chambers Ireland from candidates in the upcoming local and European elections.

Business • 19 Mar 24

Chambers says many other EU countries have been doing intensive language classes for decades

Use NTF surplus to upskill asylum seekers - Chambers

Chambers Ireland wants the Government to use surplus funds in the National Training Fund to help upskill International Protection applicants here.

Business • 16 Mar 24

70% of those surveyed cited the difference in legal practices and contractual arrangements as the biggest challenge.

Varying regulation within EU a top barrier for trade

Varying regulation across the EU is the top challenge for businesses trading across borders, new research shows.

Business • 12 Jan 24

Over 43,000 business people and entrepreneurs throughout Europe took part in the survey which has been conducted on an annual basis for over three decades now

'Cautious optimism' among Irish firms on outlook

A slight improvement in business sentiment has been captured in the latest European Economic Survey carried out on behalf of Eurochambres, of which Chambers Ireland is a member.

Business • 09 Nov 23

Over 400 firms participated in the survey with the skills gap found to be most acute among micro-businesses

SMEs struggling to fill skills gap - Chambers Ireland

Small and medium sized companies here are struggling to find adequately skilled individuals to fill a variety of roles, a Chambers Ireland Skills Gap survey has found.

Business • 18 Aug 23

Offshore wind will provide huge amounts of our energy into the future

Chambers concerned about draft offshore energy plan

Chambers Ireland has expressed grave concerns about the institutional capacity of the Government departments and planning agencies when it comes to facilitating offshore energy projects that can help Ireland meet targets within the timelines that are needed.

Business • 21 Apr 23

Chambers Ireland said the housing crisis is having a tremendous effect on productivity

Business groups criticise lack of housing availability

Business groups representing tens of thousands of firms across the country have hit out at the effects that the housing crisis is having on their operations, with one claiming it is constraining economic growth.

Business • 01 Mar 23

Chambers Ireland said this is no way to conduct business

British move on protocol 'reckless' - Chambers Ireland

Chambers Ireland has described as irresponsible and reckless the move by the British Government to publish a bill to change the Northern Ireland protocol.

Business • 13 Jun 22

Mr Talbot said successive Governments have failed to take adequate action to reduce our climate impact

Carbon budgets needed to achieve climate targets

Chambers Ireland has said that carbon budgets must become a fundamental part of decision-making within public bodies if Ireland is to achieve its climate targets.

Business • 13 Jan 22

Ian Talbot said members are also saying that some employers are requiring their employees to forego wages or take annual leave to facilitate vaccination

Chambers Ireland calls on firms to support vaccinations

Chambers Ireland has called on businesses to support vaccinations, both of their staff and in the developing world.

Business • 24 Dec 21

Delays in the supply of goods and raw materials have become a significant issue for businesses in the manufacturing, services and construction sectors which is resulting in higher input costs

Supply chain disruption a major concern for businesses

A lack of skilled workers, access to affordable energy, and increasing labour costs are among the main challenges facing businesses across Europe, according to the Eurochambres Economic Survey for 2022.

Business • 10 Nov 21

Wind Energy Ireland said it is ready to play its part in delivering the plan

Wind Energy Ireland welcomes Climate Action Plan

Wind Energy Ireland has welcomed the publication of the Climate Action Plan, in particular the increased ambition for an 80% renewable electricity target.

Business • 04 Nov 21

Chambers Ireland is urging employers to play their part, so the immunisation programme can proceed as quickly and smoothly as possible

Calls for employers to accommodate staff vaccination

Chambers Ireland has renewed its calls for employers to be flexible in accommodating the vaccination of their staff.

Business • 23 Jul 21

Chambers Ireland is calling for national support from the wider business community for UNICEF Ireland's 'Get A Vaccine, Give a Vaccine' campaign

Chambers Ireland urges bosses to support vaccines drive

Chambers Ireland is urging Irish business bosses to be flexible in facilitating employees to receive their vaccine.

Business • 08 Jun 21

Ibec said the Government's focus must now turn to ensuring the activation of the labour market and safely returning workers to the workplace

Recovery plan gives certainty and relief to businesses

The Government's National Economic Recovery Plan provides certainty for business as the economy gradually begins to transition from Covid restrictions over the coming months, business group Ibec has said.

Business • 01 Jun 21

Chambers Ireland said while the public health situation appears to be improving, there remains deep uncertainty among the business community as to what lies ahead

Chambers Ireland: Clear timelines needed in Govt plan

Ahead of this evening's announcement on the further reopening of society, Chambers Ireland has called on the Government to publish clear reopening timelines for businesses.

Business • 28 May 21

Chambers Ireland and UNICEF Ireland have launched a guide for businesses

Calls for more 'family-friendly' workplaces

Chambers Ireland and UNICEF are calling for more 'family-friendly' workplaces.

Business • 23 Mar 21

Chambers Ireland calls for 'prudent action' from the Government in relation to business supports during the Covid crisis

Chambers Ireland calls for expansion of Covid payments

Chambers Ireland is urging the Government to substantially rethink and refresh the range of Covid-19 supports available to businesses over the coming months.

Business • 21 Jan 21

Ian Talbot, the CEO of Chambers Ireland, said that employers should encourage their staff to work from home

Chambers Ireland calls for 'focused effort' on Covid-19

Chambers Ireland has called for "intensified compliance efforts" by businesses across the country over the next fortnight aimed at containing coronavirus infections.

Business • 20 Nov 20

Companies are still reporting a 32% decline in turnover despite the re-opening of most of the economy after the Covid-19 restrictions

Living with Covid requires long-term government support

A new survey from Chambers Ireland shows that companies are still reporting a 32% decline in turnover despite the re-opening of most of the economy after the Covid-19 restrictions.

Business • 24 Sep 20

Ian Talbot, CEO of Chambers Ireland, says the Budget must address the underlying challenges to the economy

Budget 2021 must address economic challenges - Chambers

An extension of the waiver on commercial rates for 12 months and a new wage subsidy scheme targeted specifically at the self-employed are among the measures being sought by Chambers Ireland from the budget and long-term National Economic Plan.

Budget 2021 • 25 Sep 20