'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 … Business • 09 Nov
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 … Business • 18 Aug
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 … Business • 21 Apr
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 … Business • 01 Mar
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
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
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
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 … Business • 10 Nov 21
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
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 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
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 … Business • 01 Jun 21
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
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 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
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
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 … Business • 24 Sep 20
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 … Budget 2021 • 25 Sep 20
Chambers Ireland calls for co-ordinated Covid strategy An organisation representing businesses all over the country has written to the Taoiseach expressing concern at the Government response to Covid-19. Business • 01 Sep 20
It's Good To Talk: How to network for your business We take a look at some of the networks that kept Irish businesses informed over the last few months and if you're not a networker, … Boost My Business • 29 Jul 20
Chambers Ireland urges wage subsidy scheme extension Chambers Ireland has called on the Government to extend the wage subsidy scheme for some sectors and introduce a 12 month waiver on commercial rates … Business • 15 Jul 20
Businesses welcome Government certainty but urge action The decision by members of Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party to back the Programme for Government negotiated by their party leaders has … Business • 26 Jun 20
Over 50% drop in trade after Covid restrictions lifted Companies that reopened under the first phase of the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions are experiencing less than half their usual level of business activity for … Coronavirus • 10 Jun 20
Chambers Ireland urges regional recovery programme New research from Chambers Ireland shows that the tourism, hospitality, entertainment and local services sectors all show signs of having been particularly negatively hit by … Business • 08 May 20
85% of businesses scale back or close due to virus A survey of over 1,300 businesses across the country has found that 85% have either scaled back or closed completely as a result of the … Business • 30 Apr 20
