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Chambers Ireland CEO Ian Talbot has told the Taoiseach he is concerned at the Government's response to Covid-19

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

Networking was the connection to the outside world of business and in some cases a direct line to the decision-makers

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, what you'll get out of it.

Boost My Business • 29 Jul 20

Ian Talbot, chief executive of Chambers Ireland

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 in the July Stimulus, which is due to be published next week.

Business • 15 Jul 20

The business groups called for clarity around additional supports, the July economic stimulus package and Brexit preparation

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 been warmly welcomed by business groups.

Business • 26 Jun 20

Smaller businesses that reopened in Phase 1 have seen significant drops in revenue

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 this time of the year, a new survey has found.

Coronavirus • 10 Jun 20

Only 15% of respondents to Chambers Ireland's survey said their business operations have not been directly affected by Covid-19 restrictions

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 the outbreak of Covid-19.

Business • 08 May 20

One in three businesses surveyed by Chambers Ireland have closed their doors completely, with just 15% now fully open

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 Covid-19 restrictions.

Business • 30 Apr 20

A third of Chambers Ireland members are experiencing slow payment by state bodies

Chambers call for prompt payment action by State

Government departments and State agencies must pay their suppliers promptly during the Covid-19 emergency to help firms with their cash flow, according to Chambers Ireland.

Business • 10 Apr 20

About a quarter of the businesses surveyed said they expected their revenue to decline by more than 90% over the next three months

Businesses expect to be closed for 3 months

Most businesses that have closed their doors in recent week because of the coronavirus restrictions put in place by government expect they will be closed for 12 weeks.

Business • 09 Apr 20

Family businesses fear for the future

Bean a Tí Bakehouse and Café was established in Limerick in 1963 by Kit Canty, and is now run by her grandsons John and Alan.

Business • 24 Mar 20

Chambers Ireland said it has used the UN's Sustainable Development Goals as a framework for how a new government can help Irish towns and businesses thrive

Chambers Ireland seeks balanced regional development

Chambers Ireland has called on the next government to support balanced regional development.

Business • 24 Jan 20

Boots showed commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility in its company values, Chambers Ireland said

Boots Ireland bag Chambers Ireland's CSR award

Boots Ireland secured the Outstanding Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility Award at Chambers Ireland's CSR Awards for 2019.

Business • 20 Sep 19

Exporters have been warned not to adopt a "wait and see" approach

Businesses urged to step up no-deal Brexit plans

Businesses here must now urgently implement no-deal contingency measures following tonight's defeat of the Brexit deal in the British House of Commons, according to the Irish Exporters Association.

Business • 15 Jan 19

Chambers Ireland, the British Chambers of Commerce and the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry are meeting in Dublin today

Irish, UK and NI businesses want speed in Brexit talks

Business groups in Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK have joined forces to call on both sides of the Brexit debate to redouble efforts in their on-going negotiations to reach a deal.

Business • 05 Oct 18

The maximum length of the Credit Guarantee scheme will be extended from three to seven years

Changes to Credit Guarantee Scheme announced

Changes have been announced to the Credit Guarantee Scheme which will help more small and medium sized enterprises secure finance.

Business • 23 Feb 15

Public sector contracts worth €9 billion will be available in Ireland this year

Tendering process: SMEs at unfair disadvantage

Chambers Ireland has said that Irish small and medium enterprises are at an unfair disadvantage when they tender for public contracts.

Business • 11 Apr 14

Chambers Ireland said current procurement policy leaves many SMEs feeling excluded

€800m of Public Contracts leave Ireland each year

€800m worth of public contracts leave Ireland every year, according to Chambers Ireland, which launched its Strategic Procurement Policy for Ireland today.

Business • 08 Apr 14

Chambers Ireland