Ireland remains competitive, but threats to economic sustainability are growing

Ireland remains competitive, but threats to economic sustainability are growing

The trends across a number of competitiveness indicators suggest that Ireland is in a competitive position relative to where it was 10 years ago. However, the Irish economy continues to face a number of sustainability threats. As a small open economy, Ireland is particularly exposed to the actions of other countries. Factors outside of our…

Businesses must actively prepare for worst case Brexit scenario

Businesses must actively prepare for worst case Brexit scenario

Following today’s (9 July 2019) publication of the revised Brexit contingency action plan from the Irish Government, Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive urges businesses to comprehensively review this latest Brexit resource and to continue to prepare for a highly possible ‘no-deal’ outcome this October. “Today’s revised contingency action plan is being published as a…

Shannon Group’s international airport, Shannon Airport is celebrating the 80th anniversary of the landing of the first passenger aircraft

Shannon Group’s international airport, Shannon Airport is celebrating the 80th anniversary of the landing of the first passenger aircraft

“Shannon holds a historic and important place in the history of world aviation” – Mary Considine, Acting CEO, Shannon Group Tuesday, 09 July 2019:  Shannon Airport, a Shannon Group company, will on Thursday celebrate 80 years as the centre piece and driver of the regional economy as it marks the landing of its first passenger…

New Frontiers Entrepreneur Development Programme – OPEN CALL

New Frontiers Entrepreneur Development Programme – OPEN CALL

The mission of New Frontiers is to create regional and economic prosperity, by effectively supporting highly ambitious entrepreneurs who are capable of creating sustainable new businesses and jobs. If you have an innovative business idea and are planning to establish and run your own company, the New Frontiers Programme can provide you with help and…

The Irish Aviation Gala Ball will be held on the 24th of May

The Irish Aviation Gala Ball will be held on the 24th of May

The Irish Aviation Authority presents the annual Irish Aviation Gala Ball 2019 in aid of the Irish Historical Flight Foundation and Temple Street Foundation. The Irish Aviation Gala Ball will be held in the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road on Friday 24th May 2019. Tickets cost €200 per seat or €2,000 per table of ten.  For…

80% of Irish SMEs continue to invest in their business, despite threat of Brexit

80% of Irish SMEs continue to invest in their business, despite threat of Brexit

Average spend of €110,000 will be invested by SMEs over next three months Main areas of focus are staff training and development (42%), digital and IT capabilities (33%), and additional machinery and equipment (33%) 71% of SMEs calling for Government to implement tax breaks to help deal with Brexit  Despite the threat of Brexit, 80%…

‘Ending Plastic Waste’ Public Meeting with Sean Kelly MEP

‘Ending Plastic Waste’ Public Meeting with Sean Kelly MEP

Sean Kelly MEP will host a public meeting on ‘Ending Plastic Waste’ on Thursday 11th April 2019 at the Old Ground Hotel, Ennis. Registration and refreshments will be served from 6.30pm . The event will run from 7pm – 9pm. This timely event will emphasise the importance of the problem of excessive waste and pollution from…

Midwest Empowerment and Equality Conference 2019 to Address Social Issues Affecting Both Women and Men

Midwest Empowerment and Equality Conference 2019 to Address Social Issues Affecting Both Women and Men

Pictured at the launch of the MidWest Empowerment and Equality Conference 2019 which is taking place at the University Concert Hall on Wednesday May 1st are Sr Helen Culhane, founder of Children’s Grief Centre, style queen Celia Holman Lee, Dr Mary Ryan, Consultant Endocrinologist in Bon Secours Hospital, Anne Cronin, Head of NOVAS Homeless Services…

Chambers Ireland calls for a delay to Brexit and a long extension of talks

Chambers Ireland calls for a delay to Brexit and a long extension of talks

Chambers Ireland today (29 March 2019) calls for a delay to Brexit and a long extension of talks, following this afternoon’s defeat of the Withdrawal Agreement in the House of Commons. Speaking this afternoon Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said; “Despite the efforts made over the past week by all parties to forge an…

Ministers Humphreys and Flanagan announce change to immigration arrangements for spouses and partners of Critical Skills Employment Permit Holders

Ministers Humphreys and Flanagan announce change to immigration arrangements for spouses and partners of Critical Skills Employment Permit Holders

Change to give immediate and full access to the Irish Labour Market without the need for an employment permit Dublin, Ireland, 6th March Heather Humphreys TD, Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, and Charlie Flanagan TD, Minister for Justice and Equality, today (Wednesday, 6th March 2019) announced that the spouses and partners of Critical Skills…