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    New Reference Guide Illustrates Chamber-Led Best Practice in Supporting Local Economies

    Healthy and vibrant cities and towns are vital for our quality of life and economic resilience. Check out the Chambers Ireland guide on #PlacesMatter to see what Chambers, Local Authorities and other stakeholders are doing to drive this

  • Chambers Ireland Press Releases 2021

    November

    Nov 24th - Chambers Ireland is a proud supporter of Champion Green - Green Friday Launch
     

    October

    Oct 28th - No time to waste: Chambers Ireland calls for comprehensive legislative powers in upcoming Circular Economy Bill 2021- Read Full Article Here
     
    Oct 12 - Chambers Ireland welcomes Budget 2022 but critical issue of town centres and vacancies has yet to be tackled - Read Full Article Here
     
    Oct 8th - Political leaders address all-island climate change event in Belfast -
     
    Oct 7th - OECD deal affirms integrity of Ireland’s Corporation Tax regime at global level
     
    Oct 4th - National Development Plan must focus on sustainable infrastructure to ensure Ireland’s economic revival, says Chambers Ireland - Read Full Article Here
     
    Oct 4th - Chambers of Commerce to co-host all-island climate change event
     

    September

    Sept 30th - Budget capital spending must deliver for our towns and cities and climate commitments, says Chambers Ireland - Read Full Article Here
     
    Sept 22nd - Chambers Ireland calls for accelerated action on the SDGs during 76th UN General Assembly.- Read Full Article Here
     
    Sept 16 - History made as adventure company becomes first SME to win flagship Sustainable Business Impact Award - Read Full Article Here
     

    August 

    August 3rd - Strand Road High Court decision must not undermine progress on making our cities and towns more people friendly, says Chambers Ireland - Read Full Article Here
     

    July

    July 23rd - Chambers Ireland renews call for flexibility from employers to support staff vaccination - Read Full Article Here
     
    July 19th - Put ‘Place’ first and commit to radical plan to support recovery of cities and towns, says Chambers Ireland in Budget 2022 submission - Read Full Article Here
     
    July 15th - Chambers Ireland looks to engage business on the Sustainable Development Goals - Read Full Article Here
     

    June

    June 29th - Chambers Ireland calls for certainty and clarity of purpose as further reopening is delayed - Read Full Article Here
     
    June 7th - Chambers Ireland urges flexibility from business to support vaccination of staff -
     
    June 1st - Chambers Ireland welcomes Government Recovery Plan - Read Full Article Here

     

    May

    May 28th - Sustained support and stimulus for local economies must be at centre of Recovery Plan, says Chambers Ireland - Read Full Article Here

     

    May 20th - Recovery plan needs ambitious strategy for town and city centres, says Chambers Ireland Read Full Article Here

     

    May 19th - Chambers Ireland joins the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) World Chambers Federation (WCF) Certificate of Origin Accreditation Chain Read Full Article Here

     

    May 18th - Chambers Ireland welcomes extended eligibility of Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID (SBASC) Read Full Article Here

     

    May 14th - Increased ambition for climate action must be met with increased investment in planning and courts, says Chambers Ireland Read Full Article Here

     

    April

    April 30th - Chamber Awards shortlist shows sustained commitment of network members Read Full Article Here

     

    April 29th - Mature discussion urgently required – Chambers Ireland calls for certainty on reopening and duration of supports Read Full Article Here

     

    April 28th - EU Free Trade Agreements prove benefits beyond compare – Chambers Ireland welcomes promising findings of new trade report Read Full Article Here

     

    April 25th - World Immunisation Week warning – €7.6 trillion economic losses could result from failure to vaccinate equitably against COVID-19. Read Full Article Here

     

    April 6th - “Tireless work” of local authorities to be recognised at Excellence in Local Government Awards Read Full Article Here

     

    March

    March 30 - Government has no time to waste and must support town centres during summer reopening, says Chambers Ireland - Full Press Release

     

    March 10 - Sustainability must not be allowed to slip from agenda during recovery, says Chambers Ireland at launch of the 2021 Sustainable Business Impact Awards.

    Read Full Article Here

     

    Mar 8th - COVID burden’ on women must be addressed by Government, says Chambers Ireland

    Read Full Article Here

     

    Mar 4th -New European Research Finds that COVID-19 Intensifies Challenges for Female Entrepreneurs – Chambers Ireland Says Impact of Pandemic Must Not Result in a Wider Gender Pay Gap. Read Full Article Here

     

    February

    Feb 23rd - Chambers Ireland Calls for Greater Ambition and Accelerated Pace in Delivering Strategic Infrastructure. Read Full Article Here

     

    Feb 18th - New European trade strategy will support Irish business to diversify, compete and remain resilient- Chambers Ireland calls for National Action Plan to Support SMEs to Trade Globally. Read Full Article Here

     

    Feb 9th - New COVID Aid Scheme Welcome But More Detail Needed. Read Full Article Here

     

    January

    Jan 21st - Existing Financial Supports Too Restrictive – Chambers Ireland Calls for Fresh Approach and Expansion of Payments. Read Full Article Here

     

    Jan 15th - Remote Work Strategy an Ambitious Vision for Future of Work- Chambers Ireland Calls for Acceleration of Broadband Plan Read Full Article Here

     

    Jan 6th - Government must avoid under-reacting to scale of latest pandemic crisis- Chambers Ireland calls for expansion of business supports Read Full Article Here

     

     

  • Chambers Ireland Press Releases 2020

     

    December

    Dec 30th - Chambers Ireland Calls on Government to do whatever it takes to support businesses and their employees Read Full Article Here

     

    Dec 10th - Chambers Ireland Welcomes ECB Action to Support Economy Through Threats of Brexit and COVID-19. Read Full Article Here

     

    November

    Nov 30th - A Sustainable Re-Opening Must Be The Objective, says Chambers Ireland following announcement on end of Level Five Restrictions. Read Full Article Here

     

    Nov 26th - Chambers Ireland Announces Winners of 2020 Excellence in Local Government Awards – Mayo County Council named Local Authority of the Year 2020 Read Full Article here

     

    Nov 20th- Chambers Ireland calls for intensified compliance efforts to contain the virus, reduce the R number in time for December re-opening and avoid more permanent job losses.

    Read Full Article Here

     

    Nov 9th - Places Matter”- New Reference Guide Illustrates Chamber-Led Best Practice in Supporting Local Economies Read Full Article Here

     

    Nov 6th - Open, rules based global trade essential to Irish growth - Chambers Ireland calls for an Action Plan for Trade to support SMEs to grow trade internationally Read Full Article Here

     

    October

    Oct 20th - Following Government decision to introduce new restrictions, Chambers Ireland Calls on Government to Use Time Wisely - Sawtooth approach to COVID-19 restrictions not sustainable Read Full Article Here

     

    Oct 15th - Local Government Awards highlight the vital work done by Local Authorities in communities around the Country. Read Full Article Here

     

    Oct 13th - Expansionary approach to Budget 2021 - National Economic Plan must build on this

    Read Full Article Here

     

    Oct 5th-Business community calls for immediate clarification on potential new restrictions - evolved strategy for living with Covid-19 urgently required. Read Full Article Here

     

    Oct 2nd- Continuation of Supports Essential to Revival of Economy. Read Full Article Here

     

    Oct 1st - Flexibility and forbearance key to weather COVID-19 crisis - Chambers Ireland welcomes new Code of Conduct Between Landlords and Tenants for Commercial Rents

    Read Full Article Here

     

    September

    Sept 24th - Living with COVID Will Require Long-Term Government Support - Latest Chambers Ireland COVID-19 Survey Shows 30% Decline in Turnover Even After Economy Has Reopened Here

     

    Sept 22nd - Chambers Ireland launches new research on digital learning & skills development during COVID-19 restrictions Here

     

    Sept 15th - Clarity and certainty are what businesses need. Read Full Article Here

     

    Sept 14th - Planning approval for North-South Interconnector good news for energy security and climate action, says Chambers Ireland. Read Full Article Here

     

    Sept 10th - Putting Place First – Government Budget 2021 stimulus must restore the health of our towns and cities Read Full Article Here

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