In a statement issued today (Wednesday, 4 February 2015) the presidents of Ennis, Galway, Limerick and Shannon Chambers reiterated their position as presented to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications that critical air connectivity to all Irish airports, including Shannon, must be retained in any proposed sale of Aer Lingus.   “Until such

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Limerick Chamber AGM   New directors will be appointed Honorary Life Membership will be presented     3 February 2015:  Limerick Chamber’s AGM will be held at 6pm on Thursday 12th February 2015 at the Hunt Museum, Limerick.   At the AGM new Directors will be appointed to the Board for 2015.  This year nine

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Sale of Aer Lingus MEDIA STATEMENT, ISSUED BY THE PRESIDENTS OF: Ennis Chamber: Paddy Darmody Galway Chamber: Frank Greene Limerick Chamber: Cathal Treacy Shannon Chamber: Kevin Thompstone       Recent Government concerns articulated by jobs Minister Richard Bruton that Ireland will ‘pay a heavy economic social cost in years to come if regional imbalances are

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14 January 2015: Limerick Chamber has today expressed grave concerns in regard to the on-going takeover bids by the International Airlines Group (IAG) to Aer Lingus.   Speaking on the matter Limerick Chamber Interim CEO, Dr. Órlaith Borthwick said, “The Irish government strategically holds a 25.1% stake in Aer Lingus to ensure that the vital

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Message from business community in advance of commercial rate decision   6th January 2015:  Limerick City and County Councillors are being urged to adopt a pro-business budget at their next meeting on the 12th January.   Speaking in advance of the meeting, Limerick Chamber Interim CEO Dr. Orlaith Borthwick said, “The amalgamation of our local

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