Limerick Chamber has today (1/5/14) welcomed the signing of the contract to construct the M17/M18 Gort to Tuam PPP Scheme.   “The construction of this 57km of motorway between Gort and Tuam delivers the last upgrade needed to decrease travel time and costs for our members doing business in Galway. It also broadens the catchment

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Chambers Ireland has today (29/04/14) called on Government to ensure that Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) are accessible, consistent and have the best possible impact by sticking to their core remit of supporting micro and small enterprises.   Speaking this morning, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said “Although later than expected, the opening of the

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Chambers Ireland has today (28/04/14) welcomed the launch of Eircode, the new national postcode system.   Speaking this afternoon, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said “A future proofed postcode system is something which the Chamber Network has consistently called for over a number of years and we welcome the precise and efficient nature of

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Limerick Chamber has welcomed the launch of initiatives to assist SMEs in public procurement but cautioned that the proof will be in the amount of local purchasing undertaken here in Ireland.   Limerick Chamber Economist Dr Órlaith Borthwick said, “Circular 10/14 is a positive revision and we welcome the improved measures to support SMEs contained

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The Price of Everything and the Value of Nothing is Not an Acceptable Policy Position   Limerick Chamber has today (15/04/14) called on the Government to make immediate changes to the public procurement process to facilitate SME involvement and benefit the economy as a whole.   Speaking today, Limerick Chamber Economist Dr. Órlaith Borthwick said

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