Limerick Chamber has highlighted the critical role Shannon Airport and the broader tourism sector plays in supporting jobs and economic growth throughout the region in a submission to  the recent Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (DTTS) consultation on Tourism Policy. Speaking about their submission, Chamber Economist Dr Órlaith Borthwick said, “There is a co-dependency

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Limerick Chamber has expressed disappointment that the Department of Finance continues to see the bringing forward of the pay and file date as a practical proposal.   Limerick Chamber Chief Executive Maria Kelly said “Delaying the implementation of a new deadline by a year does nothing to solve the very real problem that businesses will

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Limerick Chamber has today (20/11/13) welcomed the focus of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform on proposed changes to amend the filing deadline for self-employed businesses and individuals.   Speaking this morning, Limerick Chamber Chief Executive Maria Kelly said, “This proposal is completely unworkable and we call on Chairman Ciarán Lynch

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Eight companies awarded for special achievements President’s Award presented to Rose Hynes   Adare-based Samco Agricultural Manufacturing was hailed Overall Business of the Year at the 2013 Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards last night.  The awards, sponsored by LIT, were announced at the Limerick Chamber President’s Dinner at the Limerick Strand Hotel.   Over 400

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Embracing Europe Positive for Limerick Limerick businesses and institutions need to embrace Europe once again and seize the opportunities it provides.  This was the message from Dr Fergal Barry, President of Limerick Chamber, when he addressed over 400 plus of the regions top senior business and government officials at the Limerick Chamber President’s dinner at

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