Proposed Reduction in City Multiplier Will Create Stronger Local Economy for Everyone     10 December 2013: Limerick Chamber has welcomed the proposal to reduce the commercial rates multiplier in Limerick City by 15.8%, equalising the rate between City and County.   Speaking about the proposal Limerick Chamber CEO, Maria Kelly, said, “This is

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The Chambers of Ennis, Galway, Limerick and Shannon, on behalf of their 1,355 members with a combined employment level of 45,700, welcome the greatly expanded seat capacity to the UK announced by Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Aer Arann.   The Presidents said: “UK cities, particularly Manchester and Birmingham, have always ranked highly as frequented

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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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