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
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
Limerick Chamber CEO has today stated that the focus of Limerick National City of Culture cannot be deflected by unhelpful criticisms around the project. Said Maria Kelly: “There seems to have been some questions raised, for whatever reason, at a national level over recent days and now, indeed, locally across a number of areas.”
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
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
