Limerick Chamber has called on businesses in the mid-west region to embrace the EU Commission’s Horizon 2020 programme, a new €79 billion programme for research and innovation to create new growth and jobs in Europe. Speaking at the launch this morning, Limerick Chamber Economist, Dr Órlaith Borthwick, said “Research and innovation has an important
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
