For multinational investors, indigenous firms, growing SMEs, educators and public bodies, reliable transport is the infrastructure behind talent, investment, collaboration and growth. Limerick, Galway and Shannon Chambers are calling for delivery. Limerick Chamber, together with Galway Chamber and Shannon Chamber, is calling on Government to use Budget 2027 to accelerate the strategic transport projects that
Limerick Chamber is pleased to announce that Seán Golden, Director, Chief Economist and Director of Policy at Limerick Chamber, has been appointed as the business representative to the Limerick Local Community Safety Partnership. The appointment ensures that the perspectives of Limerick’s employers, employees and wider business community will be represented as local priorities for community
Limerick, 27 July 2026: Limerick Chamber is calling on Government to use Budget 2027 to reduce the cumulative cost burden on enterprise and accelerate the delivery of housing and enabling infrastructure, after its latest Business Sentiment Survey found that rising costs are changing investment, pricing and recruitment across the Mid-West. Nine in ten respondents reported
Plans to bring more activity, events and people into Limerick city centre deserve serious consideration. A more vibrant and attractive centre would benefit businesses, residents and visitors. The question facing the local business community is how that ambition can be delivered while protecting access, trade and confidence in the city. As part of the public
When you look at the economic landscape of the Midwest, one sector stands out for its sheer scale and momentum. The healthcare and life sciences industry across Limerick, Clare, and Tipperary has quietly evolved into a globally significant ecosystem. Today, our region hosts 153 multinational companies and employs over 27,000 people. This represents a massive
The Irish Midwest is much more than a collection of distinct counties. With a population of over 413,000 people spread across Limerick, Clare, and Tipperary, our region operates as a highly dynamic, interconnected system. For business leaders and civic stakeholders, understanding the pulse of this macro-region is essential for driving sustainable economic growth and making
Limerick, 08, June: Limerick Chamber has called for the next Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES) and Limerick-Shannon Metropolitan Area Strategic Plan (LSMASP) to move beyond high-level ambition and become a delivery-led capital investment framework for the Mid-West. In its submission to the Southern Regional Assembly’s Issues Paper consultation, Limerick Chamber says the Limerick-Shannon Metropolitan
If you run a business in Limerick, Clare, or Tipperary, you already know that our region has a strong industrial heritage. You see the facilities, hear the announcements, and likely work alongside the companies driving our local economy. But stepping back to view the complete picture reveals something truly remarkable. The Midwest has quietly transformed
Limerick, 02 June 2026: Limerick Chamber warns that the city is currently nearly 6,000 homes behind housing delivery as Limerick Development Plan proposals fall drastically short of what Limerick needs. While the proposed plan suggests a capacity for 17,000 homes, the Chamber’s independent analysis indicates that only 7,000 are realistically deliverable, highlighting the need for
Limerick 19 May 2026: Limerick Chamber has written to the Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, calling for an urgent funding commitment and a clear delivery pathway for the rollout of Limerick BusConnects. With the proposed rollout now pushed to 2028. This represents a four-year set back and extends the timeline to nearly nine years since
