Limerick Chamber has welcomed support directly from Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar around “positive discrimination” for regional airports in the COVID recovery, as extremely encouraging for the airport and businesses across Limerick and the Mid-West. The Chamber also welcomed another boost for the region from its meeting with Minister Varadkar
GUIDEBOOK TO PROTECTING YOUR STAFF AND CUSTOMERS AGAINST COVID-19 Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Public Health Mid-West has managed more than 5,000 outbreaks across Limerick, Clare, and North Tipperary, hundreds of which have been directly linked to workplaces. The vast majority of businesses in the region have shown immense civic responsibility over the past
Future Development of Limerick City report highlights the need for affordable residential units in the city centre and recommends a citizens dashboard to measure progress on key local projects Initiatives that promote vital, liveable city centres are essential, according to Limerick Chamber, who today launched the Future Development of Limerick City report by Indecon Economic
Joint statement from Cork, Ennis, Galway, Limerick, Shannon and Tralee Chambers Chambers call on Government to intervene Friday, 21 May 2021: A joint statement issued today on behalf of the largest business representative bodies in West, Mid-West and South-West, representing 2,787 member organisations and supporting 199,500 said: “The Chambers regret to hear the announcement by
Tuesday 18 May 2021: Speaking on behalf of Limerick Chamber, the largest business representative body in the Mid-West, CEO Dee Ryan said “We regret to hear the announcement by Aer Lingus of its intention to close its base at Shannon. We acknowledge that this has been and remains an immensely difficult time for the aviation
Clock ticking to Limerick retail reopening in May, followed by countywide outdoor dining and pubs reopening on June 7th. 30/04/21: Limerick Chamber says that urgent focus and stakeholder engagement through a local authority led taskforce is necessary to facilitate a successful and sustainable reopening of retail and hospitality sector businesses in Limerick next month. Responding to
Friday, April 9th 2021: Limerick Chamber has today called on Government to fast-track the establishment of its planned Shannon Estuary Task Force to realise the unrivalled opportunity for impacting climate change and job creation through renewable energy generation on the west coast. Welcoming the announcement of a joint venture by the ESB and Equinor for
Friday 26 March 2021: Construction of the Coonagh to Knockalisheen Road has begun following the government’s go-ahead for the multi-million euro project. Limerick City and County Council appointed Roadbridge for the contract following a competitive tendering process for the project costing around €29 million. The overall cost of the project will be in the region
Friday 19 March 2021: Limerick Chamber has today welcomed the announcement by Minister O’Brien of significant investment into Limerick city centre under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF). Commenting on the total of €116 million being allocated to projects, Limerick Chamber CEO Dee Ryan said: ”This is very welcome news of significant investment into our city
Thursday 11 March 2021: Applications open today for businesses ineligible for CRSS & other sector specific grants. Businesses down 75% or more in turnover among those expected to benefit. The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar TD today (Thursday, 11th March) opened applications for the €60m Small Business Assistance Scheme for