Tuesday 8 September 2020: Chambers representing businesses that directly support over 100,000 jobs across the Mid-Wet and West have united in one voice in a submission to government today for supports to help Shannon Airport navigate the current crisis and establish a new model for aviation in Ireland. The submission from Ennis, Galway, Limerick and
Friday 4th September 2020 Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar and the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris have today reported strong interest in the Government’s new Apprenticeship Incentivisation Scheme. On a visit to the Pfizer Grange Castle campus to meet with company representatives and apprentices
Limerick Chamber has called on Transport Minister Eamonn Ryan to use the current hiatus in aviation to develop new national aviation policy to address historical disparities that have deepened economic imbalance on the island of Ireland. The Chamber has today written to Minister Ryan to seek a meeting as a matter of urgency regarding concerns
Dear member, Yesterday the Government announced the July Job Stimulus package (view here) a broad range of measures to build on earlier supports. This morning I commenced dialog with the responsible government departments to press for operational detail of initiatives ASAP so that you can have certainty on what you will be eligible for and
The closure of Bunratty Castle and King John’s Castle from 31st August is a further blow to our Mid West tourism sector which is already reeling from the collapse of international tourist arrivals. King John’s Castle and Bunratty Castle are iconic visitor attractions not just for foreign travellers but also for domestic holidaymakers. As local tourism
Limerick Chamber has been a strong supporter of the Mobility Plans for Reopening Limerick which were drafted by our Local Authority, however we are disappointed that the first phase of the implementation of this living plan does not include much of the trial reallocation of space originally envisaged. The Chamber, representing 440 member organisations supporting
09/06/20 As retailers across Limerick pulled up their shutters this week for the first time in three months, the largest business representative body in the Mid West has issued a stark warning that unless local shoppers return to spend in store some Limerick retailers won’t make it through the winter. “It is critical that support
The CEO of Limerick Chamber has welcomed the publication by Limerick City and County Council for guiding business in the city through COVID-19 with a suite of innovative measures. The plan, which was published today for public consultation, “shows the type of vision, flexibility and courage needed for Limerick as it tries to help businesses
Chamber Chief Economist Dr. Catriona Cahill is conducting a Mid West Business Sentiment survey and we would kindly ask you to complete it and share your views. The survey is completely anonymous and asks for some hard info on current and envisaged impact on businesses in our Mid West community. After you have participated, please
Limerick Chamber welcomes the launch and publication by Government of the new National “Return to Work Safely” Protocol, which outlines the minimum protective measures that employers are required to put in place as preparations are being made throughout the county for the phased reopening of the economy. Speaking today Chamber CEO Dee Ryan called for
