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
Limerick.ie/Shop to give lifeline and sales support to local retailers under pressure from Covid-19 fall-out Virtual marketplace developed by local authority in partnership with Limerick Local Enterprise Office and Limerick Chamber Wednesday 06 May 2020: Limerick City and County Council has today given local retailers a timely boost in the face of the Covid-19 crisis
Chambers Ireland welcomes announcement from Cabinet (2 May 2020) of additional financial supports for businesses, particularly SMEs, who have been impacted by COVID-19. The supports range from waivers on commercial rates, grant aid, a loan guarantee scheme and supports for businesses who have tax liabilities. Speaking this afternoon, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said,
Chambers Ireland welcomes announcement from the announcement from the Taoiseach (1 May 2020) of plans to re-open the economy in phases over the coming weeks and months. In research published by Chambers Ireland (30 April 2020), most of the businesses who responded to our survey noted they will need at least two weeks to re-open,
In response to anticipated commencement of easing of restrictive measures on 18th of May, the CEO of Limerick Chamber, Dee Ryan this evening stated “While Government continues to work tomorrow on plans at national level to restart the economy we must prepare now for a Mid West reopening for business. I acknowledge the work our
COVID-19 Aftermath: Addressing the Protection Gap So far in this economic series we have examined the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on ‘unemployment’, debated the potential economic impact across industries, and discussed the short-term stimulus that will be needed to support businesses as they exit lockdown. We will now turn our attention to considering
Supporting Business After Lockdown: The Case for ‘Defib’ Stimulus 24th April 2020: Last Friday I participated in the Irish COVID-19 Crisis Response On-line Conference organised by the Geary Institute in UCD. The session “Exiting Lockdown – the view from the city” included Alice Charles from the World Economic Forum and Dr Philip Lawton from Trinity
