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Limerick Chamber welcomes Budget2016   Limerick Chamber has today (13th Oct) welcomed Budget 2016. Commenting on the measures introduced by Limerick man and Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan, Limerick Chamber CEO Dr.James Ring said “we have extensively lobbied and engaged with government over the last number of months to ensure that our members and businesses

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Press release 2nd October 2015   Chamber welcomes announcement that Foynes-Limerick Road and Adare By-Pass will progress, but expresses disappointment at lack of ambition in plan   This week government launched their €42 billion national ‘Infrastructure and Capital Investment 2016-2021’ plan. With infrastructural deficits increasing hampering Ireland’s economic capacities – be it housing, transport, education

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NEW BOOK CELEBRATES 200 YEARS OF ENTERPRISE IN LIMERICK   2 October 2015:  Limerick Chamber has published a book entitled ‘Limerick’s Merchants, Traders & Shakers – Celebrating two centuries of enterprise’ to mark its 200th Anniversary.   The book was officially launched at a reception in Limerick Chamber’s building on Thursday 1 October with Mayor

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Josephine Feehily Addresses 150 Business Leaders at Limerick Chamber Luncheon   29 September 2015:  Josephine Feehily, Chair of the newly formed Policing Authority, highlighted the importance of maintaining confidence in all organisational stakeholders when addressing business leaders at a Limerick Chamber Business Lunch sponsored by Ulster Bank recently.   Speaking about her time as head

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  MECO Announces New HQ in Limerick 3 Ireland Completes Contact Centre Fulfilling 100 Jobs     28 September 2015:  Welcoming the news that MECO, a US Water purification firm, is to open its European headquarters in Limerick, creating 44 jobs, Dr James Ring, Limerick Chamber CEO said:   “This is exciting news for the

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21 September 2015: Limerick Chamber has highlighted the business need for affordable, high-quality and accessible childcare service, urging Government to set out a roadmap for future development in Budget 2016.   Speaking on the need for Budget 2016 to adequately address childcare policy, Dr. Órlaith Borthwick, Director of Policy at Limerick Chamber, said: “Access to

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As latest economic growth figures suggest annual growth rates of 6.7%, Limerick Chamber calls on government to introduce pro-SME measures in Budget 2016   14 September 2015:  In light of continued strong economic performance, Limerick Chamber has called on government to introduce a range of measures in Budget 2016 to support the growth of indigenous

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Chamber calls on all businesses to familiarise themselves with the new Regulation of Lobbying Act   8 September 2015:  Limerick Chamber has welcomed the commencement of the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 which introduces the requirement for lobbyists to record and register their activities with the Standards in Public Office Commission. Speaking about the Act,

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  Ulster Bank to sponsor Limerick Chamber Autumn Business Lunch     21 August 2015: Limerick-woman Josephine Feehily, Chairperson of the new Policing Authority, will be the keynote speaker at Limerick Chambers Autumn Business Lunch on Friday 25 September at Thomond Park Stadium.  The lunch, which is sponsored by Ulster Bank, is the next key

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