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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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Limerick Chamber has today (31st July) expressed disappointment that progression of the Northern Distributor road has been stalled and has called on those involved to review all options to ensure this distributor route is delivered as soon as possible.   Speaking about the route Chamber CEO Dr. James Ring said “adequate infrastructure is vital in

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Thursday, 16th July 2015 Chambers Ireland is today (16/07/15) representing the Chamber Network at the Government’s National Economic Dialogue. Chambers Ireland will advocate for the needs of the business community across Ireland as the Government prepare for Budget 2016.   Speaking today, Mark O’Mahoney, Director of Policy and Communications, Chambers Ireland said, “This forum is

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Wednesday, 15th July 2015 Government Must Incentivise Entrepreneurship Chambers Ireland has today (15/07/15) called on Government to use the tax system to foster a culture of entrepreneurship in all sectors of the economy. The call came as the Department of Finance undertakes a review on tax and entrepreneurship.   Speaking today, Mark O’Mahoney, Director of

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Wednesday, 8th July 2015 Chambers Ireland has today (08/07/15) called on Government to use Budget 2016 to support local economic development and sustain Ireland’s economic growth. The call came at the launch of Chambers Ireland’s Pre Budget 2016 Submission.   Speaking today, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland said, “Government has already indicated that Budget

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Limerick Chamber and KBS University of Limerick are offering three highly coveted scholarships     22 June 2015:  Limerick Chamber, in association with Kemmy Business School (KBS) at the University of Limerick, is offering three candidates from Limerick Chamber member companies the chance to win a scholarship to the part-time Corporate MBA programme at KBS

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