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8 June 2015:  Limerick Chamber celebrated the 200th anniversary of the signing of its Charter at a special gathering of its members on Friday 5 June.   The informal BBQ took place in the Chamber’s building on 96 O’Connell Street which has been the home of the Chamber since 1833.  Guests were entertained by singer

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  26 May 2015:  Dr. James Ring, CEO, Limerick Chamber has issued the following statement in light of government approval to sell their shareholding in Aer Lingus to IAG.   “Since rumours of an initial bid by IAG to acquire Aer Lingus emerged toward the end of last year Limerick Chamber have continuously lobbied to

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  25 May 2015:  Limerick city businesses will receive an update on the Limerick 2030 Masterplan at an event hosted by Limerick Chamber on Tuesday 9 June from 6.30pm to 8pm at the Savoy Hotel.   During the evening presentation, Limerick City and County CEO Conn Murray will give an overview of the progress that

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Opinion Piece – 19 May 2015      With Minister for Transport Pascal Donohoe knocking the possibility of progressing the M20 Limerick to Cork Road, Limerick Chamber Economist Dr. Órlaith Borthwick explains why it is such an important and needed investment for the region and why Limerick Chamber won’t take no for an answer.  

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18th May 2015:  Limerick Chamber has observed that while costs have improved significantly since 2009, Ireland remains an expensive location in which to do business relative to some of our key competitors. However, the cost differentials between the capital and the regions are deepening and Limerick Chamber is committed to ensuring that Limerick takes full

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Press Release   Limerick Chamber has today (6th May 2015) called on individuals and companies to examine the opportunities the Living City Initiative brings as a tax effective means to live and/or invest in Limerick City.   Speaking about the scheme recently launched by the Department of Finance, Limerick Chamber CEO Dr. James Ring said

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Sports Manager Outlines Six Ingredients for Success   5 May 2015:  Limerick Senior Hurling Manager, TJ Ryan, encouraged business leaders attending the Limerick Chamber Spring Business Lunch on 30 April to show true leadership by being positive and supportive of their teams, as well as their business counterparts and the Limerick region.   Over 150

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Business group welcomes Spring Statement   Press Release   Limerick Chamber Economist Dr. Órlaith Borthwick has today (28th April 2015) welcomed the inaugural Spring Statement by government.   “The Spring Statement has ignited a welcome discussion on budget 2016 priorities in the context of where Ireland wants to progress, both in terms of our economic

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27th April 2015   A joint statement issued today by Cork and Limerick Chambers of Commerce highlighted the criticality of the M20 as a key piece of enabling infrastructure required to facilitate the successful economic development of the Atlantic Corridor.   According to Conor Healy, Cork Chamber CEO, “It is very disappointing that the Minister

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Chambers Ireland has called on Government to swiftly implement the EU Procurement Directives. The call comes as a new Bill to support Irish SMEs in the public procurement process was published.   Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland said, “Increasing the involvement of SMEs in the public procurement process is an area we have campaigned

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