Chambers Ireland has called on all contracting Authorities to follow the letter and spirit of Circular 10/14, which seeks to increase SME involvement in public procurement. The call comes following the revelation that some Local Authorities continue to award tenders based on lowest price. Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, Ian Talbot, said “While we welcomed the
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Limerick Chamber has today (19/05/14) called on all candidates in this week’s Local Elections to promote public procurement policies which support businesses in the Limerick region. Speaking this morning, Limerick Chamber Chief Executive Maria Kelly said “Public procurement is a vital source of income for many Limerick SMEs. However, we are increasingly hearing of
Limerick Chamber has today (19/05/2014) welcomed the launch by Minister Noonan of an Online Tool to assist SMEs and Entrepreneurs identify government supports available to them. Speaking at the launch, Chamber CEO Maria Kelly said “For some time Limerick Chamber has been lobbying government to introduce an online platform, which would interact with businesses
Chambers Ireland has today (14/05/14) welcomed the launch of the Government’s new construction strategy, which aims to create 60,000 new jobs by 2020. Speaking this evening, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “In this strategy the Government has recognised the relationship between strategic growth in the construction sector and a broader, sustainable economic
“Cash flow and Access to Equity remain key challenges for businesses” was the message from Limerick Chamber Economist Dr. Órlaith Borthwick this week as she highlighted how Limerick Chamber is engaged in the national debate on behalf of its members. “The Department of Finance have introduced and tweaked a number of schemes in recent
Limerick Chamber has today (12/5/14) urged Local Election Candidates to ensure that the retention and creation of new jobs for Limerick is their number one priority; the most effective way to do this is to commit to no increases in the cost of doing business. According to Maria Kelly, Chamber CEO “If Limerick is
Limerick Chamber has today (1/5/14) welcomed the signing of the contract to construct the M17/M18 Gort to Tuam PPP Scheme. “The construction of this 57km of motorway between Gort and Tuam delivers the last upgrade needed to decrease travel time and costs for our members doing business in Galway. It also broadens the catchment
Chambers Ireland has today (29/04/14) called on Government to ensure that Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) are accessible, consistent and have the best possible impact by sticking to their core remit of supporting micro and small enterprises. Speaking this morning, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said “Although later than expected, the opening of the
Chambers Ireland has today (28/04/14) welcomed the launch of Eircode, the new national postcode system. Speaking this afternoon, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said “A future proofed postcode system is something which the Chamber Network has consistently called for over a number of years and we welcome the precise and efficient nature of
Limerick Chamber has welcomed the launch of initiatives to assist SMEs in public procurement but cautioned that the proof will be in the amount of local purchasing undertaken here in Ireland. Limerick Chamber Economist Dr Órlaith Borthwick said, “Circular 10/14 is a positive revision and we welcome the improved measures to support SMEs contained
