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
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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
The Price of Everything and the Value of Nothing is Not an Acceptable Policy Position Limerick Chamber has today (15/04/14) called on the Government to make immediate changes to the public procurement process to facilitate SME involvement and benefit the economy as a whole. Speaking today, Limerick Chamber Economist Dr. Órlaith Borthwick said
Limerick Chamber has welcomed the announcement that Ethicon Biosurgery Ireland is set to invest €80 million in a manufacturing facility in Limerick with the creation of 270 jobs and another 150 temporary construction jobs. Speaking at the announcement today, Limerick Chamber CEO Maria Kelly said, “This significant jobs announcement underpins the excellence of this region
3,500 Jobs Created Through Retrofitting With Potential for More The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Ireland has today (10/04/14) released a new policy statement, Enabling Framework to Scale up Investments in Energy Efficiency, which outlines the barriers to global energy efficiency investments and how we can combat these. Speaking this morning, Ian Talbot,
€800 Million Worth of Public Contracts Leave Ireland Every Year Limerick Chamber has today (10/04/14) launched a Chamber report ‘A Strategic Procurement Policy for Ireland’ which puts forward a number of recommendations on how to make public procurement benefit the economy as a whole rather than simply acting as a cost saving exercise.
Limerick Chamber has welcomed today’s (02/04/14) Exchequer Returns which indicate that tax revenues are up 4.7% year on year, but cautioned that now is not the time for complacency. Speaking this afternoon, Limerick Chamber Economist Dr. Órlaith Borthwick said “An increase in tax revenue and a reduction in Government spending are figures to be