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  Proposed Reduction in City Multiplier Will Create Stronger Local Economy for Everyone     10 December 2013: Limerick Chamber has welcomed the proposal to reduce the commercial rates multiplier in Limerick City by 15.8%, equalising the rate between City and County.   Speaking about the proposal Limerick Chamber CEO, Maria Kelly, said, “This is

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The Chambers of Ennis, Galway, Limerick and Shannon, on behalf of their 1,355 members with a combined employment level of 45,700, welcome the greatly expanded seat capacity to the UK announced by Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Aer Arann.   The Presidents said: “UK cities, particularly Manchester and Birmingham, have always ranked highly as frequented

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Limerick Chamber has highlighted the critical role Shannon Airport and the broader tourism sector plays in supporting jobs and economic growth throughout the region in a submission to  the recent Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (DTTS) consultation on Tourism Policy. Speaking about their submission, Chamber Economist Dr Órlaith Borthwick said, “There is a co-dependency

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Limerick Chamber has expressed disappointment that the Department of Finance continues to see the bringing forward of the pay and file date as a practical proposal.   Limerick Chamber Chief Executive Maria Kelly said “Delaying the implementation of a new deadline by a year does nothing to solve the very real problem that businesses will

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Limerick Chamber has today (20/11/13) welcomed the focus of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform on proposed changes to amend the filing deadline for self-employed businesses and individuals.   Speaking this morning, Limerick Chamber Chief Executive Maria Kelly said, “This proposal is completely unworkable and we call on Chairman Ciarán Lynch

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Eight companies awarded for special achievements President’s Award presented to Rose Hynes   Adare-based Samco Agricultural Manufacturing was hailed Overall Business of the Year at the 2013 Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards last night.  The awards, sponsored by LIT, were announced at the Limerick Chamber President’s Dinner at the Limerick Strand Hotel.   Over 400

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Embracing Europe Positive for Limerick Limerick businesses and institutions need to embrace Europe once again and seize the opportunities it provides.  This was the message from Dr Fergal Barry, President of Limerick Chamber, when he addressed over 400 plus of the regions top senior business and government officials at the Limerick Chamber President’s dinner at

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Limerick Chamber, in partnership with Barrington’s Hospital Great Limerick Run, has launched the Fittest Company Challenge.  This novel Challenge, which will run as part of the Great Limerick Run event, provides an opportunity for some friendly competition amongst businesses in the mid-west region as well as highlighting the idea that healthy employees are happy employees.

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Limerick City Business Association and Limerick Chamber are encouraging local Limerick businesses to take part in this year’s ‘Fiver Friday’ which takes place across the country on December 6th.   The initiative which is run by RTE’s Liveline with Joe Duffy uses a basic principle to encourage shoppers to spend an extra fiver locally via

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