Limerick Chamber to meet Chief Procurement Office to highlight members concerns Monday 13th May 2013: The Irish Government has recently introduced a policy of bundling smaller government contracts into larger single tenders to achieve greater efficiencies and cost savings. However, Limerick Chamber has found that this policy has led to larger companies, some overseas,
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Limerick Chamber has welcomed the Government’s ongoing efforts to support job creation in all sectors of the economy. However, these efforts could be complemented by further initiatives to support the struggling SME sector. Dr Órlaith Borthwick, Economist, Limerick Chamber said, “The latest report on the Action Plan for Jobs illustrates the Government’s continuing
In the context of SIPTU’s announcement today (23/04/13), Chambers Ireland has restated its position that the unions must be more realistic about the financial realities that Ireland currently faces following the rejection of Croke Park II. Speaking this morning, Seán Murphy, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive said, “The simple fact is that we
Chambers Ireland has today (10/04/13) launched an An Alternative 10 Point Plan for Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. The plan is a response to the 10 Point Tax Reform Plan announced by the Government in Budget 2013. Speaking about the proposal, Maria Kelly, Limerick Chamber Chief Executive said, “The 10 point plan announced
Wednesday 10 April: Limerick Chamber Skillnet is currently recruiting for places on a new Job-seekers Support Programme (JSSP) which will help job seekers change their careers and gain employment. Commencing in May, the IT training and work placement programme is aimed at job seekers from non-IT backgrounds. As part of the recruitment drive, Limerick
Chambers Ireland today (07/03/13) announced that nominations for the 2013 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards are open. Now in their tenth year, the Awards were launched by Aidan Cotter, CEO, Bord Bia, run in association with the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government, partnered by Business in the Community Ireland and kindly sponsored by
New Chamber President calls on government, investors and business community to seize opportunities 7 March 2013: Dr Fergal Barry, newly appointed president of Limerick Chamber, has called on leaders in government (national and local) and the business community to work together and aggressively act on the opportunities that exist in the Limerick region.
27 February 2013: Chambers Ireland has welcomed the decision of the European Commission to reject Ryanair’s proposal to increase its stake in Aer Lingus.. Speaking this afternoon, Seán Murphy, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive and Chambers Ireland Air Transport Users Council Spokesperson, said “Chambers Ireland has campaigned extensively for this outcome which is the
22 February 2013: Chambers Ireland has welcomed the publication of the Action Plan for Jobs 2013 and encouraged the Government to ensure that major reforms are implemented in a timely manner. Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive said “This latest Action Plan for Jobs outlines a number of key reforms which will do much to
Finance Bill: Limerick Chamber Reaction Living City Initiative cautiously welcomed SME Action Plan needs to go further 15 February 2013: Limerick Chamber has today cautiously welcomed the announcement that Limerick has been designated for the pilot of the Living City Initiative announced in the 2013 Finance Bill after noting that the incentives are restricted