On the Departure of An Taoiseach Bertie Ahern
Chambers Ireland President David Pierce today (06/05/08) paid tribute to Bertie Ahern T.D. ahead of his final day in office as Taoiseach. “I had the pleasure of accompanying An Taoiseach overseas on Trade Missions, and was always struck by his passion and energy for promoting Ireland as a world-class destination for investment. He was an outstanding statesman who represented Ireland on the international stage ardently,” Pierce said....
May 6, 2008
Agency Workers & Unions Misinformation
Support the Irish Economy in Challenging Times
Chambers Ireland has today (30/04/08) said that changes being called for by Irish trade unions regarding agency workers is unnecessary and unfounded. Furthermore these additional bureaucratic requirements will almost certainly result in job losses, reduced availability for those seeking temporary employment, and ultimately Irish competitiveness.......
May 1, 2008
Real Local Government Reform Put on the Long Finger....Again
Problem passed to Commission on Taxation
Chambers Ireland’s Ratepayers and Local Government Policy Council has today (22/04/08) questioned the rationale for shunting the issue of financing off the Department’s agenda of Local Government Reform.
Apr 22, 2008
Investing in Communities Key to Ireland’s Future Competitiveness
Open Schools Broadband Service to Other Stakeholders
Out of Hours
Chambers Ireland has today (21/04/08) noted the need for smart thinking to deliver on the vision of Ireland as a global leader. Speaking at the organisation’s Local Economic and Social Development Conference, sponsored by the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg), Dr. Chris Coughlan, President Elect said, “Ireland is at a crossroads as we move from a period of high and unprecedented growth that has delivered to so many, to a period that will be characterised by a certain amount of consolidation and change.”
Apr 21, 2008
Lack of Coordination in Transport Policy Remains Major Cause for Concern
Dublin Transport Authority Must Lead to Coherence
Chambers Ireland’s Transport Users Council (TUC) has today (14/04/08) reiterated its call for greater coherence in Irish transport following the publication of the Dublin Transport Authority (DTA) Bill.
Apr 14, 2008
Immigration and Residency Bill Does Not Go Far Enough
Still no Pathway to Citizenship for Migrant Workers
Bill should also cover PPS number validation by Government
Chambers Ireland’s Human Resources Policy Council has today (13/04/08) called for a clear pathway to citizenship for migrant workers in Ireland. In its submission on the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008, the Council expressed concerns about the ramifications of the Bill as currently drafted.
Apr 13, 2008
Chambers Ireland Calls for More Joined Up Thinking on Transport
Concern Expressed at the Balkanisation of Transport Roles and Responsibilities
Chambers Ireland’s Transport Users Council (TUC) has today (05/03/08) called for greater coherence in Irish transport policy as a matter of urgency, following the publication of the Transport 21 Annual Report. The current situation is bad for consumers, business, and Ireland as a whole.
Mar 5, 2008
Fifth Annual President's Awards for Corporate Social Responsibility Launched
Chambers Ireland has today (25/02/08) announced that nominations for the fifth annual President’s Awards for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) are now open and that a new Marketplace category is being introduced to the awards for the first time this year. The awards were launched in the House of Lord’s this morning by Sr. Stanislaus Kennedy, Chair, Immigrant Council of Ireland and John Lonergan, Governor, Mountjoy Prison.
Feb 25, 2008
Construction Slowdown Threatens Local Infrastructure and Services
Research published by Chambers Ireland today (24/01/08) has revealed that income from development contributions in 2006 constituted €0.67bn–an increase of almost 30% on the 2005.
Jan 24, 2008
Benchmarking: Chambers Ireland Responds
Following the publication of today’s (10/01/08) report of the Public Service Benchmarking Body, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive John Dunne said, “Benchmarking was established to replace the previous system of escalating relativity claims across the public sector. While we support the efforts to link public and private sector pay, it has evolved into a one-way system where public service wage levels only increase.”
Jan 10, 2008
