The Irish Times

Up to 20 new trade routes to continent in use after Brexit

Companies avoiding United Kingdom landbridge, according to Chambers Ireland

Wed Mar 23 2022 - 14:13

Hospitality sector relieved at ‘truly fantastic news’ of Covid restrictions easing

Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme extended until March 8th

Fri Jan 21 2022 - 22:23

Relief and despair among business groups at budget measures

Budget 2022: Retail and restaurant industry groups among the harshest critics of package

Tue Oct 12 2021 - 18:56

Back in business: How real is the economic bounceback?

A surprisingly strong economic rebound brings with it inflation, wage and cost pressures

Sat Oct 09 2021 - 06:00

Group calls on Minister to widen scheme for undocumented workers

Plans to regularise status may see thousands of migrants and their children excluded

Mon Sept 27 2021 - 00:01

Government urged to address vacancy and dereliction in towns and cities

Chambers Ireland says addressing these structural issues could revitalise urban environments

Mon Jul 19 2021 - 12:47

Most Irish business will undergo radical change as economy decarbonises - Harris

Over 1,000 companies to be supported in five-year Climate Ready initiative

Wed Apr 07 2021 - 14:06

Government’s remote working plan hailed as ‘ambitious vision’ but caution urged

Reaction: Unions say workers’ rights must be strengthened, while Ibec calls for ‘balance’

Fri Jan 15 2021 - 13:18

Economists warn GDP will fall again because of Level 5 restrictions

Call for Government to show how successive waves of opening and closing the economy can be avoided

Tue Oct 20 2020 - 18:10

Businesses call for more supports amid ‘devastating’ restrictions

Groups call for Government to use time ‘wisely’ as retailers warn of job losses

Tue Oct 20 2020 - 10:32

Business groups broadly welcome budget amid ‘twin threats’ of Brexit and Covid-19

Chambers Ireland says lack of urban recovery plan and failure to invest in affordability of childcare ‘missed opportunities’

Tue Oct 13 2020 - 19:16

Business breathes a sigh of relief as Level 5 averted for now

Cliff Taylor: Could the Government say no a second time to NPHET in a few weeks’ time?

Mon Oct 05 2020 - 17:43

Businesses see revenues fall even as economy reopens

Chambers Ireland survey details a pessimistic outlook for the rest of this year

Thu Sept 24 2020 - 06:00

Businesses welcome ‘step change’ towards public investment

Groups call on next government to provide ongoing support to help post-Covid survival

Tue Jun 16 2020 - 17:30

Firms brace for much lower revenue in next quarter, survey reveals

Chambers Ireland finds small businesses worst hit by lockdown and invoice arrears

Wed Jun 10 2020 - 06:00

Employers have ‘absolute duty’ to stick to new pandemic protocols

Return to Work Safety Protocol critical to reopening businesses shortly amid Covid-19

Sat May 09 2020 - 16:40

Irish businesses see revenue fall by 60% amid Covid-19 restrictions

One-third of businesses shut completely and SMEs facing cash shortages, survey shows

Thu Apr 30 2020 - 16:55

Proposed changes to water charges are ‘too inflexible’ says lobby group

Businesses will be put on wrong tariffs due to Covid-19 lockdown, says Chambers Ireland

Mon Apr 20 2020 - 18:23

Coronavirus: cash squeeze in Ireland’s SMEs threatens economy

Smart Money: Some bills can be deferred – but many cannot and these threaten the future of many companies

Thu Apr 16 2020 - 11:51

Coalition of firms and unions calls for regularisation of undocumented workers

Open letter to FG and FF highlights importance of those who are undocumented, many of whom are in frontline sectors

Tue Apr 14 2020 - 18:29

Business fears 60% fall in sales over next three months

Chambers Ireland survey finds 20% of companies have laid off all of their staff

Thu Apr 09 2020 - 05:40

Coronavirus: can we start to estimate the impact on the Irish economy?

Smart Money: half a million people are now out of work as the impact starts to bite

Thu Apr 02 2020 - 13:27

Just how bad will coronavirus be for Irish business?

Smart Money: Increased Government response is sure to speed up decline in activity

Thu Mar 12 2020 - 12:22

Government urged to focus on Irish companies, not just FDI

Budget 2020: Greater incentives for Irish businesses needed says Dublin Chamber

Tue Sept 24 2019 - 13:20

VAT and corporation tax receipts help Exchequer to near-€900m surplus

Latest returns show increases in all of State's revenue sources, but income tax receipts still behind expectations

Fri Aug 02 2019 - 20:17

Will Boris Johnson send sterling spiralling towards parity – and what would this mean?

Smart Money: How does a plunge affect the economy and consumers?

Thu Jul 18 2019 - 12:09

Irish companies told to ramp up contingency plans after UK Brexit vote

‘Radical recalibration’ of business models may be required

Wed Jan 16 2019 - 11:04

EU Commission pushes ahead with plan to end unanimity on tax

Move would meet strong opposition from the Government and from Irish businesses

Thu Jan 03 2019 - 05:55

Irish firms are struggling to prepare for life after Brexit

Cliff Taylor: Businesses have faced uncertainty since the vote in the summer of 2016

Fri Oct 19 2018 - 05:40

Economic statement a ‘well crafted exercise in expectation management’

Business and economic commentators have mixed reaction to Summer Economic Statement

Tue Jun 19 2018 - 20:11

Apple data centre: Low lies appeal of Athenry

Agenda: Decision to abandon project will make it harder to attract investors

Fri May 11 2018 - 06:00

Businesses lose out on Storm Emma warnings

Dublin city centre businesses lost up to €25m, representative group says

Tue Mar 06 2018 - 03:07

Status-quo Brexit transition would provide certainty – Chambers Ireland

Alliance of European chambers have urged negotiators to create clarity on future trading relationship

Mon Dec 11 2017 - 13:00

High tax, poor infrastructure and housing crisis hitting business negatively

Oireachtas committee hears from lobby groups on cost of doing business in Ireland

Tue Oct 24 2017 - 18:18