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Speaking today (5th March) on the publication of the Department of Enterprise’s Working Conditions Report, Chambers Ireland’s Chief Executive, Ian Talbot, said: “Chambers Ireland notes the findings of the report –specifically that certain sectors (Retail, Accommodation and Hospitality) are being disproportionately affected by the costs associated with these policy changes – confirming the content ...

As a key Strategic HR Partner of Fingal Chamber of Commerce, Adare Human Resource Management is calling on Chamber members to take part in their HR Barometer 8.1 Survey 2024, exploring key and specific areas to ensure you are provided with the most comprehensive research analysing the impacts, challenges and opportunities within the HR and Employment Law landscape in Ireland, and we invite you to ...

The National Transport Authority has today published the findings of its latest survey of walking, wheeling and cycling in the Dublin Metropolitan Area, which reveals that 71% of residents walk or wheel (meaning the use of a wheelchair or mobility scooter) at least five times a week, an increase from 64% in 2021, while 25% of residents cycle at least once a week.

Following the outcome of the Local Development Strategy (LDS) selection process, Heather Humphrey’s TD, Minister for Rural and Community Development and Minister for Social Protection signed the LEADER Funding Agreement for the implementation of the 2023-2027 programme in the Dublin sub-regional area on 26th January 2024.

The positive financial performance in 2023 reflected strong demand for leisure travel on both short haul and long haul routes. In 2023, Aer Lingus served 10.7 million passengers, operated its largest-ever North American network and added more routes and capacity to European destinations from Ireland. Business travel in 2023 lagged pre-Covid levels but is showing some signs of recovery in early ...

Fingal County Council has today unveiled a new Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP), presenting an energetic and forward-looking framework for one of Ireland's most rapidly expanding areas. This plan is the result of collaborative efforts involving local communities, individuals, businesses, organisations, and other significant contributors throughout the county, all aiming to steer Fingal ...

Fingal County Council are partnering with house builders throughout Fingal to bring over 400 new private homes at affordable prices onto the market in 11 communities across the county. As we continue to build new homes, Fingal County Council will be delivering a range of private properties for sale starting from €299,000.

Mr Jacobs delivered an insightful presentation that underscored Dublin Airport's critical role as a linchpin in Ireland's economic landscape. Jacobs highlighted several pivotal points, emphasising the airport's immense contribution to the national economy, generating €9.6 billion in Gross Value Added. Jacobs emphasised the pressing need for expansion, citing population growth projections that ...

The Bank’s current available funding for housing development is €1.75 billion. Today’s announcement represents a 40% increase in funding available for home building, with the ambition to support the construction of 25,000 units of all types including houses and large and smaller scale apartment developments. As part of this package, available funding for social and affordable housing will more ...

As part of the 2024-2025 programme, a number of organisations and groups from across the country will be appointed 'SDG Champions' to help raise awareness of the importance of the SDGs as the cornerstone of a fair, prosperous and sustainable future for all. As Champions, they will show through their own actions that everyone in society can make a contribution to the2030 Agenda for Sustainable ...