It is very disappointing to read today that the Government has confirmed a delay in the roll out of the National Broadband Plan. Reports state that the plan will be delayed due to planning and procedural issues and negotiations with those bidding to deliver the plan will not commence until later this year. This could potentially delay
The National Competitiveness Council’s ‘Costs of Doing Business in Ireland 2016’ report published today (21 April 2016) highlights the many risks facing Irish economic growth and the need to address cost competitiveness in our economy. Commenting on the publication of the report, Mark O’Mahoney, Chambers Ireland said, “This report is a reminder that despite continued
In recent years and months Chambers Ireland has repeatedly called for strategic investment in infrastructure. As part of our General Election manifesto, A Vision for 2021, we called on the next Government to be resolute in its commitment to secure and sustain our economic future and focus on the development of our capacity to grow. Capital investment
The National Competitiveness Council last week issued its Why Competitiveness Matters Bulletin. Its key message during this time of political uncertainty in Ireland is that, “the same urgency and commitment that went into bringing down the government deficit, stabilising debt levels and securing the banking system must now go into maintaining and improving competitiveness.” We absolutely