Emma Kerins, International Affairs Executive, Chambers Ireland attended the recent European Movement Ireland briefing on the Maltese Presidency of the Council of the EU. Read her report below on the areas of importance for Irish business As the business community looks towards 2017, many challenges loom on the horizon. The consequences of Brexit have yet to become
by Emma Kerins, International Affairs Executive, Chambers Ireland On Friday the 20th January, President Donald Trump gave his inaugural address, outlining the priorities for his presidency. Inaugural speeches are typically aimed at unifying the nation post election, outing broad policy objectives and particularly highlighting priorities for the United States with regard to its foreign policy and
By Emma Kerins, International Affairs Executive Following several years of consultation, the Human Rights Unit of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade launched Ireland’s National Action Plan to implement the UN Guiding Principle on Business and Human Rights. Speaking at the launch (15/11/2017), Minister Simon Coveney called for promotion of responsible business practices at