Chambers Ireland launches Budget 2023 Submission
There are three principal areas which Chambers Ireland has identified the government to focus on:HousingSkills & TalentEnergy Speaking at the launch of their Submission for Budget 2023, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, Ian Talbot, said, “For our members there are three interlocking struggles which businesses in Ireland are facing: Housing, talent, and energy dominate the conversations of businesses throughout the county. “Many of the problems we are experiencing arose from the decade of underinvestment
Waterford City and County Development Plan launched
The Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022-2028 was officially launched by the Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. John O’Leary. The plan, which was fully adopted by Elected Members of Waterford City and County Council last month, is a statutory planning document, covering the six-year period from 2022-2028 and guides the day-to-day operation of the Planning Authority and broader strategic investment decision making. The City and County Development Plan is the principal planning
Chambers Ireland welcomes the Summer Economic Statement, but expresses some concerns
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business throughout Ireland, largely welcomes the government’s plan for Budget 2023 as outlined in today’s (4 July 2022) Summer Economic Statement, but expresses some concerns about the focus. Speaking after the launch of the statement, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, Ian Talbot said, “The strong emphasis on infrastructure in the Summer Economic Statement is welcome, many of the difficulties that employers and workers are experiencing have arisen as a result of insufficient
Changes to the Russia/Ukraine Regulations as of 3 June 2022
In response to the EU’s adoption of sanctions, the Central Bank has established a dedicated Russian/Ukraine Regulations page on its website. This page sets out important information including, details regarding the sanctions that have been adopted; financial sanctions requirements; what to do if a match or “hit” of a sanction occurs; how to apply for authorisations/derogations, etc. This page also includes a Frequently Asked Questions section, which covers items such as – ‘what are financial sanctions?’,
Allowing students to work extra hours is good for students and good for the economy
A Government decision to extend the earned income disregard for students who undertake employment during the summer period is good news for students and good news for the economy, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Waterford Senator John Cummins said, “Students had been concerned about losing their SUSI grant for the 2023/24 academic year if they took on extra working hours this summer. “That’s why I recently advocated for an increase in the earned income disregard for the student grant to allow them that
Network Magazine - Issue 19
IN THIS ISSUE:Under the microscope - Professor Veronica Campbell, SETU's first PresidentSETU — a regional gamechangerSETU will establish the south east as the place of choice for talent and investmentCareer u-turn for brave TraceyWorking from Home and the Hybrid ChallengeSpring review with Waterford CouncilPTSB — Simple banking solutions for small businessesOfficeMaster takes on Promotive’s customer baseWaterford businesses committed to green agendaUrban Forest at Airport Business ParkFast fashion is no
Businesses in Waterford urged to apply for new apprenticeship grant
Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has urged employers in Waterford to take on apprentices and avail of new financial supports to do so. Over 2,500 people have been registered as an apprentice so far this year – higher than the same period in 2019, 2020 and 2021. Businesses who take on apprentices are now entitled to a €2,000 payment - €1,000 in June and a further €1,000 at the end of the year. In addition, employers who take on an underrepresented gender are entitled to an additional
Waterford Chamber meeting with Ivana Bacik
Waterford Chamber held a positive and engaging meeting with Ivana Bacik TD, Leader of the Labour Party, this week where we discussed the challenges and opportunities for Waterford.
Extension of 9% VAT rate for the tourism and hospitality sectors
Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has welcomed the extension of the 9% Value Added Tax (VAT) rate for the tourism and hospitality industry for a further six months. The proposal was approved by Government at a Cabinet meeting yesterday. The 9% VAT rate will therefore remain for these sectors until the 28th February 2023. The estimated cost of this further extension is €250m. This extension will cover the same goods and services as the original measure; restaurants, supplies, tourist accommodation,
Waterford Chamber seeks clarity on TU funding from Minister Harris
Following intense questioning from a select number of Waterford Chamber members at a private meeting on Monday, Minister of Further and Higher Education, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD, was emphatic that “the debate is over” on university versus technological university. After so many false dawns, he said he completely understands that there is a healthy degree of scepticism but that he wants Waterford Chamber members to be absolutely secure in the knowledge that there will be “a world-class
Minister announces Chair of South East Technological University on historic visit to Waterford
Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) welcomed the announcement today of the appointment of Prof Patrick Prendergast as the incoming Chair of the new South East Technological University (SETU). The announcement was made by the Minster for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD, in a visit to the institute this morning. Speaking in Waterford today Minister Harris said “I have formally granted designation status to the fifth technological university in the
Portalis – exploring the earliest connection between Ireland and Wales
The €1.95 million project aims to raise awareness, protect shared cultural and natural heritage and support sustainable engagement, establishing two new experiential tourism and cultural cross-border networks. Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT)’s School of Humanities leads a new transdisciplinary pilot project exploring the earliest connection between Ireland and Wales. Portalis maps the story of the first human journey between Ireland and Wales dating back to the Mesolithic period, in the context of
2022 the year of delivery according to Housing Minister
“Waterford has immense potential”, according to Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien TD, as he addressed Waterford Chamber members during a live Zoom meeting. He went on to say, “There are a lot of people in Waterford with serious drive and there is a definite vision for the city and the region.” The Minister was invited by Waterford Chamber to listen to the challenges and opportunities in terms of housing, planning and development in the city and county and during the hour-long meeting, Niall Harrington,
