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Green Light for DART Underground, Metro North
		26/7/2010 The Government’s decision to include Metro North and DART Underground in ‘Infrastructure Investment Priorities 2010-2016’ will reduce the huge cost of traffic congestion on Dublin businesses. Read Article

Local Government Inefficiency Costs Half Billion to Businesses, Taxpayers
		23/7/2010 Cutting cost of local government by 10% of their annual budget will hugely improve an inefficient system and would equate in Dublin to to approximately €170 million in savings. Read Article

Have your say on the revision of the Working Time Directive
		8/7/2010 The issue of working time is back on the EU's agenda. Dublin Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to give your opinion on the revision of this Directive. Read Article

Government Must Let Private Investment Keep Infrastructure Projects Going
		6/7/2010 Responding to reports that Government is planning to cuts a number of transport projects, Dublin Chamber has called on them to seek private sector support to ensure they are delivered. Read Article

Holes in Dublin Mayor Legislation Need to Be Plugged
		5/7/2010 Dublin Chamber believes that Dublin Mayor legislation will make huge improvements to Dublin's local government, but are concerned at lack of local government reform and efficiency in it. Read Article

Government Needs to Back Winner in DART Underground
		30/6/2010 DART Underground is essential to address Dublin and Ireland’s infrastructure deficit and should provide a 2.5 to 1 return on investment. Read Article

Luas Build Needs To Be Linked To Other Transport Projects
		22/6/2010 Luas BxD is an essential element in delivering an integrated public transport system in Dublin but its construction needs to integrated with Metro North and DART Underground. Read Article

Government Approach to Strategic Infrastructure Projects Questioned
		22/6/2010 Delays to major infrastructure projects in the Dublin City Region are undermining the region’s competitiveness and prospects of national economic recovery, according to President Peter Brennan. Read Article

Ireland Dependent on Ports to Deliver Economic Recovery
		22/6/2010 Disappointment that the development of Dublin Port has been set back by An Bord Pleanála decision not to grant permission for the 21 hectare expansion of the north port area. Read Article

Aviva Stadium to Contribute €125 Million to Irish GNP in First Year of Operation
		14/5/2010 Out-of-state fans coming to Aviva Stadium are expected to contribute €125 million to the Irish economy in its first year of operation, according to Dublin Chamber of Commerce. Read Article

Call On Taoiseach to Put Champion In Charge Of €75 Billion Green Economy Opportunity
		12/5/2010 The Taoiseach needs to identify a leader in Government to ensure the investment programmes announced by semi-state companies and other projected investments in are advanced. Read Article

Recruiting ‘Ambassadors’ for Ireland’s Business Tourism
		11/5/2010 Dublin hosts a major international health conference attracting over 1,000 attendees from 44 countries, bringing in an estimated €1.6 million. Read Article

Increased frequency on improved bus routes
		22/4/2010 Dublin Bus’ network redesign will better serve the new patterns of settlement that emerged during the boom years, offering customers more direct, frequent and reliable services. Read Article

Dublin City Draft Development Plan 2011-2017 - Dublin Chamber Response
		19/4/2010 Dublin’s Fear of Heights Has Cost County Economy €12bn Read Article

Opening of Clongriffin Station Welcomed
		19/4/2010 Clongriffin Station, which is located between Howth Junction & Donaghmede Station and Portmarnock Station, will be serviced by all DART services to and from Malahide. Read Article

Dublin City Development Plan - Dublin Chamber initial submission
		14/4/2010 Dublin Chamber's initial submission into the first phase of preparation of Dublin City Council's City Development Plan 2011-2017. Read Article

Dublin City Draft Development Plan 2011-2017 - Dublin Chamber Response
		14/4/2010 Dublin’s Fear of Heights Has Cost County Economy €12bn Read Article

Do you want to be your own boss?
		14/4/2010 More than twice as many men as women in Ireland start their own business. The Enterprise Europe Network in Dublin Chamber of Commerce would like to see more women considering this as a career option. Read Article

A Welcomed Wireless Connection Between Two Cities
		6/4/2010 Dublin Chamber and Cork Chamber welcomed the Iarnrod Eireann’s wi-fi trial on the Dublin to Cork route. Read Article

Credible Mayor with Proven Track Record Required to Manage €2.5bn Dublin Budget
		9/2/2010 The Taoiseach will be called on to show his support for a Dublin Mayor with wide-ranging powers and authority by the Dublin Chamber. Read Article

Inaugural Address of President
		9/2/2010 Peter Brennan, Dublin Chamber President, addresses the AGM Dinner on the Chamber's policy agenda for 2010. Read Article

AGM Dinner Speeches
		8/2/2010 Listen to the AGM Dinner 2010 addresses of Taoiseach Brian Cowen and Dublin Chamber President Peter Brennan. Read Article

DAA Boosts Tourism & Exports
		22/1/2010 The Dublin Airport Authority incentive scheme provides a much-needed boost to Ireland’s tourism and export sectors, at a time when the actions of others are putting them at risk. Read Article

Business encourage Water Conservation, But Blame Lack of Meters for Problems
		12/1/2010 The current water shortage in Dublin is a result of not having domestic water metering in place. Read Article

The Big Chill: Dublin Chamber Response
		7/1/2010 Dublin local authorities must grit the footpaths around the main public transport hubs in the capital. Read Article

County Wide Reduction in Rates Could Save Thousands of Jobs
		21/12/2009 Councillors called on to make a 10 per cent in rates in advance of three of four Dublin local authority votes this evening. Read Article

AccessEU-19th Edition (December 2009) of the Enterprise Europe Network Newsletter
		21/12/2009 The December issue of the Enterprise Europe Network newsletter is now available for download Read Article

10% Rates Cut will Save Jobs
		17/12/2009 Dublin Chamber calls for the pro-enterprise decision proposed by the Fingal County Manager to reduce commercial rates by 10% in 2010 to be duplicated in Dublin’s three remaining local authorities. Read Article

Four Dublin Businesswomen named as European Entrepreneurship Ambassadors
		16/12/2009 Four Dublin businesswomen have been appointed to the European Network of Female Entrepreneurship Ambassadors at the European Commission Representation in Ireland yesterday. Read Article

Budget 2010 Response
		9/12/2009 Budget passes the 'Newry Test'. Government takes on board Chamber recommendation of Local Government efficiency review. Read Article

AccessEU - 18th Edition (November 2009) of the Enterprise Europe Network Newsletter
		9/12/2009 The November issue of the Enterprise Europe Network newsletter is now available for download Read Article

Opening of Luas Docklands Welcomed
		8/12/2009 Today’s opening of the extension of the Luas Red Line from Connelly Station to the O2 makes another part of the city easier to access for workers and visitors. Read Article

Airport Charges Directly Linked to Investment
		7/12/2009 Dublin Chamber welcomes the decision by the Commission for Aviation Regulation to provide Dublin Airport Authority with the necessary fee structure to provide for better facilities for passengers. Read Article

Listen to the 'Top Ten Virgin Values'
		7/12/2009 John Pearson, Co-Founder of Virign Radio, shared his unique experiences building the Virgin brand and as right-hand man to Richard Branson. Read Article

Speech - PJ Timmins, President Dublin Chamber, Christmas Networking Lunch
		4/12/2009 Read Article

Listen to Frank Maguire, formerly KFC & Fed Ex
		2/12/2009 Frank Maguire, one of the most celebrated business gurus, gave an inspiration talk at the Dublin Chamber. Listen to his talk here. Read Article

SME consultation on a review of the WTO Information Technology Agreement (ITA)
		30/11/2009 The Information Technology Agreement (ITA) extends duty free treatment to mainly ICT goods for professional use. The European Commission wishes to launch negotiations in the World Trade Organisation on expanded product coverage, removal of Non-Ta Read Article

Dublin Chamber Pre-Budget Submission
		20/11/2009 Dublin Chamber believes that the focus of Budget 2010 must be on reducing public expenditure, whilst broadening the tax base but holding the overall burden of taxation constant. Read Article

Presentation from the Annual Transport 21 Briefing
		18/11/2009 Read & listen to the presentations given at this year's Annual Transport 21 Briefing. Read Article

‘Bord Snip’ Needed for Local Government
		17/11/2009 Dublin Chamber has called on Government to reconvene ‘An Bord Snip’, led by Colm McCarthy, to look for cost savings in local government. Read Article

Listen to David Bunworth, Bord Gais
		5/11/2009 At this morning's Business Breakfast, David Bunworth, MD of Energy Supply for Bord Gais, presents on the Bord Gais strategy and 'the Big Switch' campaign. Read Article

President's Speech to Annual Dinner
		21/10/2009 Speech of PJ Timmins, Dublin Chamber President, at the Dublin Chamber Annual Dinner. Read Article

Businesses Cut Costs, Mayor Needed for Local Government to do same
		21/10/2009 Business wants a directly elected Mayor for Dublin to reduce cost of local government to help reduce the cost on them. Read Article

Watch Steve Felice of Dell Address Chamber
		21/10/2009 Stephen J. Felice, President, Small and Medium Business, Dell - spoke to members about Running A Business, Innovation, Virtualisation, and Cloud Computing. Read Article

Listen to the Annual Dinner speeches
		20/10/2009 Hear the full speeches that reported on in the media from Minister Lenihan, Denis O'Brien and PJ Timmins at the Dublin Chamber Annual Dinner. Read Article

Listen to the MD of McDonald's Ireland
		8/10/2009 John Atherton, Managing Director of McDonald's Ireland, addressed the Dublin Chamber's Business Breakfast. Read Article

Chamber members speak up on importance of a YES vote for Lisbon
		1/10/2009 In separate articles, Jack Golden of CRH and Ciaran Ennis of IBM argue the business case for a YES vote on Friday. Read Article

AccessEU - 16th Edition (September 2009) of the Enterprise Europe Network Newsletter
		29/9/2009 The September issue of the Enterprise Europe Network newsletter is now available for download. Read Article

Employers Flexible to Workers Needing Special Arrangements for Lisbon Vote
		28/9/2009 Ahead of Friday’s vote on the Lisbon Treaty, Dublin Chamber of Commerce is calling on companies to work with employees, who need to make special arrangements to get to the polling station. Read Article

Local Business Owners Lead ‘YES’ Lisbon Campaign
		25/9/2009 It's people not posters key to referendum win. Dublin Chamber is asking all members to get out and help campaign for a YES vote to Lisbon. Read Article

Business Partner Search Bulletin \| September 2009
		24/9/2009 Interested in trading in Europe? The September issue of the Business Partner Search Bulletin is now available for download. It includes a sample of companies who are currently looking to connect with Irish businesses. Read Article

CRH Supports a YES Vote for Lisbon
		14/9/2009 Jack Golden of CRH recently called on business leaders to support the YES vote, which will have a profound effect on business. Read Article

New Bill Good for Bus Passengers
		14/9/2009 Dublin Chamber welcomes the new Public Transport Regulation Bill. Read Article

Response to Commission on Taxation’s Recommendations
		7/9/2009 Dublin Chamber comments on: Annual Property Tax recommendation replaces unsustainable tax system with an inefficient one; Public transport alternatives a prerequisite to congestion charging or road pricing proposals; Broadening of the commercial ra Read Article

DTA Delivery Key to Dublin’s Competitiveness
		4/9/2009 Appointment of John Fitzgerald as chairperson of the soon-to-be-established Dublin Transport Authority and Gerry Murphy as chief executive officer designate is a positive step in restoring Dublin’s international competitiveness. Read Article

AccessEU - 15th Edition (August 2009) of Enterprise Europe Network Newsletter
		21/8/2009 The August issue of the Enterprise Europe Network newsletter is now available for download. Read Article

Debtor Days Triple
		17/8/2009 Average debtor days for businesses have tripled since last year. Government should assist by speeding up the payments it owes to companies, in particular by reducing the waiting time for redundancy rebate claims, according to Dublin Chamber of Commer Read Article

Business Partern Search Bulletin - August 2009
		14/8/2009 The August issue of the Business Partner Search Bulletin is now available for download. It includes a sample of companies who are currently looking to connect with Irish businesses. Read Article

Parking charges in the City Centre
		12/8/2009 Dublin Chamber welcomes the City Council's review of its parking policy and byelaws to encourage shoppers and tourists into the city centre. Read Article

Private sector freezing or cutting pay, Public sector must duplicate
		10/8/2009 Chamber members are making tough decisions, according to a new survey. With 9 in 10 companies freezing or reducing pay, Dublin Chamber is calling on Government to follow suit. Read Article

Port Capacity Time Bomb
		7/8/2009 An independent report highlights need for additional port capacity in Ireland, and encourages competition between ports to provide it. These findings pave the way for the further development of Dublin Port, says Dublin Chamber of Commerce. Read Article

AccessEU -14th Edition (July 2009) of Enterprise Europe Network Newsletter
		27/7/2009 The July issue of the Enterprise Europe Network newsletter is now available for download. Read Article

Enterprise Europe Network factsheets: EU labour law
		24/7/2009 General overview of EU employment legislation, including Irish implementation of EU labour law. Read Article \| Download pdf

International Content Services Centre Proposal Good For Digital Industry
		21/7/2009 A Dublin based International Content Services Centre (ICSC) would help maximise the return on investment in creating a Smart Economy, according to Dublin Chamber. Minister Ryan’s proposal for ICSC would offer businesses in the digital industry a cent Read Article

Businesses Need Recommendation on Local Government Financing Implemented Immediately
		17/7/2009 Expert group's recommendation on self-financing local authorities necessary to elevate pressure on local businesses, says Dublin Chamber of Commerce. Dublin Chamber believes that locally determined and levied domestic rates and charges are required Read Article

Dublin prices drop more in a year than outside Dublin
		26/6/2009 Price differences between Dublin and outside Dublin has dropped slightly, but Dublin businesses says recent rates and charges increases by Dublin's local councils are a barrier to price equality. Read Article

AccessEU - 13th Edition (June 2009) of Enterprise Europe Network Newsletter
		24/6/2009 The June issue of the Enterprise Europe Network newsletter is now available for download Read Article

Government’s New Broadband Strategy Disconnected
		23/6/2009 The Government’s new broadband strategy is misplaced in its exclusive focus on rural access at the expensive of providing high speed broadband, according to the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. Read Article

June ezine
		18/6/2009 Dublin Chamber's June ezine Read Article

Agenda for Local Elections - NCC Cities report welcomed
		3/6/2009 Dublin Chamber welcomes the launch of the National Competitiveness Council report, Our Cities: Drivers of National Competitiveness. Read Article

AccessEU -12th Edition (May 2009) of Enterprise Europe Network Newsletter
		25/5/2009 The May issue of the Enterprise Europe Network newsletter is now available for download Read Article

Local elections about saving jobs through reduced rates
		24/5/2009 Chamber focuses voters and candidates attention on reducing commercial rates to help save jobs. Read Article

Smarter Contracting in Challenging Times
		13/5/2009 View a recent presentation on the current market trends and common pitfalls when negotiating and managing business critical contracts. Read Article

Dublin Mayor Key to Better Regional Government
		12/5/2009 The announcement of a directly elected Mayor for Dublin by 2010, with real executive powers, will help the region compete for international jobs and investment, according to Dublin Chamber of Commerce. Read Article

Bus Gate Proposal Will Cost Jobs & Revenue for Council
		11/5/2009 The premature introduction of a Bus Gate at College Green will lead to firm closures, job losses and lower commercial revenue for the City, according to the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. Read Article

UPC's Robert Dunn Presents to Chamber
		28/4/2009 Robert Dunn of UPC (formerly Chorus/NTL) spoke to members about how UPC has been developing its reputation and services in Ireland. Read Article

Cost Reduction Presentation
		27/4/2009 Advise on the key issues confronting organisations today and the approaches being adopted to address these challenges. Read Article

AccessEU -11th Edition (April 2009) of Enterprise Europe Network Newsletter
		23/4/2009 The April issue of the Enterprise Europe Network newsletter is now available for download Read Article

Budget Briefing - Presentations
		17/4/2009 Expert analysis of the Budget changes with meaningful and practical advice by Russell Brennan Keane and Ulster Bank. Read Article

Six Step Budget is Two Steps Short
		9/4/2009 Dublin Chamber welcomes many of the steps taken in the budget, but feels that the opportunity has been missed to boost business and consumer confidence to support employment. Read Article

ESB Networks Presentation on Dublin Upgrade
		2/4/2009 ESB Networks explained the role and structure of ESB Networks, the strategic vision of the company to 2020 and the future infrastructure plans for Dublin to meet electricity demand in the coming years. Read Article

Commitment to Metro North Counters Ill-Informed Comment
		1/4/2009 Dublin Chamber welcomes the statement by Transport Minister that Metro North will continue, but is disappointed that the economic benefit analysis hasn't been made public to remove lingering doubts. Read Article

‘No Cost’ Legislation Part of Emergency Budget Solution
		30/3/2009 In the Supplementary Budget, the Minister for Finance needs to help firms cut their costs, manage their cash-flow and stimulate confidence so that they can keep people in employment, according to the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. Read Article

Dublin Chamber supports Ideas Campaign
		18/3/2009 The Ideas Campaign (http://www.IdeasCampaign.ie) is an independent voluntary initiative designed to capture people's ideas for stimulating Ireland's economy. Read Article

Traffic in Dublin
		2/3/2009 The Dublin Chamber of Commerce has been campaigning on your behalf on the construction impact of Metro North, the DART Underground and Luas BXD. Read Article

Transport 21 \| Three Years On
		26/2/2009 View the presentations from the Dublin Chamber's Third Anniversary of Transport 21 policy briefing, held on 25 November 2008. Read Article

Taoiseach Addressing AGM Dinner
		26/2/2009 Taoiseach responds to new President's AGM speech. Read Article

Business Breakfast with Lucy Gaffney, Communicorp
		13/2/2009 Listen to Lucy Gaffney, Chairperson of Communicorp, address attendees at the Dublin Chamber's Business Breakfast on 12 February 2009. Read Article

Inaugural Address of PJ Timmins
		11/2/2009 PJ Timmins's Inaugural Address at the Dublin Chamber AGM. Read Article

Costs, Cash-flow Top Business Priorities
		5/2/2009 Newly elected President of Chamber, PJ Timmins, presented findings survey of a Chamber survey that has found that reducing cost is the major priority for most businesses. Read Article

Local commercial rates need to follow inflation down
		4/2/2009 Commercial rates must be cut by Dublin City Council at their January Council meeting. Read Article

UEFA Cup final in Dublin to bring €50-100 Million to Irish Economy
		3/2/2009 UEFA Cup final in the new Lansdowne Stadium to contribute between €50 and €100 million to the Irish economy. Read Article

No Travel Alternatives, No Congestion Charge
		3/2/2009 Congestion charges have been ruled out by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce as a remedy to Dublin’s traffic problems. Read Article

Dublin Prices Drop But High Business Costs Remain
		8/1/2009 Latest CSO figures show price difference between Dublin and the Outside Dublin has dropped, but business costs need to be address for further gains to be made. Read Article

Bus Cuts Will Cause Traffic Chaos in Dublin
		18/12/2008 Increasing public transport usage and reducing the reliance on the private car will never be realised if plans for Dublin Bus move ahead, according to Dublin Chamber. Read Article

Not Sugar Coating It
		10/12/2008 Sir Alan Sugar's Q&A session at the Dublin Chamber Christmas Lunch, kindly sponsored by Bank of Ireland Business Banking. Read Article

Iarnród Éireann Gives Dublin Shoppers a Break
		10/12/2008 ‘Get to Dublin for a tenner’ – special rate from Iarnród Éireann is a great idea to help attract shoppers to Dublin, according to Dublin Chamber. Read Article

Free parking needed to balance increase in Dublin fees for shoppers
		1/12/2008 Dublin City Council’s increase in parking fees should be used to make parking free on Saturdays and Sundays in the city, according to Dublin Chamber. Read Article

Dublin Rates Hike Cost Jobs and Investment
		17/11/2008 Dublin Chamber warns Dublin City Council that any increase in commercial rates and water charges will severely undermine the profitability of Dublin businesses, leading to job cuts. Read Article

Dublin Chamber submission on Metro North
		30/10/2008 Dublin Chamber submission to an Bord Pleanala on the RPA's Railway Order for Metro North Read Article

Dublin Chamber Annual Dinner 2008
		17/10/2008 Dublin Chamber of Commerce President, Margaret Sweeney, has called for the Government and the Business Community to create an environment in which Ireland can trade itself through the current financial uncertainty. Read Article \| Download

Opening of Clondalkin Fonthill station welcomed
		15/10/2008 The opening of the Clondalkin Fonthill railway station on Monday 13th October, ahead of schedule, is another welcomed piece of infrastructure for commuters in the Greater Dublin Area. Read Article

Impact of Budget 2009 on Business
		14/10/2008 Dublin Chamber has analysed the impact of Budget 2009 on business, from the introduction of a Property Tax to the commitment to Public Transport. Read Article

Public Bonds to Help Fund Infrastructure
		28/9/2008 Dublin Chamber has proposed in its pre-Budget Submission to the Department of Finance that the Government should look to bring in business and individual investment through expanded use of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) during these tighter times Read Article

Metro North Funding Vital For Future Competitiveness of City
		25/9/2008 Recent reports that the funding of the Metro North is under threat has Dublin Chamber concerned about the city region’s ability to be internationally competitive. Read Article

Brown’s Computers for School Kids Plan Needed in Ireland
		25/9/2008 Dublin Chamber has called on the Minister for Education and Science to introduce a computer voucher scheme for schoolchildren who cannot afford internet access, following on from a new initiative outlined by UK PM Gordon Brown. Read Article

Irish Rail Must Catch-up with Metro North
		12/9/2008 Dublin Chamber is warning that if Irish Rail does not accelerate their planning for the Interconnector to ensure that its construction runs concurrently, businesses and jobs in the city will suffer. Read Article

Dublin’s Big Dig. Business outlines ‘the Pain and the Gain’
		10/9/2008 Dublin business has given their strong support for the construction of Dublin Transport 21 projects, but strongly call for the proposed eight year construction period to be reduced to five years. Read Article

Report reveals Council is sweeping aside City’s litter
		1/9/2008 A recent report has revealed levels of litter in the capital have plummeted. Read Article

Government Strategy on Next Generation Broadband
		26/8/2008 Chamber invites members feed into response on Dublin's needs for broadband into the future. Read Article

Dublin Chamber welcomes opening of Park West and Cherry Orchard station
		5/8/2008 The Park West and Cherry Orchard railway station opened today ahead of schedule. This new station is another welcomed piece of infrastructure for commuters in the Greater Dublin Area. Read Article

Planning Permission for Northern Quarter
		28/7/2008 Dublin Chamber of Commerce warmly welcomes An Bord Pleanála’s decision to grant planning permission to redevelop the Northern Quarter. Read Article

Despite Revenue Keep Focused on Capital Investment
		3/7/2008 Following the announcement that the Exchequer revenue is behind target, the Chamber has called on the Taoiseach and the Minister of Finance to sustain capital investment. Read Article

Response to Consultation Paper on Next Generation Broadband
		3/7/2008 The Government’s new next generation broadband paper sets a target for universal low speed broadband coverage, but sets no clear target for a high speed network. Read Article

Competitive Dublin Market Offers Good Prices and Choice for Consumers
		19/6/2008 Dublin Chamber respone to the CSO bi-annual average price analysis of Dublin vs. outside Dublin. Read Article

All Island Business Monitor 2007/2008
		16/6/2008 The first Annual Report of the Business Monitor published today by BT and InterTradeIreland, shows that despite the current economic climate, business confidence for the future of an all-island economy remains resilient. Read Article \| Download pdf

Business rejects any new taxation of enterprise, tourist and retail activity
		19/5/2008 Response to Dublin City Council’s submission into the Commission on Taxation Read Article

No congestion charging without public transport alternatives
		19/5/2008 Transport plans for Dublin can be successfully delivered if all the agencies involved give their total commitment and maximum effort over the coming years. However, plans to introduce congestion charging are premature and must not be considered until Read Article




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