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Chambers Ireland in association with the Irish Bank Federation has issued an invitation to the launch of a Small Business Finance Website on Thursday, 9th February 2012.
For particulars on the launch click here: IBF Small Business Finance Website

The first Asia Pacific Chambers Congress (APCC) which will be held in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, China from 29th March to the morning of 30th March, 2012. Hosted by China Chamber of International Commerce (CCOIC), the Congress aims at strengthening close links and cooperation among the Asia Pacific business community, promoting economic recovery in the Asia Pacific region, discussing economic and trade issues in the Asia Pacific region, and advancing regional economic and trade cooperation. It will provide an effective platform…

 The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Mr. Phil Hogan T.D., on 23rd December 2011 published a new draft Framework for Sustainable Development for Ireland for public consultation.
The draft Framework for Sustainable Development in Ireland is now available for public consultation and may be downloaded on the webpages of the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government (www.environ.ie)
To view the Ministers Press Release click here: Draft Framework for Sustainable Development for Ireland…

The Clare Business Bowling Championships will be held on January 26th 2012 in the Leisure Centre Drumbiggle Ennnis. Teams of 4 @ €60 per team. An enjoyable evening is guaranteed.

For full particulars and Booking Form click here: Bowling Booking Form

Draft retail planning guidelines Dec 2011 Chambers Ireland

Come learn about opportunities for your company in Phoenix and the United States at this unique symposium designed for executives of international companies in the Cleantech industries on May 16-18, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.

For full particulars please click here: Clean Tech Symposium Flyer _May 2012_

GDP: Budget based on expected 1.3% growth forecast in 2012

Income tax: No increase (but see property relief surcharge at end)

VAT: Raised by 2% to 23%

Universal Social Charge: Exemption raised from €4,000 to €10,000 – this is positive and incentive to work for 330,000 people typically in lower paid/part time jobs

Stamp Duty on Commercial Property: Commercial property rate lowered from 6% to 2%. Also announcement that Upward only rent review legislation can’t be delivered upon. This could…

Contact: Margaret Neylon
Ennis Chamber
065 684 2988

Contact: Diane Tyler
Cahill Taxation
065 684 0630

24^th November 2011

Cahill Taxation and Ennis Chamber to host Budget 2012 Breakfast Briefing

Cahill Taxation and Ennis Chamber will host a breakfast briefing on Budget 2012 on Wednesday 7th December, 2011. The briefing will take place in the Temple Gate Hotel in Ennis from 7.45am to 9.30am.

The briefing will analyse how the previous day’s Budget will…