Chamber Chambers Ireland Weekly Digest

Chambers Ireland Weekly Digest                           25 March 2019

 

Chambers Ireland CSR Awards 2019 – Applications deadline next Monday!

Applications are now open for the CSR Awards 2019 – for info on the 2019 awards and to apply, please visit: www.csrawards.ie

Use the #CSRAwards2019 hashtag to keep up to date on social media!

Applications deadline is *this day next week* on 12PM Monday 1^st of April 2019.

Should you have any queries please contact .

 

Chamber Governance Training 2019

Register today for a free one-day Chamber training workshop on Chamber Governance at the Red Cow Moran Hotel on 28^th March 2019 from 10.30am to 3.30pm.

This workshop is ideally suited to Chamber Board Members wishing to refresh or update their knowledge of good governance and Chamber Executives who wish to gain a better understanding of the principles and practice of good governance in their Chamber.

This training will be delivered by Governance Ireland and has been specifically tailored for the Chamber Network to cover the following:

• Key roles
• Directors’ Duties
• Performance Oversight
• Risk Oversight
• Legal and Regulatory Compliance
• Succession Planning & Board Development

To book your place please RSVP to . The training is open to a maximum of two representatives per Chamber. Please note that places are limited will be issued on first come first served basis.

 

Save the Date! SEAI *FREE* Energy Saving consultation breakfast – this week, Wednesday 27 March

SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland) will be holding a *free* Energy Saving consultation breakfast *this week* on Wednesday 27^th March 8.30am in the Minerva Suite, RDS as part of their Energy Show, brought to you in association with Chambers Ireland.

This breakfast is aimed for small or medium businesses and is an excellent opportunity for SMEs to network with each other.

Register for this event today by clicking here.

 

Department of Business, Enterprise & Innovation – Brexit Quick Guide

The Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation published a new Brexit preparation resource, the ‘Quick Brexit Guide for Business’, a timely and concise resource for Irish businesses providing guidance in the areas of customs, tariffs and duties, currency and more.

 

Brexit and Certs of Origin- Chamber Update

No Deal Scenario

• We recently received an update from colleagues in the UK regarding a meeting held with HMRC. We are informed that at present UK HMRC do not require Certs of Origin for goods arriving in the UK coming from third countries and are therefore not likely to require Irish goods arriving in the UK post Brexit/no-deal to be accompanied by a Cert of Origin.
• We are informed also that in the event of a no-deal, client companies in the UK may request a Cert depending on their individual needs (re-exporting etc). This applies vice versa. Irish companies whose supply chain contains UK components may also need to apply for a Certs – this will depend on the needs of and requirements in the country of destination. In addition, companies using a Documentary Letter of Credit to finance shipments may be requested by the relevant bank to obtain a Certificate of Origin too. Should your members have questions about whether or not they will need a Cert of Origin, we advise that they examine their supply chain, check the requirements of destination third countries and also speak to their client/importer as to their own requirements.

Withdrawal Agreement Scenario

• The status quo will continue as normal for the duration of the transition agreement

Future Trade Deal

• In the event of a trade agreement between the UK and EU in the future, preferential movement certificates will likely be required but in Ireland, these documents are issued by Revenue, not Chambers.

Brexit Resources

• I hope this update provides some clarity to both you and your members in the short-term. We’d also like to remind you that we’re frequently updating our website with all the latest news and resources- http://www.chambers.ie/policy/the-brexit-result-information-for-chambers/

Please note we have also developed a Brexit Events page in the Brexit Section, listing forthcoming events related to preparation and information on Brexit.

 

LGiU Briefing Series on Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards Winners – Cavan’s LGBT+ Youth Project

The Local Government Information Unit (LGiU) is publishing a series of briefings looking at the winners of the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Governance (ELG) Awards from 2018. The LGiU will showcase each of the best in practice projects that won at our Awards in 2018 over the coming weeks.

 

Save the Date! Embassy of the Republic of the Sudan, Dublin – International Conference on Gum-Arabic – 1^st-3^rd May, Khartoum, Sudan

The Embassy of the Republic of the Sudan in Dublin wishes to extend an invitation to Irish companies that work in the support/import of Gum Arabic and companies that also use this product in industrial usage and food production to the international conference on Gum-Arabic, between the 1^st and 3^rd of May 2019 in Khartoum, Sudan.

The conference will be attended by delegates from the 16 countries which produce Gum-Arabic, along with delegates from the UN Conference on Trade & Development (UNCTAD), the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and the African Union.

For more info & to register to attend, please contact the Embassy of the Republic of the Sudan in Dublin via email at or by calling +353 1 4413601.

 

Save the Date! European Movement Ireland – Citizen’s Dialogue on the Future of Europe – Cavan, 4th April 2019

European Movement Ireland supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade are delighted to invite you to an evening’s Citizens’ Dialogue on Ireland and the Future of Europe in Cavan.

The Dialogue will feature Minister of State for European Affairs, Helen McEntee T.D. in attendance and will take place at the Hotel Kilmore, Dublin Road, Cavan, Co. Cavan on Thursday 4^th April 2019 at 6.30pm.

To RSVP and secure your ticket to attend, click here.

 

EU Elections 2019 – Get involved with the ‘This Time I’m Voting’ Campaign!

In advance of the forthcoming European elections, the European Parliament has launched an information awareness campaign called ‘This Time I’m Voting’ which aims to promote the act of voting itself and engaging in the democratic process in a conscious and fully informed way.

In addition, the European Parliament has launched www.what-europe-does-for-me.eu – a forum in which you may find information on EU-funded activities throughout each region in Europe (including every county in Ireland).

For more info on how you and your company can support this campaign, contact .

 

Save the Date! Brazilian Embassy in Ireland – EXPOMAFE 2019 – International Machine Tool and Industrial Automation Trade Show – 7^th-11^th May

The Brazilian Embassy to Ireland invites you to attend the EXPOMAFE 2019 International Machine Tool & Industrial Automation Trade Show, taking place 7^th-11^th May at São Paulo Expo in São Paulo, Brazil.

EXPOMAFE is a metalworking industry trade show which showcases the market’s technological developments along with the latest and greatest in industry solutions.

For further information on this trade show, click here.

 

Marie Keating Foundation – ‘Back to Work After Cancer’ Booklet – download it today!

Last month the ‘Back to Work After Cancer’ booklet was launched by the Marie Keating Foundation.

Chambers Ireland supported the launch. The booklet is a practical resource for employers and employees in dealing with cancer in the workplace.

You can download your copy of the official ‘Back to Work After Cancer’ booklet by clicking this link:

https://www.mariekeating.ie/back-to-work-after-cancer/employers-guide/

 

Save the Date! 11th World Chambers Congress – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 12-14 June

Registration is open for the 11^th World Chambers Congress, the largest international gathering for chambers of commerce and their business members, taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 12-14 June 2019.

As well as a global forum providing an unrivalled opportunity to share best-practices, exchange real-word ideas, the 11^th World Chambers Congress also hosts the World Chambers Competition, the only award programme to recognise innovative projects undertaken by chambers worldwide.

To register and for further information on the Congress and the World Chambers competition, click here.

 

Chamber Events

All upcoming Chamber events can be viewed on the Chamber Ireland website at: http://www.chambers.ie/events/events/

Upcoming events include:

• 27 March 2019 – Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber: Quick Casual Catch-Up Coffee at McDonald’s – details TBC, to RSVP please email
• 28 March 2019 – Galway Chamber: Ireland’s Cities – Powerhouses of Regional Growth Conference
• 2 April 2019 – County Kildare Chamber: Breakfast Briefing Exporting Success
• 4 April 2019 – Wexford Chamber: Evening Seminar with Bibby Financial Services (Ireland) Ltd “Alternative Funding Options for SMEs”
• 9 April 2019 – Cork Chamber: April Business Breakfast 2019
• 10 April 2019 – Cork Chamber: Cork Chamber and Republic of Work Nespresso Coffee Morning
• 11 April 2019 – Cork Chamber: The Continuous Evolution of the Recruitment Industry
• 11 April 2019 – County Kildare Chamber: Lunch & Learn | Sales & Understanding Buyer Behaviour

Chambers Ireland Weekly Digest                           19 March 2019

 

Chambers Ireland CSR Awards 2019 – applications open – deadline Monday 1st April 2019

Applications are now open for the CSR Awards 2019 – for info on the 2019 awards and to apply, please visit: www.csrawards.ie

Use the #CSRAwards2019 hashtag to keep up to date on social media!

Applications deadline is 12PM Monday 1^st of April 2019.

Should you have any queries please contact .

 

Chamber Governance Training 2019

Register today for a free one-day Chamber training workshop on Chamber Governance at the Red Cow Moran Hotel on 28^th March 2019 from 10.30am to 3.30pm.

This workshop is ideally suited to Chamber Board Members wishing to refresh or update their knowledge of good governance and Chamber Executives who wish to gain a better understanding of the principles and practice of good governance in their Chamber.

This training will be delivered by Governance Ireland and has been specifically tailored for the Chamber Network to cover the following:

• Key roles
• Directors’ Duties
• Performance Oversight
• Risk Oversight
• Legal and Regulatory Compliance
• Succession Planning & Board Development

To book your place please RSVP to . The training is open to a maximum of two representatives per Chamber. Please note that places are limited will be issued on first come first served basis.

 

Save the Date! SEAI *FREE* Energy Saving consultation breakfast – Wednesday 27 March

SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland) will be holding a *free* Energy Saving consultation breakfast on Wednesday 27^th March 8.30am in the Minerva Suite, RDS as part of their Energy Show, brought to you in association with Chambers Ireland.

This breakfast is aimed for small or medium businesses and is an excellent opportunity for SMEs to network with each other.

Register for this event today by clicking here.

 

Department of Business, Enterprise & Innovation – Brexit Quick Guide

The Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation published a new Brexit preparation resource, the ‘Quick Brexit Guide for Business’, a timely and concise resource for Irish businesses providing guidance in the areas of customs, tariffs and duties, currency and more.

 

Brexit and Certs of Origin- Chamber Update

No Deal Scenario

• We recently received an update from colleagues in the UK regarding a meeting held with HMRC. We are informed that at present UK HMRC do not require Certs of Origin for goods arriving in the UK coming from third countries and are therefore not likely to require Irish goods arriving in the UK post Brexit/no-deal to be accompanied by a Cert of Origin.
• We are informed also that in the event of a no-deal, client companies in the UK may request a Cert depending on their individual needs (re-exporting etc). This applies vice versa. Irish companies whose supply chain contains UK components may also need to apply for a Certs – this will depend on the needs of and requirements in the country of destination. In addition, companies using a Documentary Letter of Credit to finance shipments may be requested by the relevant bank to obtain a Certificate of Origin too. Should your members have questions about whether or not they will need a Cert of Origin, we advise that they examine their supply chain, check the requirements of destination third countries and also speak to their client/importer as to their own requirements.

Withdrawal Agreement Scenario

• The status quo will continue as normal for the duration of the transition agreement

Future Trade Deal

• In the event of a trade agreement between the UK and EU in the future, preferential movement certificates will likely be required but in Ireland, these documents are issued by Revenue, not Chambers. 

Brexit Resources

• I hope this update provides some clarity to both you and your members in the short-term. We’d also like to remind you that we’re frequently updating our website with all the latest news and resources- http://www.chambers.ie/policy/the-brexit-result-information-for-chambers/

Please note we have also developed a Brexit Events page in the Brexit Section, listing forthcoming events related to preparation and information on Brexit.

 

EU Elections 2019 – Get involved with the ‘This Time I’m Voting’ Campaign!

In advance of the forthcoming European elections, the European Parliament has launched an information awareness campaign called ‘This Time I’m Voting’ which aims to promote the act of voting itself and engaging in the democratic process in a conscious and fully informed way.

In addition, the European Parliament has launched www.what-europe-does-for-me.eu – a forum in which you may find information on EU-funded activities throughout each region in Europe (including every county in Ireland).

For more info on how you and your company can support this campaign, contact .

 

Marie Keating Foundation – ‘Back to Work After Cancer’ Booklet – download it today!

Last month the ‘Back to Work After Cancer’ booklet was launched by the Marie Keating Foundation.

Chambers Ireland supported the launch. The booklet is a practical resource for employers and employees in dealing with cancer in the workplace.

You can download your copy of the official ‘Back to Work After Cancer’ booklet by clicking this link:

https://www.mariekeating.ie/back-to-work-after-cancer/employers-guide/

 

Save the Date! 11th World Chambers Congress – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 12-14 June

Registration is open for the 11^th World Chambers Congress, the largest international gathering for chambers of commerce and their business members, taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 12-14 June 2019.

As well as a global forum providing an unrivalled opportunity to share best-practices, exchange real-word ideas, the 11^th World Chambers Congress also hosts the World Chambers Competition, the only award programme to recognise innovative projects undertaken by chambers worldwide.

To register and for further information on the Congress and the World Chambers competition, click here.

 

Chamber Events

All upcoming Chamber events can be viewed on the Chamber Ireland website at: http://www.chambers.ie/events/events/

Upcoming events include:

• 22 March 2019 – Shannon Chamber: Shannon Chamber Lunch – Keynote Address by Caroline Currid, Performance Psychologist
• 23 March 2019 – Mullingar Chamber: Midlands Career Expo
• 27 March 2019 – Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber: Quick Casual Catch-Up Coffee at McDonald’s – details TBC, to RSVP please email
• 28 March 2019 – Galway Chamber: Ireland’s Cities – Powerhouses of Regional Growth Conference
• 9 April 2019 – Cork Chamber: April Business Breakfast 2019
• 11 April 2019 – Cork Chamber: The Continuous Evolution of the Recruitment Industry

Chambers Ireland Weekly Digest                           11 March 2019

 

Chambers Ireland CSR Awards 2019 – Applications now open!

Applications are now open for the CSR Awards 2019 – for info on the 2019 awards and to apply, please visit: www.csrawards.ie

Use the #CSRAwards2019 hashtag to keep up to date on social media!

Applications deadline is 12PM Monday 1^st of April 2019.

Should you have any queries please contact .

 

Call for Case Studies – Irish businesses benefitting from EU Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)

During the recent Brussels working visit, Chamber Network delegates met with DG Trade, responsible for the EU’s common policy on trade, who are interested tin profiling Irish businesses in this area as case studies.

Irish Chambers were invited to provide case studies of Irish businesses who have benefitted from EU Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). The European Commission wants to promote the economic benefit of these trade deals to businesses.

For example;

http://ec.europa.eu/trade/trade-policy-and-you/in-focus/exporters-stories/

http://trade.ec.europa.eu/doclib/docs/2017/september/tradoc_156066.pdf

If you have a member who would be interested, please contact

 

Department of Business, Enterprise & Innovation – Brexit Quick Guide

Last week the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation published their ‘Quick Brexit Guide for Business’, a timely and concise resource for Irish businesses providing guidance in the areas of customs, tariffs and duties, currency and more.

 

DBEI Brexit Updates –Customs Transit Procedure Check for UK landbridge post-Brexit & Brexit SME Emergency Fund Increase

The Department of Business, Enterprise & Innovation have recently published two important notices for Irish businesses in relation to further preparations for Brexit:

• Heather Humphreys TD Minister for Business, Enterprise & Innovation last week urged businesses to make sure they are ready to avail of the customs Transit procedure for moving goods through the UK landbridge post-Brexit. To avail of the Transit procedure, businesses will need to have a Revenue-approved comprehensive financial guarantee in place. This comprehensive guarantee is required as financial security to cover all potential and actual customs debts such as customs and taxes. Businesses can also receive online customs training through Enterprise Ireland’s website to find out more about key customs concepts, documentation and processes
• Heather Humphreys TD Minister for Business, Enterprise & Innovation has announced that the Brexit emergency rescue fund for businesses is being increased from €20 million to €200 million. The Rescue and Restructuring Scheme aims to offer both rescue aid and temporary restructuring aid to SMEs in financial difficulty or experiencing acute liquidity needs

To find out more about both of these announcements, visit www.dbei.gov.ie

 

Brexit and Certs of Origin – Chamber Update

No Deal Scenario

• We recently received an update from colleagues in the UK regarding a meeting held with HMRC. We are informed that at present UK HMRC do not require Certs of Origin for goods arriving in the UK coming from third countries and are therefore not likely to require Irish goods arriving in the UK post Brexit/no-deal to be accompanied by a Cert of Origin.
• We are informed also that in the event of a no-deal, client companies in the UK may request a Cert depending on their individual needs (re-exporting etc). This applies vice versa. Irish companies whose supply chain contains UK components may also need to apply for a Certs – this will depend on the needs of and requirements in the country of destination. In addition, companies using a Documentary Letter of Credit to finance shipments may be requested by the relevant bank to obtain a Certificate of Origin too. Should your members have questions about whether or not they will need a Cert of Origin, we advise that they examine their supply chain, check the requirements of destination third countries and also speak to their client/importer as to their own requirements.

Withdrawal Agreement Scenario

• The status quo will continue as normal for the duration of the transition agreement

Future Trade Deal

• In the event of a trade agreement between the UK and EU in the future, preferential movement certificates will likely be required but in Ireland, these documents are issued by Revenue, not Chambers. 

Brexit Resources

• I hope this update provides some clarity to both you and your members in the short-term. We’d also like to remind you that we’re frequently updating our website with all the latest news and resources- http://www.chambers.ie/policy/the-brexit-result-information-for-chambers/

Please note we have also developed a Brexit Events page in the Brexit Section, listing forthcoming events related to preparation and information on Brexit.

 

EU Elections 2019 – Get involved with the ‘This Time I’m Voting’ Campaign!

In advance of the forthcoming European elections, the European Parliament has launched an information awareness campaign called ‘This Time I’m Voting’ which aims to promote the act of voting itself and engaging in the democratic process in a conscious and fully informed way.

In addition, the European Parliament has launched www.what-europe-does-for-me.eu – a forum in which you may find information on EU-funded activities throughout each region in Europe (including every county in Ireland).

For more info on how you and your company can support this campaign, contact .

 

Comreg – New Outdoor Mobile Coverage Map

The Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) has recently made available an online outdoor mobile phone coverage map which allows consumers to check ComReg’s calculation of operators’ mobile phone coverage and signal levels at locations throughout the country. The mobile coverage map can be found on the ComReg website by clicking here.

Please note that Chambers Ireland sits on the Consumer Advisory Panel with the Commission for Communications Regulation, so if you have any feedback or comments on the map, please send this to

 

Department of Business, Enterprise & Innovation – Future Jobs Ireland 2019 now launched!

Yesterday the Future Jobs Ireland programme was launched, a new skills initiative aimed at taking advantage technological change to boost productivity of businesses and enhance the skills of Irish workers.

Future Jobs Ireland will focus on five pillars in the areas of enhancing innovation and technological change, improving SME productivity, enhancing skills, increasing labour force participation and transition to a low carbon economy.

To download the Future Jobs Ireland 2019 policy document and other Future Jobs documents, click here.

 

Marie Keating Foundation – ‘Back to Work After Cancer’ Booklet – download it today!

Last month the ‘Back to Work After Cancer’ booklet was launched by the Marie Keating Foundation.

Chambers Ireland supported the launch. The booklet is a practical resource for employers and employees in dealing with cancer in the workplace.

You can download your copy of the official ‘Back to Work After Cancer’ booklet by clicking here.

 

INVITATION – Save the Date! EU Commission Circular Economy Mission to Singapore and Malaysia – 5-12 June 2019

Invitation to the EU Commission Circular Economy Mission to Singapore and Malaysia attached, which will take place on 5-12 June 2019.

For more information and to register, please click here

Registration deadline is 30 April 2019.

Please also note that the registration deadline for the mission to Mexico with the EU Commission taking place on 24-25 April 2019 is 8 March.

 

Motor Insurance Working Group publishes Eight Quarterly Progress Update

Last week’s publication of the Working Group’s Eighth Progress Update marks the last of the deadlines within the Action Plan of the Report on the Cost of Motor Insurance, which passed at the end of 2018 and, therefore, this Progress Update concentrates in particular on the status of all the recommendations from that Report.

To access the Eighth Progress Update, click here.

 

Save the Date! SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland) Energy Show – Wednesday 27 March

SEAI’s Energy Show on Wednesday 27 March, brought to you in association with Chambers Ireland will give you practical advice on how to save money on your energy bills.

Based on experience, the average SME can reduce its energy bill by up to 30% by implementing energy efficiency measures.

For more info and to register, click here.

 

LGiU Briefing Series on Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards Winners – Kildare County Council’s Athy Community Library

The Local Government Information Unit (LGiU) is publishing a series of briefings looking at the winners of the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Governance (ELG) Awards from 2018. The LGiU will showcase each of the best in practice projects that won at our Awards in 2018 over the coming weeks.

 

Save the Date! Brazilian Embassy in Ireland – Prowein Forum 2019 – 17 March 2019

The Brazilian Embassy to Ireland invites you to attend its ‘Prowein Forum 2019’, an exhibition for wines from around the world, where the Brazilian Wine Institute and Brazilian member companies will be promoting signature sparkling wines for Brazil.

The forum is taking place at Düsseldorf, Germany on Sunday 17 March.

Please visit www.winesofbrasil.com for more information and contact if you have any queries.

 

Save the Date! 11th World Chambers Congress – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 12-14 June

Registration is open for the 11^th World Chambers Congress, the largest international gathering for chambers of commerce and their business members, taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 12-14 June 2019.

As well as a global forum providing an unrivalled opportunity to share best-practices, exchange real-word ideas, the 11^th World Chambers Congress also hosts the World Chambers Competition, the only award programme to recognise innovative projects undertaken by chambers worldwide.

To register and for further information on the Congress and the World Chambers competition, click here.

 

Chamber Events

All upcoming Chamber events can be viewed on the Chamber Ireland website at: http://www.chambers.ie/events/events/

Upcoming events include:

• 12 March 2019 – Cork Chamber: Networking at Noon at Glandore’s New Office Space
• 13 March 2019 – Cork Chamber: Build the Right International Market Partnerships
• 22 March 2019 – Shannon Chamber: Shannon Chamber Lunch – Keynote Address by Caroline Currid, Performance Psychologist
• 23 March 2019 – Mullingar Chamber: Midlands Career Expo
• 27 March 2019 – Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber: Quick Casual Catch-Up Coffee at McDonald’s – details TBC, to RSVP please email
• 28 March 2019 – Galway Chamber: Ireland’s Cities – Powerhouses of Regional Growth Conference
• 9 April 2019 – Cork Chamber: April Business Breakfast 2019
• 11 April 2019 – Cork Chamber: The Continuous Evolution of the Recruitment Industry

Chambers Ireland Weekly Digest                           4 March 2019

 

Chambers Ireland CSR Awards 2019 – Applications now open!

Applications are now open for the Chambers Ireland CSR Awards 2019!

For information on this year’s awards including how to apply as well as tips on your application and FAQs, please visit: www.csrawards.ie

Keep up to date with the awards on Twitter and LinkedIn with the #CSRAwards2019 hashtag!

Please note that the deadline for applications is 12PM Monday 1^st of April 2019.

Should you have any queries please contact .

 

Chamber Governance Training 2019

Register today for a free one-day Chamber training workshop on Chamber Governance at the Red Cow Moran Hotel on 28^th March 2019 from 10.30am to 3.30pm.

This workshop is ideally suited to Chamber Board Members wishing to refresh or update their knowledge of good governance and Chamber Executives who wish to gain a better understanding of the principles and practice of good governance in their Chamber.

This training will be delivered by Governance Ireland and has been specifically tailored for the Chamber Network to cover the following:

• Key roles
• Directors’ Duties
• Performance Oversight
• Risk Oversight
• Legal and Regulatory Compliance
• Succession Planning & Board Development

To book your place please RSVP to . The training is open to a maximum of two representatives per Chamber. Please note that places are limited will be issued on first come first served basis.

 

Call for Case Studies – Irish businesses benefiting from EU Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)

During the recent Brussels working visit, Chamber Network delegates met with DG Trade, which is responsible for the EU’s common policy on trade, are interested tin profiling Irish businesses in this area as case studies.

Irish Chambers were invited to provide case studies of Irish businesses who have benefitted from EU Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)- for example, companies who have exported to Canada, South Korea, Mexico, Japan, etc. The European Commission wants to promote the economic benefit of these trade deals to businesses.

For example;

http://ec.europa.eu/trade/trade-policy-and-you/in-focus/exporters-stories/

http://trade.ec.europa.eu/doclib/docs/2017/september/tradoc_156066.pdf

If you have a member who would be interested, please contact

 

CSR SMEs Case Studies

We have been asked by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation’s CSR National Stakeholder Forum if we know SMEs who would have corporate social responsibility programmes or some element of CSR in their business.

The Stakeholder Forum would like to use these CSR elements as case studies for the forum. If you have a member who would be interested, then please contact and he will follow up with further information.

 

DBEI Brexit Updates –Customs Transit Procedure Check for UK landbridge post-Brexit & Brexit SME Emergency Fund Increase

The Department of Business, Enterprise & Innovation have recently published two important notices for Irish businesses in relation to further preparations for Brexit:

• Heather Humphreys TD Minister for Business, Enterprise & Innovation today urged businesses to make sure they are ready to avail of the customs Transit procedure for moving goods through the UK landbridge post-Brexit. To avail of the Transit procedure, businesses will need to have a Revenue-approved comprehensive financial guarantee in place. This comprehensive guarantee is required as financial security to cover all potential and actual customs debts such as customs and taxes. Businesses can also receive online customs training through Enterprise Ireland’s website to find out more about key customs concepts, documentation and processes
• Heather Humphreys TD Minister for Business, Enterprise & Innovation has announced that the Brexit emergency rescue fund for businesses is being increased from €20 million to €200 million. The Rescue and Restructuring Scheme aims to offer both rescue aid and temporary restructuring aid to SMEs in financial difficulty or experiencing acute liquidity needs

To find out more about both of these announcements, visit www.dbei.gov.ie

 

INFORMATION FOR CHAMBERS- EU funds for Urban and Regional Development

On the 20 February, a delegation of chambers visited Brussels and met with officials working with the Irish Regions Office (IREO) and DG Regio.

As part of our meetings we were giving presentations and information relating to a number of different funds that chambers/local authorities, local groups are eligible to apply for to support regional and urban development. If anyone has any questions, please contact

For more information on the IREO and DG Regio- please see their websites:

DG Regio Website – https://ec.europa.eu/info/departments/regional-and-urban-policy_en

IREO Website – https://www.ireo.eu/

 

Brexit and Certs of Origin- Chamber Update

No Deal Scenario

• We recently received an update from colleagues in the UK regarding a meeting held with HMRC. We are informed that at present UK HMRC do not require Certs of Origin for goods arriving in the UK coming from third countries and are therefore not likely to require Irish goods arriving in the UK post Brexit/no-deal to be accompanied by a Cert of Origin.
• We are informed also that in the event of a no-deal, client companies in the UK may request a Cert depending on their individual needs (re-exporting etc). This applies vice versa. Irish companies whose supply chain contains UK components may also need to apply for a Certs – this will depend on the needs of and requirements in the country of destination. In addition, companies using a Documentary Letter of Credit to finance shipments may be requested by the relevant bank to obtain a Certificate of Origin too. Should your members have questions about whether or not they will need a Cert of Origin, we advise that they examine their supply chain, check the requirements of destination third countries and also speak to their client/importer as to their own requirements.

Withdrawal Agreement Scenario

• The status quo will continue as normal for the duration of the transition agreemen

Future Trade Deal

• In the event of a trade agreement between the UK and EU in the future, preferential movement certificates will likely be required but in Ireland, these documents are issued by Revenue, not Chambers.

Brexit Resources

• I hope this update provides some clarity to both you and your members in the short-term. We’d also like to remind you that we’re frequently updating our website with all the latest news and resources- http://www.chambers.ie/policy/the-brexit-result-information-for-chambers/

 

Please note we have also developed a Brexit Events page in the Brexit Section, listing forthcoming events related to preparation and information on Brexit.

 

Save the Date! SEAI Energy Show 2019 – 27 March 2019 -RDS, Dublin

SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland) invites you to join them at their upcoming event, the Energy Show for ‘Showcasing cost savings through energy efficiency: A networking event brought to you by SEAI, the Small Firms Association and Chambers Ireland.’

This event will be of interest to all small & medium business owners/managers and will provide an opportunity to network as well as gain practical tips on saving money on energy bills and reducing energy costs broadly.

This event, as part of the two-day SEAI Energy Show, will take place on Wednesday 27 March 2019, 8.30am-10am at the Minerva Suite, RDS.

To register, click here.

 

LGiU Briefing Series on Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards Winners – Clare County Council & Galway County Council

The Local Government Information Unit (LGiU) is publishing a series of briefings looking at the winners of the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Governance (ELG) Awards from 2018. The LGiU will showcase each of the best in practice projects that won at our Awards in 2018 over the coming weeks.

Please click here to download the first and second instalments in the series of LGiU briefings on the Chambers Ireland ELG Awards 2018 Winners, this week featuring the winner of the Local Authority of the Year category, Outstanding Initiative through the Municipal Districts category, Best Practice in Citizen Engagement category and Sustainable Environment category Clare County Council and the winner of the Promoting Economic Development Category, Galway County Council, for their European Region of Gastronomy programme.

 

Save the Date! Brazilian Embassy in Ireland – Agribusiness Investor Road Show – 11-12 March 2019

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply of Brazil – MAPA will hold the third edition of the Agribusiness Investor Road Show – Expodireto/Cotrijal, between 11^th & 12th March 2019.

This is the perfect chance for potential investors and investment funds to meet, discuss about investment plans and opportunities and making deals with Brazilian agribusiness companies.

This event will be held as part of 20^th Expodireto Cotrijal International Agribusiness Fair which takes place in the city of Não-Me-Toque, Rio Grande do Sul, south of Brazil.

For further information & to register, please RSVP to

 

Save the Date! Brazilian Embassy in Ireland – International Plastics & Rubber Exhibition – 25-29 March 2019

The Brazilian Embassy to Ireland is promoting the next International Plastics & Rubber Exhibition taking place over the 25-29 March 2019 at the São Paulo Expo Exhibition & Convention Centre in São Paulo.

With over 600 Brazilian and International brands due to attend, this is a key event for learning more about the plastics industry in Brazil and doing business in the Brazilian market.

To register and for more info, click here: www.plasticobrasil.com.br

 

Save the Date! 11th World Chambers Congress – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 12-14 June

Registration is open for the 11^th World Chambers Congress, the largest international gathering for chambers of commerce and their business members, taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 12-14 June 2019.

As well as a global forum providing an unrivalled opportunity to share best-practices, exchange real-word ideas, the 11^th World Chambers Congress also hosts the World Chambers Competition, the only award programme to recognise innovative projects undertaken by chambers worldwide.

To register and for further information on the Congress and the World Chambers competition, click here.

 

Chamber Events

All upcoming Chamber events can be viewed on the Chamber Ireland website at: http://www.chambers.ie/events/events/

Upcoming events include:

• 6 March 2019 – Drogheda & District Chamber: Local Enterprise Week Event – Inclusion is Good for Business
• 6 March 2019 – Shannon Chamber: The SME & Multinational Company Procurement Process: A Guide for Prospective Suppliers
• 6 March 2019 – Ballina Chamber: ‘Without a sale you don’t have a business’ Retail Selling Skills Workshop
• 7 March 2019 – Cork Chamber: March Business Breakfast with Niall MacCarthy, Cork Airport
• 7 March 2019 – Dundalk Chamber: Cyber Security Breakfast
• 8 March 2019 – Ballina Chamber: ‘Well Women Community’ Ballina, International Women’s Day 2019
• 8 March 2019 – Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber: International Women’ Day Breakfast with Eunice in Powersfield House – to RSVP please email
• 12 March 2019 – Cork Chamber: Networking at Noon at Glandore’s New Office Space
• 13 March 2019 – Cork Chamber: Build the Right International Market Partnerships
• 22 March 2019 – Shannon Chamber: Shannon Chamber Lunch – Keynote Address by Caroline Currid, Performance Psychologist
• 23 March 2019 – Mullingar Chamber: Midlands Career Expo
• 27 March 2019 – Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber: Quick Casual Catch-Up Coffee at McDonald’s – details TBC, to RSVP please email
• 28 March 2019 – Galway Chamber: Ireland’s Cities – Powerhouses of Regional Growth Conference
• 9 April 2019 – Cork Chamber: April Business Breakfast – details TBC, to RSVP please email
• 11 April 2019 – Cork Chamber: The Continuous Evolution of the Recruitment Industry

Chambers Ireland Weekly Digest                           25 February 2019

 

Marie Keating Foundation – ‘Back to Work After Cancer’ Booklet Breakfast Launch *Wednesday 25 February*

The Marie Keating Foundation is partnering with Chambers Ireland to launch a ‘Back to Work After Cancer’ guide for employees and employers on Wednesday 27 February at 7:30am in the Cliff Townhouse Hotel, St. Stephen’s Green.

This breakfast launch event will feature an address from Chambers Ireland President Siobhan Kinsella, as well as other speakers including:

• Liz Yeates, CEO, Marie Keating Foundation
• Susan Doyle, HR Manager, Bord Bia
• Celine Bronson, breast cancer survivor who has recently gone back to work

If you have yet to confirm your attendance at this event, please do so ASAP before Wednesday by sending an email to

You can download your copy of the official ‘Back to Work After Cancer’ booklet by clicking this link:

https://www.mariekeating.ie/back-to-work-after-cancer/employers-guide/

 

Save the Date! Revenue Office – Brexit Seminars

The Irish Revenue Office are holding Customs Brexit Information Seminars to assist trade in preparing for the impact of Brexit.

The next Customs Brexit Information Seminar will be taking place tomorrow at Pairc Uí Chaoimh Stadium, The Marina, in Cork, on Tuesday 26 February 2019.

For further information and to register your place, click here.

 

Chamber Governance Training 2019

Chambers Ireland would like to invite you to attend a free one-day training workshop on Chamber Governance at the Red Cow Moran Hotel on 28^th March 2019 from 10.30am to 3.30pm

The training will be delivered by Governance Ireland and will cover the following:

• Key roles
• Directors’ Duties
• Performance Oversight
• Risk Oversight
• Legal and Regulatory Compliance
• Succession Planning & Board Development

This workshop is ideally suited to Chamber Board Members wishing to refresh or update their knowledge of good governance and Chamber Executives who wish to gain a better understanding of the principles and practice of good governance in their Chamber.

To book your place please RSVP to . The training is open to a maximum of two representatives per Chamber. Please note that places are limited will be issued on first come first served basis.

 

Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board – Nomination of Candidates

Chambers Ireland has been invited to select at least two persons as candidates for appointment by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine as members of the Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board. We now request potential candidates and a maximum of 2 from any Chamber.

Chambers Ireland does not wish to find itself in the position of having to select between different candidates from the same Chamber. Therefore, if a Chamber proposes 2 candidates the nominations committee reserves the right to request the individual Chamber to decide which candidate they support as their number one nomination should the sub-committee not be able to nominate both. The process for selection will be that the Nominations Sub-Committee of the board of Chambers Ireland will review applications received for suitability, may need to shortlist candidates and may conduct an interview process.

Please enclose the following requirements with any nominations:

• Nominee’s Curriculum Vitae
• Nominee’s consent to be nominated by Chambers Ireland
• Email/letter to Chambers Ireland detailing why the candidate, in the opinion of your Chamber, would be suitable for appointment

We would be grateful if any nominations could be received to by COB on Friday 1^st March so that the nominations process can be completed by final deadline on 8^th March.

 

CSR SMEs Case Studies

We have been asked by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation’s CSR National Stakeholder Forum if we know SMEs who would have corporate social responsibility programmes or some element of CSR in their business.

The Stakeholder Forum would like to use these CSR elements as case studies for the forum. If you have a member who would be interested, then please contact and he will follow up with further information.

 

*UPDATED* Brexit and Certs of Origin- Chamber Update

No Deal Scenario

• We recently received an update from colleagues in the UK regarding a meeting held with HMRC. We are informed that at present UK HMRC do not require Certs of Origin for goods arriving in the UK coming from third countries and are therefore not likely to require Irish goods arriving in the UK post Brexit/no-deal to be accompanied by a Cert of Origin.
• We are informed also that in the event of a no-deal, client companies in the UK may request a Cert depending on their individual needs (re-exporting etc). This applies vice versa. Irish companies whose supply chain contains UK components may also need to apply for a Certs – this will depend on the needs of and requirements in the country of destination. In addition, companies using a Documentary Letter of Credit to finance shipments may be requested by the relevant bank to obtain a Certificate of Origin too. Should your members have questions about whether or not they will need a Cert of Origin, we advise that they examine their supply chain, check the requirements of destination third countries and also speak to their client/importer as to their own requirements.

Withdrawal Agreement Scenario

• The status quo will continue as normal for the duration of the transition agreement

Future Trade Deal

• In the event of a trade agreement between the UK and EU in the future, preferential movement certificates will likely be required but in Ireland, these documents are issued by Revenue, not Chambers. 

Brexit Resources

• I hope this update provides some clarity to both you and your members in the short-term. We’d also like to remind you that we’re frequently updating our website with all the latest news and resources- http://www.chambers.ie/policy/the-brexit-result-information-for-chambers/

Please note that we have updated the Resources page of the Brexit Section on our website to include a Q&A notice from the European Commission regarding Industrial Products in a ‘no-deal’ scenario and we have also developed a Brexit Events page in the Brexit Section, listing forthcoming events related to preparation and information on Brexit.

 

Save the Date! Brazilian Embassy in Ireland – Agribusiness Investor Road Show – 11-12 March 2019

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply of Brazil – MAPA will hold the third edition of the Agribusiness Investor Road Show – Expodireto/Cotrijal, between 11^th & 12th March 2019.

This is the perfect chance for potential investors and investment funds to meet, discuss about investment plans and opportunities and making deals with Brazilian agribusiness companies.

This event will be held as part of 20^th Expodireto Cotrijal International Agribusiness Fair which takes place in the city of Não-Me-Toque, Rio Grande do Sul, south of Brazil.

For further information & to register, please RSVP to

 

Save the Date! Brazilian Embassy in Ireland – International Plastics & Rubber Exhibition – 25-29 March 2019

The Brazilian Embassy to Ireland is promoting the next International Plastics & Rubber Exhibition taking place over the 25-29 March 2019 at the São Paulo Expo Exhibition & Convention Centre in São Paulo.

With over 600 Brazilian and International brands due to attend, this is a key event for learning more about the plastics industry in Brazil and doing business in the Brazilian market.

To register and for more info, click here: www.plasticobrasil.com.br

 

Save the Date! 11th World Chambers Congress – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 12-14 June

Registration is open for the 11^th World Chambers Congress, the largest international gathering for chambers of commerce and their business members, taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 12-14 June 2019.

As well as a global forum providing an unrivalled opportunity to share best-practices, exchange real-word ideas, the 11^th World Chambers Congress also hosts the World Chambers Competition, the only award programme to recognise innovative projects undertaken by chambers worldwide.

To register and for further information on the Congress and the World Chambers competition, click here.

 

Chamber Events

All upcoming Chamber events can be viewed on the Chamber Ireland website at: http://www.chambers.ie/events/events/

Upcoming events include:

• 26 February 2019 – Galway Chamber: Breakfast Briefing – Creating and protecting value in third-party relationships with Deloitte
• 27 February 2019 – Cork Chamber: Communication to boost International Business Relationships
• 28 February 2019 – Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber: The Well by the Sea at Cliff House Hotel Chamber Afterhours – to RSVP please email
• 28 February 2019 – County Carlow Chamber: Gerry Duffy: ‘Great Goal Setting – How to make 2019 your Best Year Yet’
• 6 March 2019 – Shannon Chamber: The SME & Multinational Company Procurement Process: A Guide for Prospective Suppliers
• 7 March 2019 – Cork Chamber: March Business Breakfast with Niall MacCarthy, Cork Airport
• 7 March 2019 – Dundalk Chamber: Cyber Security Breakfast
• 8 March 2019 – Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber: International Women’ Day Breakfast with Eunice in Powersfield House – to RSVP please email
• 12 March 2019 – Cork Chamber: Networking at Noon at Glandore’s New Office Space
• 13 March 2019 – Cork Chamber: Build the Right International Market Partnerships
• 22 March 2019 – County Kildare Chamber: Health & Wellbeing Symposium with Sir Ranulph Fiennes
• 22 March 2019 – Shannon Chamber: Shannon Chamber Lunch – Keynote Address by Caroline Currid, Performance Psychologist
• 23 March 2019 – Mullingar Chamber: Midlands Career Expo
• 27 March 2019 – Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber: Quick Casual Catch-Up Coffee at McDonald’s – to RSVP please email
• 28 March 2019 – Galway Chamber: Ireland’s Cities – Powerhouses of Regional Growth Conference

If you have any events you would like included on our events page, please send to including links back to your own Chamber page.

 

Chambers Ireland Weekly Digest                           18 February 2019

 

Call for Members – New Chambers Ireland Taskforces

To support our policy work in 2019, Chambers Ireland is planning to establish two new policy taskforces for 2019 and we are currently seeking nominations of members. Taskforces are as follows;

• Housing
• Low Carbon Economy

Membership of these groups are open to Chamber staff, board members or chamber members (so long as they are nominated by their associated chamber).

Should you be interested in making a nomination, to send the details of your nominee (as outlined below) to Emma.Kerins @ chambers.ie before Wednesday 20 February.

• Name
• Chamber
• Job Title/Company
• Email
• Phone

 

Chamber Governance Training 2019

Chambers Ireland would like to invite you to attend a free one-day training workshop on Chamber Governance at the Red Cow Moran Hotel on 28^th March 2019 from 10.30am to 3.30pm

The training will be delivered by Governance Ireland and will cover the following:

• Key roles
• Directors’ Duties
• Performance Oversight
• Risk Oversight
• Legal and Regulatory Compliance
• Succession Planning & Board Development

This workshop is ideally suited to Chamber Board Members wishing to refresh or update their knowledge of good governance and Chamber Executives who wish to gain a better understanding of the principles and practice of good governance in their Chamber.

To book your place please RSVP to . The training is open to a maximum of two representatives per Chamber. Please note that places are limited will be issued on first come first served basis.

 

Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board – Nomination of Candidates

Chambers Ireland has been invited to select at least two persons as candidates for appointment by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine as members of the Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board. We now request potential candidates and a maximum of 2 from any Chamber.

Please see the attached correspondence from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine regarding the nomination of candidates for appointment.

Chambers Ireland does not wish to find itself in the position of having to select between different candidates from the same Chamber. Therefore, if a Chamber proposes 2 candidates the nominations committee reserves the right to request the individual Chamber to decide which candidate they support as their number one nomination should the sub-committee not be able to nominate both. The process for selection will be that the Nominations Sub-Committee of the board of Chambers Ireland will review applications received for suitability, may need to shortlist candidates and may conduct an interview process.

Please enclose the following requirements with any nominations:

• Nominee’s Curriculum Vitae
• Nominee’s consent to be nominated by Chambers Ireland
• Email/letter to Chambers Ireland detailing why the candidate, in the opinion of your Chamber, would be suitable for appointment

We would be grateful if any nominations could be received to by COB on Friday 1^st March so that the nominations process can be completed by final deadline on 8^th March.

 

Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment – Call for Input for the Draft National Energy and Climate Plan

Ireland’s final version of its National Energy & Climate Plan (NECP) 2021-2030 is to be submitted to the European Commission by 31/12/2019.

The Department has a consultation open for the final version of the NECP until 22 February 2019.

Responses to the consultation should be sent by email to

For further info on the consultation, click here.

 

CSR SMEs Case Studies

We have been asked by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation’s CSR National Stakeholder Forum if we know SMEs who would have corporate social responsibility programmes or some element of CSR in their business.

The Stakeholder Forum would like to use these CSR elements as case studies for the forum. If you have a member who would be interested, then please contact and he will follow up with further information.

 

Save the Date! Enterprise Ireland – Eurozone Summit

Join Irish business leaders and professionals at the Eurozone Summit, where you can participate in discussions on how Ireland can take advantage of the trade opportunities that the single, shared currency market was designed to create.

The summit will take place Thursday, 21^st February 2019 at the National Convention Centre, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1 from 8.30am to 2.00pm – click here to register.

 

Save the Date! Irish Revenue Office – Customs Brexit Info Seminar – Wednesday 20 February 2019 Dublin Castle

The Irish Revenue Office will be holding the next Customs Brexit Information Seminar on the 20th February 2019 in Dublin Castle. This seminar is targeted at the large economic operators and logistic companies / freight forwarders.

Registration can be completed via this link: https://www.revenue.ie/en/customs-traders-and-agents/brexit/brexit-seminars/index.aspx

 

*UPDATED* Brexit and Certs of Origin- Chamber Update

No Deal Scenario

• We recently received an update from colleagues in the UK regarding a meeting held with HMRC on Wednesday. We are informed that at present UK HMRC do not require Certs of Origin for goods arriving in the UK coming from third countries and are therefore not likely to require Irish goods arriving in the UK post Brexit/no-deal to be accompanied by a Cert of Origin.
• We are informed also that in the event of a no-deal, client companies in the UK may request a Cert depending on their individual needs (re-exporting etc). This applies vice versa. Irish companies whose supply chain contains UK components may also need to apply for a Certs – this will depend on the needs of and requirements in the country of destination. In addition, companies using a Documentary Letter of Credit to finance shipments may be requested by the relevant bank to obtain a Certificate of Origin too. Should your members have questions about whether or not they will need a Cert of Origin, we advise that they examine their supply chain, check the requirements of destination third countries and also speak to their client/importer as to their own requirements.

Withdrawal Agreement Scenario

• The status quo will continue as normal for the duration of the transition agreement

Future Trade Deal

• In the event of a trade agreement between the UK and EU in the future, preferential movement certificates will likely be required but in Ireland, these documents are issued by Revenue, not Chambers.
•  

Brexit Resources

• I hope this update provides some clarity to both you and your members in the short-term. We’d also like to remind you that we’re frequently updating our website with all the latest news and resources- http://www.chambers.ie/policy/the-brexit-result-information-for-chambers/

Please note that we have updated the Resources page of the Brexit Section on our website to include a Q&A notice from the European Commission regarding Industrial Products in a ‘no-deal’ scenario and we have also developed a Brexit Events page in the Brexit Section, listing forthcoming events related to preparation and information on Brexit.

 

Brazilian Embassy in Ireland – Opportunities to work with the Embassy for Future Events

The Brazilian Embassy to Ireland and its Consular section plays a dynamic role in engaging with and facilitating Irish businesses hoping to do business in Brazil and to provide support for events and promotional activities, with the Brazilian Ambassador to Ireland due to visit Galway in the first week of March to meet with Galway’s local government and business representatives.

In the 2019 ‘Doing Business’ report from The World Bank, Brazil was recorded as continuing to show notable strides across different areas important for the establishment and growth of businesses in a country, including construction permits, access to credit, cross-border trade and more.

If you would like to do business with Brazil, you may find the recently launched Brazilian Calendar of Exhibitions and Fairs a valuable tool. It promotes a variety of industry events and showcases the diversity and characteristics of the products and services marketed in Brazil. The Brazilian Calendar of Exhibitions and Fairs 2019 can be accessed by clicking this link:

http://www.mdic.gov.br/images/REPOSITORIO/scs/calendario_exposicoes_feiras_2019_ing.pdf

 

Save the Date! Brazilian Embassy in Ireland – Agribusiness Investor Road Show – 11-12 March 2019

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply of Brazil – MAPA will hold the third edition of the Agribusiness Investor Road Show – Expodireto/Cotrijal, between 11^th & 12th March 2019.

This is the perfect chance for potential investors and investment funds to meet, discuss about investment plans and opportunities and making deals with Brazilian agribusiness companies.

This event will be held as part of 20^th Expodireto Cotrijal International Agribusiness Fair which takes place in the city of Não-Me-Toque, Rio Grande do Sul, south of Brazil.

For further information & to register, please RSVP to

 

Save the Date! Citizen’s Dialogue on “Brexit & Europe – Where Are We Headed?” – 21 February 2019

The European Commission Representation in Ireland, in co-operation with European Movement Ireland, invites you to a Citizens’ Dialogue on “Brexit & Europe – Where Are We Headed?”, featuring speakers Gerry Kiely, the Head of the European Commission Representation in Ireland and Dr Mary C. Murphy, University College Cork, Lecturer in Politics.

The event will take place at The Creative Zone, Boole Library, University College Cork, from 12pm to 2pm on Thursday 21 February 2019.

The event is free to attend but registration in advance is essential. To register, click here.

 

Save the Date! 11th World Chambers Congress – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 12-14 June

Registration is now open for the 11^th World Chambers Congress, the largest international gathering for chambers of commerce and their business members, taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 12-14 June 2019.

Comprising an influential thought-leadership conference and a world-class competition to showcase chamber innovation, the global forum provides an unrivalled opportunity to share best-practices, exchange real-word ideas.

To register and for further information, click here.

 

Chamber Events

All upcoming Chamber events can be viewed on the Chamber Ireland website at: http://www.chambers.ie/events/events/

Upcoming events include:

• 19 February 2019 – Wexford Chamber: Breakfast Briefing with Daly & Associates
• 21 February 2019 – Ballina Chamber: Annual General Meeting of the Ballina Chamber of Commerce
• 26 February 2019 – Galway Chamber: Breakfast Briefing – Creating and protecting value in third-party relationships with Deloitte
• 27 February 2019 – Cork Chamber: Communication to boost International Business Relationships
• 28 February 2019 – Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber: The Well by the Sea at Cliff House Hotel Chamber Afterhours – to RSVP please email
• 6 March 2019 – Shannon Chamber: The SME & Multinational Company Procurement Process: A Guide for Prospective Suppliers
• 7 March 2019 – Cork Chamber: March Business Breakfast with Niall MacCarthy, Cork Airport
• 7 March 2019 – Dundalk Chamber: Cyber Security Breakfast
• 8 March 2019 – Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber: International Women’ Day Breakfast with Eunice in Powersfield House – to RSVP please email
• 12 March 2019 – Cork Chamber: Networking at Noon at Glandore’s New Office Space
• 13 March 2019 – Cork Chamber: Build the Right International Market Partnerships
• 22 March 2019 – Shannon Chamber: Shannon Chamber Lunch – Keynote Address by Caroline Currid, Performance Psychologist
• 23 March 2019 – Mullingar Chamber: Midlands Career Expo
• 27 March 2019 – Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber: Quick Casual Catch-Up Coffee at McDonald’s – to RSVP please email

 

Chambers Ireland Weekly Digest                           11 February 2019

 

Save the Date! Enterprise Ireland – Eurozone Summit

Join Irish business leaders and professionals at the Eurozone Summit, where you can participate in discussions on how Ireland can take advantage of the trade opportunities that the single, shared currency market was designed to create.

The summit will take place Thursday, 21^st February 2019 at the National Convention Centre, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1 from 8.30am to 2.00pm – click here to register.

 

*UPDATED* Brexit and Certs of Origin- Chamber Update

No Deal Scenario

• We recently received an update from colleagues in the UK regarding a meeting held with HMRC on Wednesday. We are informed that at present UK HMRC do not require Certs of Origin for goods arriving in the UK coming from third countries and are therefore not likely to require Irish goods arriving in the UK post Brexit/no-deal to be accompanied by a Cert of Origin.
• We are informed also that in the event of a no-deal, client companies in the UK may request a Cert depending on their individual needs (re-exporting etc). This applies vice versa. Irish companies whose supply chain contains UK components may also need to apply for a Certs – this will depend on the needs of and requirements in the country of destination. In addition, companies using a Documentary Letter of Credit to finance shipments may be requested by the relevant bank to obtain a Certificate of Origin too. Should your members have questions about whether or not they will need a Cert of Origin, we advise that they examine their supply chain, check the requirements of destination third countries and also speak to their client/importer as to their own requirements.

Withdrawal Agreement Scenario

• The status quo will continue as normal for the duration of the transition agreement

Future Trade Deal

• In the event of a trade agreement between the UK and EU in the future, preferential movement certificates will likely be required but in Ireland, these documents are issued by Revenue, not Chambers.

Brexit Resources

• I hope this update provides some clarity to both you and your members in the short-term. We’d also like to remind you that we’re frequently updating our website with all the latest news and resources- http://www.chambers.ie/policy/the-brexit-result-information-for-chambers/

Please note that we have updated the Resources page of the Brexit Section on our website to include a Q&A notice from the European Commission regarding Industrial Products in a ‘no-deal’ scenario and we have also developed a Brexit Events page in the Brexit Section, listing forthcoming events related to preparation and information on Brexit.

 

European Commission – Extension of the Latin America IPR SME Helpdesk Contract

The European Commission has extended for another two years the Latin America IPR SME Helpdesk contract. These means that the following Helpdesk services will be available free of charge to all SMEs across the EU:

• a confidential advice and assistance by IP experts on IP protection in Latin America
• organization of training sessions and webinars,
• publication of sectoral and country-information material on IP protection and enforcement

If your Chamber is organizing any events this year targeting specific Latin American markets, Chambers Ireland can provide training on IPR protection for Irish SMEs operating in Latin American Countries.

For further information, please contact

 

Council of the EU Rotating Presidency – Three EU Member Countries Scheduled as Presidency Holders from January 2019 to June 2020

On 1 January, Romania took over the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union from Austria.

In 2009, the Lisbon Treaty established a system whereby a trio of Member States consecutively hold the Presidency, agreeing on a common agenda over the course of 18 months, with each country preparing its own detailed six-month programme.

The Romanian Presidency is the first phase of this trio, with Finland due to commence the second phase in July 2019. The Presidency trio will be completed by Croatia from January-June 2020.

For further information on the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union, click here.

 

Save the Date! Citizen’s Dialogue on “Brexit & Europe – Where Are We Headed?” – 21 February 2019

The European Commission Representation in Ireland, in co-operation with European Movement Ireland, invites you to a Citizens’ Dialogue on “Brexit & Europe – Where Are We Headed?”, featuring speakers Gerry Kiely, the Head of the European Commission Representation in Ireland and Dr Mary C. Murphy, University College Cork, Lecturer in Politics.

The event will take place at The Creative Zone, Boole Library, University College Cork, from 12pm to 2pm on Thursday 21 February 2019.

The event is free to attend but registration in advance is essential. To register, click here.

 

1. Save the Date! 11th World Chambers Congress – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 12-14 June

Registration is now open for the 11^th World Chambers Congress, the largest international gathering for chambers of commerce and their business members, taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 12-14 June 2019.

Comprising an influential thought-leadership conference and a world-class competition to showcase chamber innovation, the global forum provides an unrivalled opportunity to share best-practices, exchange real-word ideas.

To register and for further information, click here.

 

Chamber Events

All upcoming Chamber events can be viewed on the Chamber Ireland website at: http://www.chambers.ie/events/events/

Upcoming events include:

• 13 February 2019 – Cork Chamber: Market Analysis – Target the Right International Markets
• 14 February 2019 – Drogheda Chamber: Speed Networking Event in The Mill Enterprise Centre
• 14 February 2019 – Cork Chamber – February Business Breakfast – The Power of Social Innovation in association with the Irish Examiner
• 19 February 2019 – Wexford Chamber: Breakfast Briefing with Daly & Associates
• 21 February 2019 – Ballina Chamber: Annual General Meeting of the Ballina Chamber of Commerce
• 27 February 2019 – Cork Chamber: Communication to boost International Business Relationships
• 26 February 2019 – Galway Chamber: Breakfast Briefing – Creating and protecting value in third-party relationships with Deloitte
• 7 March 2019 – Cork Chamber: March Business Breakfast with Niall MacCarthy, Cork Airport
• 12 March 2019 – Cork Chamber: Networking at Noon at Glandore’s New Office Space
• 13 March 2019 – Cork Chamber: Build the Right International Market Partnerships
• 22 March 2019 – Shannon Chamber: Shannon Chamber Lunch – Keynote Address by Caroline Currid, Performance Psychologist
• 23 March 2019 – Mullingar Chamber: Midlands Career Expo

 

Chambers Ireland Weekly Digest                           4 February 2019

 

Focus Groups on Energy for Businesses

SEAI are looking to put together focus groups for SMEs on energy. They wish to look at training which they can make available, accessing funding through SEAI and how best to help businesses manage energy costs. If your Chamber is interested in hosting a small focus group in your office for your members, please contact

 

Brexit and Certs of Origin- Chamber Update

No Deal Scenario

• We recently received an update from colleagues in the UK regarding a meeting held with HMRC on Wednesday. We are informed that at present UK HMRC do not require Certs of Origin for goods arriving in the UK coming from third countries and are therefore not likely to require Irish goods arriving in the UK post Brexit/no-deal to be accompanied by a Cert of Origin.
• We are informed also that in the event of a no-deal, client companies in the UK may request a Cert depending on their individual needs (re-exporting etc). This applies vice versa. Irish companies whose supply chain contains UK components may also need to apply for a Certs – this will depend on the needs of and requirements in the country of destination. In addition, companies using a Documentary Letter of Credit to finance shipments may be requested by the relevant bank to obtain a Certificate of Origin too. Should your members have questions about whether or not they will need a Cert of Origin, we advise that they examine their supply chain, check the requirements of destination third countries and also speak to their client/importer as to their own requirements.

Withdrawal Agreement Scenario

• The status quo will continue as normal for the duration of the transition agreement

Future Trade Deal

• In the event of a trade agreement between the UK and EU in the future, preferential movement certificates will likely be required but in Ireland, these documents are issued by Revenue, not Chambers.

Brexit Resources

• I hope this update provides some clarity to both you and your members in the short-term. We’d also like to remind you that we’re frequently updating our website with all the latest news and resources- http://www.chambers.ie/policy/the-brexit-result-information-for-chambers/

Please note that we have updated the Resources page of the Brexit Section on our website to include a Brexit Factsheet from the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) and we have also developed a Brexit Events page in the Brexit Section, listing forthcoming events related to preparation and information on Brexit.

 

Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland (SEAI) – Future-Proof your Business through the Circular Economy!

SEAI are supporting a new initiative from Dublin City Council, an innovative opportunity to future-proof your business by attending the first Circular Economy Training tailored specifically to SMEs – this is the ‘MODOS Circular Economy Workshop’. Find out more about #MODOS by clicking here

 

M1 Skillnets Training – Illuminate Female Entrepreneurial Programme

M1 Skillnets will be running a new training programme, ‘Illuminate Female Entrepreneurial Programme, with DCU Ryan Academy’, beginning 18 February 2019.

This is a Business Management and Leadership Programme which is accredited by QQI (Quality & Qualifications Ireland) at Level 6, Minor Award. 16 participants will be selected for this programme, which will fast track female led businesses, to develop their business and leadership skills, achieve scale and create employment.

For more information, click here.

 

‘See It Say It’ Crime Prevention and Detection Product

See It Say It is a crime prevention and detection product currently being used in Tralee in conjunction with the Chamber. It sends a clear message to criminals or anyone engaging in anti-social behaviour. For further information, please see the attached document on the product or please visit the official website: www.seeitsayit.ie

 

Save the Date – Enterprise Ireland – Eurozone Summit

Join Irish business leaders and professionals at the Eurozone Summit, where you can participate in discussions on how Ireland can take advantage of the trade opportunities that the single, shared currency market was designed to create.

The summit will take place Thursday, 21^st February 2019 at the National Convention Centre, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1 from 8.30am to 2.00pm – click here to register.

 

Save the Date – 11^TH World Chambers Congress – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 12-14 June

Registration is now open for the 11^th World Chambers Congress, the largest international gathering for chambers of commerce and their business members, taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 12-14 June 2019.

Comprising an influential thought-leadership conference and a world-class competition to showcase chamber innovation, the global forum provides an unrivalled opportunity to share best-practices, exchange real-word ideas.

To register and for further information, click here.

 

Chamber Events

All upcoming Chamber events can be viewed on the Chamber Ireland website at: http://www.chambers.ie/events/events/

Upcoming events include:

• 7 February 2019 – Limerick Chamber: Economic Breakfast Briefing
• 7 February 2019 – Wexford Chamber: Evening Seminar with RDA Accountants & O’Connor Mullen Solicitors “The Art of Buying or Selling a Business”
• 13 February 2019 – Cork Chamber: Market Analysis – Target the Right International Markets
• 19 February 2019 – Wexford Chamber: Breakfast Briefing with Daly & Associates
• 21 February 2019 – Ballina Chamber: Annual General Meeting of the Ballina Chamber of Commerce
• 27 February 2019 – Cork Chamber: Communication to boost International Business Relationships
• 26 February 2019 – Galway Chamber: Breakfast Briefing – Creating and protecting value in third-party relationships with Deloitte
• 13 March 2019 – Cork Chamber: Build the Right International Market Partnerships
• 23 March 2019 – Mullingar Chamber: Midlands Career Expo

 

Chambers Ireland Weekly Digest                           28 January 2019

 

National Minimum Wage Consultation

The Low Pay Commission is inviting submissions from interested parties in relation to the National Minimum Wage; these submissions will inform the Commission in its consideration of the appropriate rate for 2020.

The Commission welcomes your observations, comments and submissions which can be sent, preferably by email, to: or by post to:

The Low Pay Commission Secretariat, 1st Floor, Aras Mhic Diarmada, Store Street, Dublin 1

The closing date for submissions is 9th February 2019. Click here for more info.

 

Department of Rural & Community Development – Call for Input for the National Volunteering Strategy

The Department of Rural & Community Development has launched a Call for Input (CFI) to inform and seek views from stakeholders on key topics under consideration to develop a National Strategy on Volunteering.

The CFI aims to:

• Inform stakeholders of the proposed volunteering strategy;
• Seek views from stakeholders on what constitutes volunteering;
• Invite comments and proposals on the CFI including additional and emerging considerations which may further inform the Strategy

The deadline for submissions is 3PM on Thursday 14 February 2019 – to make a submission and for more details, click here.

 

Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment – Call for Input for the Draft National Energy and Climate Plan

Ireland’s final version of its National Energy & Climate Plan (NECP) 2021-2030 is to be submitted to the European Commission by 31/12/2019.

The Department has a consultation open for the final version of the NECP until 22 February 2019.

Responses to the consultation should be sent by email to

For further info on the consultation, click here.

 

Brexit and Certs of Origin- Chamber Update

No Deal Scenario

• We recently received an update from colleagues in the UK regarding a meeting held with HMRC on Wednesday. We are informed that at present UK HMRC do not require Certs of Origin for goods arriving in the UK coming from third countries and are therefore not likely to require Irish goods arriving in the UK post Brexit/no-deal to be accompanied by a Cert of Origin.
• We are informed also that in the event of a no-deal, client companies in the UK may request a Cert depending on their individual needs (re-exporting etc). This applies vice versa. Irish companies whose supply chain contains UK components may also need to apply for a Certs- this will depend on the needs of and requirements in the country of destination. In addition, companies using a Documentary Letter of Credit to finance shipments may be requested by the relevant bank to obtain a Certificate of Origin too. Should your members have questions about whether or not they will need a Cert of Origin, we advise that they examine their supply chain, check the requirements of destination third countries and also speak to their client/importer as to their own requirements.

Withdrawal Agreement Scenario

• The status quo will continue as normal for the duration of the transition agreement

Future Trade Deal

• In the event of a trade agreement between the UK and EU in the future, preferential movement certificates will likely be required but in Ireland, these documents are issued by Revenue, not Chambers.
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Brexit Resources

• I hope this update provides some clarity to both you and your members in the short-term. We’d also like to remind you that we’re frequently updating our website with all the latest news and resources- http://www.chambers.ie/policy/the-brexit-result-information-for-chambers/

 

Update for Members- Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act

Chambers may remember that throughout the course of 2018 we were closely engaging with the Department of Employment and Social Affairs and the Oireachtas on a proposed piece of employment legislation. That legislation is now law and contains several changes and new sanctions that may impact employers found not to be compliant. Peninsula Ireland have compiled an update for Chamber Members (see attached) on the new Act. Please circulate to members.

In brief there are four new provisions (see below) and employers should review policies and practices to ensure they are compliant with the new law.

1. Early issuing of five core terms of employment
2. Zero-hour contracts abolished
3. Banded hours:
4. Minimum payments if there’s no work

 

Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland (SEAI) – Future-Proof your Business through the Circular Economy!

SEAI are supporting a new initiative from Dublin City Council, an innovative opportunity to future-proof your business by attending the first Circular Economy Training tailored specifically to SMEs – this is the ‘MODOS Circular Economy Workshop’. Find out more about #MODOS by clicking here

 

M1 Skillnets Training – Illuminate Female Entrepreneurial Programme

M1 Skillnets will be running a new training programme, ‘Illuminate Female Entrepreneurial Programme, with DCU Ryan Academy’, beginning 18 February 2019.

This is a Business Management and Leadership Programme which is accredited by QQI (Quality & Qualifications Ireland) at Level 6, Minor Award. 16 participants will be selected for this programme, which will fast track female led businesses, to develop their business and leadership skills, achieve scale and create employment.

For more information, click here.

 

Save the Date – Upcoming Brexit Seminars – Revenue Office

The Revenue office is holding another series of seminars to engage with businesses to help identify and understand the potential customs implications of Brexit.

Please find below the links, dates & locations of the forthcoming seminars:

• Clayton Whites Hotel, Wexford – Wednesday 30 January 2019

 

*UPDATED* Chambers Ireland Website Brexit Section – ‘No Deal’ Contingency Action Plans, Brexit Preparedness notices & More

The Brexit Section of the Chambers Ireland website has been updated with the key publications and notices in relation to Brexit Preparedness and the ‘No Deal’ Contingency Action Plans from the European Commission as well as the ‘No Deal’ Contingency Action Plan from the Irish Government.

We’ve recently updated the Resources page of the Brexit Section to include a Brexit Factsheet from the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) – please find it attached to this email.

Please visit the dedicated page on Brexit Preparedness and resources for a ‘no-deal’ Brexit scenario on our website by clicking here.

 

Save the Date – Enterprise Ireland – Eurozone Summit

Join Irish business leaders and professionals at the Eurozone Summit, where you can participate in discussions on how Ireland can take advantage of the trade opportunities that the single, shared currency market was designed to create.

The summit will take place Thursday, 21^st February 2019 at the National Convention Centre, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1 from 8.30am to 2.00pm – click here to register.

 

Chamber Events

All upcoming Chamber events can be viewed on the Chamber Ireland website at: http://www.chambers.ie/events/events/

Upcoming events include:

• 29 January 2019 – County Kildare Chamber: Chamber Business Lunch
• 31 January 2019 – Galway Chamber: Business After Hours with Hennelly Finance
• 31 January 2019 – Drogheda Chamber: Brexit Breakfast Briefing Presented by Grant Thornton “Where Are we Now?”
• 31 January 2019 – County Kildare Chamber: What now for Brexit? and How to Prepare
• 1 February 2019 – Cork Chamber: Cork Chamber Annual Dinner 2019
• 7 February 2019 – Limerick Chamber: Economic Breakfast Briefing
• 7 February 2019 – Wexford Chamber – Evening Seminar with RDA Accountants & O’Connor Mullen Solicitors “The Art of Buying or Selling a Business”
• 26 February 2019 – Galway Chamber: Breakfast Briefing – Creating and protecting value in third-party relationships with Deloitte

Chambers Ireland Weekly Digest                           21 January 2019

 

Department of Rural & Community Development – Call for Input for the National Volunteering Strategy

The Department of Rural & Community Development has launched a Call for Input (CFI) to inform and seek views from stakeholders on key topics under consideration to develop a National Strategy on Volunteering.

The CFI aims to:

• Inform stakeholders of the proposed volunteering strategy;
• Seek views from stakeholders on what constitutes volunteering;
• Invite comments and proposals on the CFI including additional and emerging considerations which may further inform the Strategy

The deadline for submissions is 3PM on Thursday 14 February 2019 – to make a submission and for more details, click here.

 

Save the Date – Upcoming Brexit Seminars – Revenue Office

The Revenue office is holding another series of seminars to engage with businesses to help identify and understand the potential customs implications of Brexit.

Please find below the links, dates & locations of the forthcoming seminars:

• Carnbeg Hotel, Dundalk – Tuesday 22 January 2019
• Hibernia Suite, Dublin Castle, Dublin – Thursday 24 January 2019
• Clayton Whites Hotel, Wexford – Wednesday 30 January 2019

 

*UPDATED* Chambers Ireland Website Brexit Section – ‘No Deal’ Contingency Action Plans, Brexit Preparedness notices & More

The Brexit Section of the Chambers Ireland website has been updated with the key publications and notices in relation to Brexit Preparedness and the ‘No Deal’ Contingency Action Plans from the European Commission as well as the ‘No Deal’ Contingency Action Plan from the Irish Government.

This section features documents and resources from the European Commission, Irish Government departments and state bodies to help prepare for a possible ‘No-Deal’ scenario as well as other Brexit outcomes.

Please visit the dedicated page on Brexit Preparedness on our website by clicking here.

 

NCBI – Notice asking retailers to avoid purchasing touchscreen payment terminals

NCBI (National Council for the Blind Ireland) is asking Irish retailers to hold off purchasing touchscreen payment terminals and instead continue to use the current keypad button devices.

At present, touchscreen payment terminals in shops and supermarkets are not accessible to people who are blind and vision impaired, of whom there are over 50,000 in Ireland today.

Touchscreen payment terminals can be made accessible, however until manufacturers who produce touchscreen payment terminals devise a new way of delivering accessible touchscreen solutions at a national level, NCBI are asking retailers to use the current keypad button devices.

 

Save the Date – Enterprise Ireland – Eurozone Summit

Join Irish business leaders and professionals at the Eurozone Summit. Hear from European leaders and participate in discussions on how Ireland can take advantage of the trade opportunities that the single, shared currency market was designed to create.

The summit will take place Thursday, 21^st February 2019 at the National Convention Centre, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1 from 8.30am to 2.00pm.

A registration link will be circulated shortly. Please find attached a promo flyer for the event with further information.

 

Common Purpose Senior Leader Development Program

Please find attached the latest Meridian program from Common Purpose, a global charitable trust providing business leadership programs for leadership development. We have worked with them in the past and many of our members have sponsored staff on their programs.

 

Office of Government Procurement (OGP) – New Informative Videos on eTenders

The Office of Government Procurement (OGP) have published two new informative videos on their YouTube Channel, providing information for prospective suppliers on interacting with eTenders – details and links to each informative video are below:

• Registering for eTenders & creating alerts – this video looks at registering for eTenders, creating business alerts, and ensuring that details are kept up-to-date
• eTenders | submitting a tender response – this video looks at using eTenders to participate in competitions, seek clarifications, and so on

 

Legislative Monitor – 5 Year Minimum Expiry Date on Gift Vouchers

Following the Irish Government Cabinet’s approval of the bill in December 2018, legislation is due to be published in the first months of this new year regarding the new 5 Year Minimum Expiry Date for Gift Vouchers.

We will review this legislation upon its publication and contact the Network in due course on the key details of the legislation.

 

Chamber Events

All upcoming Chamber events can be viewed on the Chamber Ireland website at: http://www.chambers.ie/events/events/

Upcoming events include:

• 22 January 2019 – Limerick Chamber: Spending Trends: Tourism, Retail & Hospitality Industry Insights & Marketing Trends
• 23 January 2019 – Fingal Dublin Chamber: Maximise Your Membership @ The Grand Hotel Malahide
• 24 January 2019 – County Kildare Chamber: Employment Law, HR and Health & Safety Seminar
• 25 January 2019 – County Kildare Chamber: Stuart Lancaster Breakfast – “Pursuit of Excellence, Lessons from Sport”
• 29 January 2019 – County Kildare Chamber: Chamber Business Lunch
• 31 January 2019 – Galway Chamber: Business After Hours with Hennelly Finance
• 31 January 2019 – Drogheda Chamber: Brexit Breakfast Briefing Presented by Grant Thornton “Where Are we Now?”
• 31 January 2019 – County Kildare Chamber: What now for Brexit? and How to Prepare
• 1 February 2019 – Cork Chamber: Cork Chamber Annual Dinner 2019
• 7 February 2019 – Limerick Chamber: Economic Breakfast Briefing
• 26 February 2019 – Galway Chamber: Breakfast Briefing – Creating and protecting value in third-party relationships with Deloitte