Chamber Policy Committees:
The first meetings of the newly established Economic & Enterprise Committee and the Transport & Infrastructure Committee took place in recent weeks. In 2012, the Chamber implemented its new policy structures and now has two strong policy committees in place to develop and promote policy recommendations that create an enabling and facilitative business environment for our members.
E & E Committee
Chaired by Ronan Murray, Ernst & Young, the work of this committee is focused on supporting and advancing strategic economic and enterprise policy recommendations and is taking prioritised action on the following areas:
T& IS Committee
Chaired by Denis Healy, Port of Cork, the work of this committee is focused on supporting and advancing strategic transport & infrastructure policy recommendations as follows:
The Chamber would like to take the opportunity to express its gratitude to the many members who have taken advantage of the engagement opportunities with the Chamber’s policy activities. Everyone’s input is very much appreciated and has a very valuable and beneficial impact on our engagement and advocacy with decision-makers at regional and national level. Should you wish to become involved in the Chamber’s policy activities, please contact Siobhan Bradley, Policy and Research Manager (Acting) siobhan.bradley@corkchamber.ie
Chambers Ireland launches Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Awards:
Applications are now open for this year’s Chambers Ireland CSR Awards. In their tenth year, the Awards are run in association with the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government, partnered by Business in the Community and kindly sponsored by BAM. These Awards recognise the commitment of the Irish business community to the values of corporate social responsibility.
Award categories include:
- Excellence in Environment
- Community (divided in Charity, Volunteering and Community Programme)
- Workplace
- Marketplace
- International CSR
- CSR Communications
- Best SME
- The Overall Outstanding Achievement in CSR Award.
For further information and to apply please visit www.csrawards.ie. The closing date for nominations is Thursday 25th April 2013.
