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Measures to Support Job Creation Should Be More Ambitious

Chambers Ireland has today (26/04/13) welcomed the Government’s ongoing efforts to support job creation in all sectors of the economy. However, these efforts could be complemented by further initiatives to support the struggling SME sector.

Speaking this morning, Seán Murphy, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive said, “The latest report on the Action Plan for Jobs illustrates the Government’s continuing commitment to job creation. However, if it is to have the greatest possible impact these initiatives need to be more ambitious. We recently published an Alternative 10 Point Plan which exposes some of the limitations of the Government’s own plan from Budget 2013.”

“Our plan includes initiatives such as a reduced VAT Rate on Housing Repair, Maintenance and Improvements (RMI), halving the level of Capital Gains Tax for Entrepreneurs to 16.5% and a targeted rates reduction for businesses in town centres. These could increase demand and have a meaningful impact on small businesses which would in turn stimulate job creation,” he concluded.

Ballyhaunis Men's Shed Association

Ballyhaunis Men's Shed Association, is a voluntary non-profit association and are now in the final stages's of securing a Shed in Ballyhaunis for the many projects that the men will undertake.

The Shed will provide a safe, secure, friendly and open environment where men can meet and engage in positive, productive experiences that in turn will enhance their overall health and well being.

Men of all ages, employed, unemployed, retired, skilled or unskilled in the company of other men can pursue hobbies, pastimes, Interests, learn new skills, pass on old skills or just have   chat and make new friends. By their efforts this will contribute to their families, friends, the Shed and their community.

We MEET EVERY OTHER TUESDAY AT 7.30 pm in the FRIARY HOUSE, THE ABBEY, BALLYHAUNIS.

 All are welcome and bring a friend, MEMBERSHIP IS FREE. BE PART OF YOUR COMMUNITY.

For Further Information Phone 086 0358066 or Email: ballyhaunismensshed@hotmail.com

The Ballyhaunis Chamber have been lobbying to keep the Courthouse in Ballyhaunis  as it is a well used and critical amenity in the surrounding area. Here you will see the submission made to the court services along with a letter sent to the Regional Manager of court services.

Click here to see the submission

As you may be aware the Community Website Ballyhaunis Life was launched in November 2011. The aim of the website is to let people know especially family, friends and relations abroad about Life in Ballyhaunis. Information on local organisations/clubs/associations, what they are up to and events that they have planned can be found on the site as well as business listings. We are delighted to let you know that the website is very successful with hits from around the world as well as local areas. We have been getting an average of 3,975 per day which will come out at around 123,225pm.

We also offer the opportunity to businesses to advertise on said website and all monies raised goes towards the running costs for Ballyhaunis Summer Festival. The costs of the advertising slots are as follows:

Size of Ad Cost for 3 months Cost for 1 year

4.5cm x 2.5cm €30 €90

4.5cm x 5cm €40 €140

4.5cm x 10cm €55 €180

We would also like to take this opportunity to remind people that there is a free section for promotions/offers that you may have running which could easily be added onto the site. Just email the Ballyhaunis Chamber ballyhaunischamber@gmail.com or through the contact button on the site and we will do the rest. We ask that you consider advertising on the website to showcase your business and to not only bring business to Ballyhaunis but to also support The Ballyhaunis Summer Festival. Call on 094 9630311 or pop into the office between 9am and 5pm (closed for lunch) to discuss this further.

Enterprise Ireland offers the Business Process Improvement Grant to support short-term projects designed to develop management capability within SMEs, together with driving company efficiency measures.

ConnectIreland was appointed by IDA Ireland to deliver the Succeed in Ireland initiative, which is part of the Irish Government’s 2012 Action Plan for Jobs. The referral programme is an innovative way to create new jobs in Ireland by harnessing the power of Ireland’s global connections and the Irish Diaspora.