We realise the landscape we work and do business in is changing very fast. New Government announcements coming almost daily, and many schemes being launched to help business. It can be hard to keep up, we will be sending out summaries on a regular basis to keep you informed and clear on what’s available to help in the current situation.

COVID-19 Information for Business supports are here please click through to find the relevant information with links to more details.

Locally we are working closely with LEO Dún Laoghaire – Rathdown to bring online training and other supports to businesses a link to these supports is in the information section referred to above.
Brexit is looming and we urge businesses to act now, engage now and ensure that you are “Brexit Prepared”.

The stark reality is that we are potentially facing a No Deal Brexit with WTO rules and tariffs. The next month is crucial politically and whilst Government talks will intensify, we must all prepare for what we all fear may happen. over the forthcoming weeks and months will ensure that our membership is fully briefed and engaged with Brexit and understand how it will impact businesses in the County. We are acutely aware that its impact is not only for exporters, but also for importing companies.

We encourage all our members to register with the following Brexit Workshops on the 5th and 6th October. The workshops are hosted by Revenue, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine and the Department of Business, Enterprise & Innovation.

DLR Chamber welcomes nomination of Mairead McGuinness as European Commissioner designate
Commissioner-designate McGuinness brings a wealth of political experience on EU issues to this role, having been an MEP since 2004 and currently holding the post of First Vice-President of the European Parliament.

Her experience from various EU portfolios will be crucial in carrying forward the EU’s financial sector policy agenda and ensuring it supports and strengthens the Commission’s key priorities, notably the green and digital transition..

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€2 billion COVID-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme Open

The new €2 billion COVID-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme to provide Irish businesses is now open, including those in the farming and fishing sectors, with access to low cost loans as they respond to the impacts of COVID-19.

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