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AmCham Meets with US Ambassador to Ireland

10.07.2025

AmCham 2025 President, Liz Cunningham, and 2025 Vice President, Mark Cockerill met with US-Ambassador to Ireland, Edward S. Walsh at the AmCham offices this week, alongside, AmCham board member Davina Conlon and AmCham’s Public Affairs and Advocacy team.

Majority of AmCham Members to Increase or Maintain Employee Numbers

04.07.2025

Over 90 percent of AmCham members plan to increase or maintain employee numbers over the next 12 months, according to the latest AmCham FDI Insights survey. The survey found that 60 percent of respondents plan to increase the employee headcount at their Irish operations over the next 12 months, while a further 32.5 percent said they will maintain their current employee numbers.

Minister Burke Highlights Government Plans to Enhance Ireland’s Competitiveness at AmCham Independence Day Lunch

04.07.2025

AmCham was delighted to have Peter Burke TD, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, join us as Guest of Honour at AmCham’s 2025 Independence Day Lunch, which was sponsored by PwC. Speaking to AmCham members, he said: “We are in a very strong position as an Irish economy. We have at this point in time, the first time in our country's history, went over the €100bn envelope for our budget at €105bn.

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AmCham Congratulates US Ambassador to Ireland as he Assumes Office

02.07.2025

AmCham is delighted to both congratulate and warmly welcome the new US Ambassador to Ireland, Edward S. Walsh, who formally presented his credentials to President Michael D. Higgins at a ceremony at Áras an Uachtaráin this week.

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AmCham Publishes US-Ireland Business Report with The Irish Times

27.06.2025

AmCham was delighted to partner with the Irish Times on a Special Report on Ireland-US Business, as part of our annual Independence Day Celebrations. In the Report, you will hear from AmCham CEO, Paul Sweetman, and AmCham 2025 President, Liz Cunningham, about the work of AmCham and the strength of the US-Ireland relationship. 

Minister Dara Calleary Addresses AmCham Members at West-North-West Dinner

19.06.2025

AmCham was delighted to have Minister Dara Calleary TD, Minister for Social Protection and Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht join us as Guest of Honour at the 2025 AmCham West-North-West region Dinner this week. Speaking at the event, which was sponsored by KPMG, Minister Calleary highlighted the continued strength and resilience of Ireland when it comes to attracting US investment.

AmCham Hosts West-North-West Conference

19.06.2025

AmCham hosted its 2025 West-North-West Conference this week, with panel discussions on infrastructure and innovation and on talent and cost competitiveness.   The Conference, which was sponsored by KPMG, featured a fantastic line-up of speakers, who outlined the key priorities for business in the region, including prioritising impactful regional transport infrastructure, enhancing Ireland’s research landscape, and the adoption of digital technology.

Minister Paschal Donohoe Highlights the Importance of R&D Tax Credit At AmCham Annual Dinner

29.05.2025

AmCham was delighted to have Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe TD, attend the 2025 Annual Dinner and US-Ireland Business Awards as guest of honour. Speaking to attendees, Minister Donohoe noted the strength of the two-way, US-Ireland relationship saying: “At a time of significant turbulence in the global trading environment, it is important to remember that Ireland and the US enjoy a significant and mutually beneficial economic relationship.”

AmCham Outreach in the US at AmChams in Europe and Select USA

16.05.2025

AmCham took part in a series of meetings and engagements in the US as part of the AmChams in Europe and Select USA summits, this week.

Meet Our Mentors - AmCham Hackathon 2025

15.05.2025

Meet our Mentors for AmCham's 2025 Hackathon

2025 Emerging Leaders Hackathon Proposals

15.05.2025

We have over65 participants from AmCham member companies who will be putting the skills that they have learned throughout the Emerging Leaders Programme to good use as they attempt to hack an innovative commercial and/or social solution to address the Sustainable Development Goals in Ireland.

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AmCham Roundtable with Chairman Brian Mast and Congressional Delegation

09.05.2025

AmCham CEO, Paul Sweetman and AmCham Director of Public Affairs and Advocacy, Colm O’Callaghan, will be hosting a roundtable discussion with members of the House of Representatives, Foreign Affairs Committee