Provides references to the principal business associations, indicating which accept U.S. companies. Describes the primary roles of those associations and to what extent they influence government actions.

Chambers Ireland maintains a large network of chambers of commerce with the largest being based in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway.
The American Chamber of Commerce Ireland, (AmCham), is the voice of the 700 U.S. companies with operations in Ireland.  AmCham represents the interests of its members with active working groups in areas such as human resources, research, development and innovation and employment law.  The organization, for which the U.S. Ambassador to Ireland is patron, also maintains regional chapters and maintains a busy schedule of events throughout the year to facilitate policy exchange and networking.
The Irish Business and Employers’ Confederation, (IBEC), is the largest business representational organization in Ireland with over 7,500 members.  IBEC’s remit is to lead, shape and promote business policy and conditions to drive success. The organization maintains over 60 business and trade organizations representing leading sectors. 
Two organizations represent small and medium size companies; the Small Firms Association, (IBEC) and the Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association (ISME).
All business associations in Ireland accept U.S. companies as members.
 

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