Minister Mitchell O’Connor publishes first progress reports of Regional Action Plans for Jobs

  The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Ms Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD, today [  December 2016] published the first progress reports of the eight Regional Action Plans for Jobs. The progress reports were prepared by the Regional Implementation Committees established to oversee and monitor implementation of the measures contained in the Plans.  The reports…

SMEs can now avail of free on-line tool to understand why Corporate Social Responsibility matters to small business –Minister Breen

CSR can help attract and retain talent Minister for Employment and Small Business, Pat Breen T.D. announced the launch of a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on-line Tool for SMEs.  This Tool is an initiative of the CSR Stakeholder Forum in conjunction with the Department of Jobs Enterprise and Innovation, which was set up to drive…

Minister Ross announces €2.77m in grants for Regional Airports

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD, announced today that his Department is allocating €2.77 million in funding support for the four regional airports in Donegal, Ireland West Airport Knock, Kerry and Waterford. Minister Ross said: “These grant allocations are being made under the Regional Airports Programme 2015-2019, which supports these airports with…

Breege O’Donoghue announced as new Chair of the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland

  Chairperson appointed to lead drive to promote Ireland’s design and craft capability in international markets. Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, T.D., has announced the appointment of Breege O’Donoghue as the new Chair of the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland (DCCoI). Breege O’Donoghue is currently a non-executive director of C&C…

North South Interconnector essential to sustain Ireland’s economic growth

Chambers Ireland today (21 December 2016) welcomed the decision by ABP to grant approval for the North South Interconnector. This Interconnector is an essential piece of infrastructure that Ireland needs to sustain our economic growth.   Ian Talbot, Chief Executive Chambers Ireland said, “The reliance on a single interconnection between North and South that is…

Do You Want to Take Part in Francis Brennan’s Next Grand Tour?

  RTÉ’s television series Francis Brennan’s Grand Tour is returning to our screens this summer and you could be one of the holidaymakers taking part.   Francis Brennan, expert hotelier and star of RTÉ’s At Your Service, is taking up his tour flag once again. This year Francis will face a new set of challenges…

Entries Sought for RTE’s ‘ At Your Service’

    THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO TAKE PART IN RTE’s NEW ‘At Your Service SERIES!   Are you looking for an opportunity to transform your business? The programme producers are currently looking for people and properties to take part in the next series of At Your Service, starring 5-star hotel experts Francis and John Brennan. If…

Shop Local this Christmas and Enjoy the Experience

What are your childhood memories of Christmas? Shopping expeditions with your parents, glistening street lights, carol singers and the hustle and bustle of busy streets? Christmas viewed from young eyes was magical and, it still is! While time is the essence in our busy world’s today and online shopping may seem the easy option for…

ADDITIONAL CAPACITY ON TRANSATLANTIC ROUTES REQUIRES BUY-IN FROM REGION…Shannon Chamber

Shannon Chamber has welcomed the confirmation that Norwegian, through its Irish subsidiary, Norwegian Air International, has received the long-awaited approval from the US government, to commence operations between Shannon and the US, and has called on the region to support existing and new flights as Shannon-US capacity grows.   The additional capacity now promised on…