The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland has warned there is a serious shortage of qualified graduates coming into the profession and, together with ConnectIreland, is urging surveyors working abroad to return home. A new survey of 300 construction and property firms shows that, based on a conservative forecast of economic growth up to December…
The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Pascal Donohoe TD, has announced that €106million is being provided to address the damage to transport infrastructure arising from recent storms and severe flooding. Funding was agreed with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Brendan Howlin TD. Minister Donohoe said: ‘The most extensive impact of the…
Shannon Chamber is pleased to announce that, commencing Friday, 10 March 2016, it will deliver a Diploma in Leadership programme through its Skillnet, which will lead to a Level 7 National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). The programme will be delivered over four months by leading talent and leadership development firm Career Decisions Ireland…
An innovative new course being delivered in Shannon beginning in March 2016 provides an opportunity for experienced aviation technical personnel within the aircraft leasing industry. The Aircraft Records Technician programme will facilitate a career path into the Aircraft Leasing Industry as an Aircraft Records Technician, and is particularly suited to aircraft maintenance personnel. Seamus Hoyne,…
In Adare HRM’s most recent newletter they look at the changes that 2016 will bring for Organisations, and potential areas of discussion in the area of HR and employment law, however we cannot look at 2016 without looking at the changes in 2015, which will have an impact into the future. 2015 was a busy…
The Government today (18/01/16) launched the 5th Annual Action Plan for Jobs showing strong commitment to supporting SMEs and with the aim of creating 50,000 jobs in 2016. Commenting on the launch, Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive said, “The Action Plan for Jobs contains genuinely ambitious goals. The disruptive reforms that have been targeted for…
Enterprise Ireland launched a call for applications to the Competitive Start Fund for applications from International Entrepreneurs active in the Manufacturing & Internationally Traded Services sectors including the following subsectors: Internet, Games, Apps, Mobile, SaaS, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Software, Lifesciences, Food, Cleantech and Industrial Products. This call for applications will close on Wednesday 27th January…
Sunday, 17 January 2016: Shannon Airport has achieved growth again in 2015, with its passenger numbers for last year showing a 5% increase on 2014. This is the third successive year of passenger number increases at the airport. 2015 passenger numbers grew to 1,714,872 – the first year since 2010 that the airport has exceeded…
Shannon Chamber chief executive Helen Downes is joined by Chamber members and SkyCourt retailers for the launch of the Chamber’s affinity card (from left): Kevin Mc Cafferty, Morrissey’s Butchers; Lovepreet Gill, The Park Inn by Radisson, Shannon Airport; Lijana Kizaite, Shannon Chamber; Louise Tsang, Sash Ladies Clothing; Susan Delahunty, Marcos Shoes; and Joan Hoctor, Eason….
The University of Limerick’s Cooperative Education Division is currently planning for next year’s placement programme and would like to work with Shannon Chamber member companies in this regard. If you are planning to recruit under the 2016 programme, simply work through the following steps; Review the profile of undergraduate programmes by date and duration of…
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