ConnectIreland has assumed control of Startup Ireland, paving the way for an exciting new era in the ongoing evolution of Ireland’s startup ecosystem. Both organisations strongly believe in making Ireland a global startup hub by 2020 and have worked closely on furthering this ambition. ConnectIreland has seen a significant upsurge in International companies wishing to…
11 July 2016 Minister Mitchell O’Connor (today) chaired the quarterly meeting of the Retail Consultation Forum. The Retail Consultation Forum was established in 2014 as a response to the challenges experienced by the sector during the recession. It provides a space for engagement between the sector and Government bodies to identify practical actions which could…
CSR Awards 2016 Shortlist Announced Today Chambers Ireland today (13th July 2016) announced the shortlist for the 2016 Corporate Social Responsibility Awards. The Awards, now in their thirteenth year, celebrate the positive work done by the business community for the benefit of their employee, the local community and the environment. The Awards are partnered with…
Shannon Chamber has joined forces with Limerick Racecourse to make an exciting offer to Shannon Chamber members. Limerick Racecourse’s Summer Twilight Racing Series has been a great success with racing action starting at 5.30pm with 7 NH races, matched by plenty of spectacle off the track. The racing finishes around 8.30pm but the party kicks…
Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD and Minister of State for Regional Economic Development, Michael Ring TD today announced an investment package of almost €1.5 million in Dormant Accounts Funding for Sport. The investment will be administered by Sport Ireland and will aim to engage with communities across the country, targeting…
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD and the Minister for Business and Employment, Pat Breen TD, today (Tuesday) have announced the outcome of the competitive processes to fill the critical leadership positions of Chairman of the Labour Court and Director General of the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). The announcement follows…
Chambers Ireland and the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry today (4 July 2016) announced a strengthening of cooperation between the two organisations, which represent the all-island business community. The launch of the formal affiliation between the two Chambers took place at a side event following the North South Ministerial Council at Dublin Castle…
Cillian Griffey, Shannon Chamber Skillnet network manager, pictured at the training and development seminar held in Entry Point North Shannon with (from left); Vicky Howard, HR manager, Reagecon Diagnostics; Justine Leigh, head of learning and development, Pepper Asset Servicing, and Tracey O’Halloran, simulator specialist, Entry Point North. Photograph by Eamon Ward. Companies need…
Click below to hear about ‘Early Observations of the Workplace Relations Commission’, ‘Cases reviewed under the WRC’ and ‘Paternity Leave and Parental Leave-The Essentials’ July Newsletter Shannon
The most immediate impact of Brexit on Ireland was the sudden devaluation of Sterling and continuing turmoil in the share market. All of this has and will continue to affect member companies who are exporting to the UK. The UK is Ireland’s largest single trading partner and ranks second to the USA in terms of…
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