Government launches €1.9m initiative with industry to attract top tech talent to Ireland #techIreland 27 June 2016 Tech Life Ireland, a new national initiative to brand Ireland as a top destination to pursue a career in technology was launched today by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, T.D. Tech/Life Ireland is…
In a statement issued today (Friday, 24 June 2016), following the UK’s vote yesterday to exit the European Union, Shannon Chamber, in conjunction with Chambers Ireland, said: “We are left with a large degree of uncertainty on what will now follow. In the immediate term, we can expect some degree of currency fluctuation in…
With 73% of Irish organisations quoting a shortage of suitable candidates when hiring, and a quarter not believing that they have the talent to achieve their current business objectives, Shannon Chamber Skillnet is inviting chamber members and businesses throughout the region to a training-focused seminar on Wednesday, 29 June at the Irish Aviation Authority’s Shannon…
First 100 to register for the event will be entered into a draw to win Aer Lingus flights to Boston or New York Friday June 24, 2016: Aer Lingus and Shannon Airport are calling on cyclists across the region to saddle up for a special 110k round trip straddling Clare and Galway in aid of…
24th June 2016 The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D., has acknowledged the result of the UK referendum on EU membership, announced this morning. “The Irish Government respects the decision that has been made by the people of the United Kingdom in the referendum”, Minister Mitchell O’Connor said. “It is important…
First ever Kuwait Airways service for Ireland and Shannon Shannon Airport is delighted to announce that Kuwait Airways will operate a new transit service on its Kuwait to New York/JFK route starting on Friday 24th June. The service will operate three times a week on Friday’s, Sunday’s and Wednesday’s on a Boeing 777-200 and will…
‘Rainy Day Fund’ Positive Step in Prudential Economic Management Speaking today (21 June 2016) following the Government’s announcement of the Summer Economic Statement, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, Ian Talbot welcomed the increased commitment to capital expenditure but cautioned that further investment increases are likely to be necessary in the coming years. “Increased Government spending should…
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Front row (l-r): Dr Ann Ledwith, director, Continuing and Professional Education, UL; Thomas Caffrey, head of aviation services, Lufthansa Technik Shannon; Conor Flanagan, CEO, Atlantic Aviation Group; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; and Cillian Griffey, manager, Shannon Chamber Skillnet are joined by the University’s heads of departments and centres at Shannon Airport. Photograph by Eamon…
Opportunity to collaborate with the best researchers in EU Minister for Training and Skills, John Halligan TD outlined the benefits of Horizon 2020 funding at a breakfast event organised by Enterprise Ireland and attended by multinational companies including Irish multinational companies. Horizon 2020 (H2020) is the EU’s Programme to support Research and Innovation. It has…
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