Shannon Chamber is delighted to welcome Siemens to Shannon following its announced acquisition of Mentor Graphics, which now sees Mentor become part of the Siemens PLM Software business unit, within the Siemens Digital Factory division. Chamber CEO Helen Downes, welcoming the announcement said: “Mentor Graphics, as a leader in electronic design automation software, is a well-recognised brand…
Employment Permit Regulations now consolidated into a single set of Regulations for ease of use 30th March The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D., has signed the Employment Permit Regulations 2017. Employment Permit Regulations are also now consolidated into a single set of regulations which makes them easier to understand and…
The first European airport sensory room developed for children and adults with neurodevelopmental challenges, including autism, was officially opened today at Shannon Airport. In the latest in a long list of aviation firsts on a global, European and national scale developed at Shannon, the sensory room off the airport’s Departure Lounge will offer a relaxing…
Companies who may find themselves in front of a Workplace Relations Commission hearing to mitigate or defend a claim against their company are set to benefit from participating in a mock adjudication hearing which Shannon Chamber is organising in conjunction with Adare Human Resource Management. This two-hour event is being staged in the auditorium at…
24th March 2017 The Minister of State at the Department of Jobs Enterprise and Innovation (DJEI), Mr Pat Breen TD, today 23rd March announced new appointments to the Board of the Health and Safety Authority. Chairperson designate: Mr Tom Coughlan was formerly Chief Executive of Clare County Council (2009-2016) and is a board member of…
Shannon Chamber is linking up with Grant Thornton to address the very topical subject of fraud as it relates to business today, particularly at a technological level. The breakfast briefing will take place on Tuesday 28 March in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick, commencing at 8:15am (registration from 7:45am). Forensic and investigation Services…
22nd March, 2017 The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) today presented its first full year annual report to Pat Breen TD, Minister of State for Employment and Small Business. Some of the main highlights of the WRC Annual Report are as follows:- Almost 15,000 complaints were processed by the WRC Adjudication Service €1.5 million…
2016 LEO results mark three consecutive years of local jobs growth throughout the country. 21st March 2017 A net total of 3,679 new full and part-time jobs were delivered in 2016 by the 6,846 small businesses from across the country that have been supported by the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs), according to the results of…
The Minister for Employment and Small Business, Mr Pat Breen, T.D. has announced the launch of the new Credit Guarantee Scheme 2017. Since 2012, Credit Guarantees Schemes have been a key part of the Government’s arsenal of supports for SMEs in Ireland. Some €65 million in bank loans were sanctioned for over 400 SMEs –…
Fáilte Ireland would like to invite you to a Community Briefing Workshop in relation to the proposed Shannon Estuary Drive. The Wild Atlantic Way Operational Programme 2015-2019 recommended that a series of drives adjacent to the Wild Atlantic Way be piloted. This was to provide visitors with additional experiences in areas adjacent to the WAW,…
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