Due to the current situation in which we now find ourselves and in an effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, we have made the decision to postpone all of our Skillnet training programmes until further notice. We regret having to do so but will be in contact with you as soon as…
Dear Customer, The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting every aspect of life here in Ireland, and internationally. I know it as a time of great uncertainty and concern for you and your loved ones, as it is for all of us in Iarnród Éireann also. To support the country’s efforts in tackling COVID-19, Iarnród Éireann’s team…
Today (13/03/2020), having regard to the measures announced yesterday by An Taoiseach to interrupt the transmission of COVID-19, Revenue outlined some key advice and actions taken to assist small and medium enterprise (SME)* businesses experiencing cashflow and trading difficulties arising from the impacts of the virus. Revenue issued key advice earlier this week to businesses experiencing tax…
The impact of COVID-19 is now being felt in all sections of our community and by businesses and the flow of related information on how it will impact business in increasing. In an effort to bring this information to members’ attention, Shannon Chamber has linked up with its HR advisory services partner, Adare Human Resource…
Friday 13th March 2020: Shannon Group has taken the decision to suspend operations at all of its Shannon Heritage visitor attractions from 5.00pm this evening until Sunday 29th March. Shannon Heritage, a Shannon Group company, is Ireland’s leading operator of visitor attractions and commenting on the measures Mary Considine, CEO, Shannon Group said: “At this time the health and wellbeing of our employees and customers is our primary concern. In their best interests, and in…
Practical steps businesses can take outlined 12 March 2020 The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys T.D. met with top management at AIB, Bank of Ireland and Ulster Bank yesterday and today (11th and 12th of March) to discuss their response to the challenges facing Irish businesses as a result of the COVID-19…
Thursday, 12 March 2020: The Chairman of Shannon Group plc has welcomed the appointment of Limerick man Mike Quinn, CEO of the Doncasters Group, to the board of Shannon Group plc. Mr Quinn has been appointed by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, to serve on the board for a three-year term. …
Following an announcement from Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, this morning the following measures will come into effect from 6pm today until 29th March: Schools colleges and childcare facilities will close from tomorrow. Teaching will be done online or remotely. State-run “cultural institutions” will close. All museums, galleries and tourist sites will also be closed. Indoor mass…
Chambers Ireland today (12 March 2020) opened the Sustainable Business Impact Awards, the renamed Corporate Social Responsibility Awards, which celebrates the achievements of the business community in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The Awards recognise the meaningful and high quality-work from companies through different Awards categories, including Environment, Community Partnership (divided into Charity, Volunteering and…
An announcement was made this morning by the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD of the closure of schools, pre-schools and further and higher education settings, for a period until 29 March 2020, to support efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19. This will take effect from 6pm this evening, Thursday 12 March.This is in line with…
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