The past four months have taken their toll on every citizen of Ireland at so many levels, from the initial stages of lockdown to the gradual re-opening of the economy and now the postponing of phase four until early August, which has added another level of angst. What it has taught us, however, is to…
Chambers Ireland today (15 July 2020) publishes its recommendations to Government on the measures that will be necessary to protect jobs, prevent businesses from failing, and support the recovery. Representing 40 Chambers, more than 8,000 businesses and with a geographic reach in all major cities, regions and towns, Chambers Ireland calls for Cabinet to use…
In December 2019, the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation published Remote Work in Ireland, a report on the prevalence and types of remote working solutions in Ireland, the attitudes towards them and influencing factors for employees and employers when engaging with these solutions. The Remote Work in Ireland report found a need for national…
COVID-19 Practical Supported Implementation of Safety Documentation (4 x 1-1 Remote Sessions) Shannon Chamber Skillnet will deliver a training programme in conjunction with Optima Training to coach, assist and validate the attendee at an individual level within companies with the design, drafting and implementation of their COVID-19 safety documentation. These sessions will comprise 4 x…
The Return to Work Safely Protocol is a set of guidelines and measures that were developed by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and the HSE and overseen by the Department of Business and Department of Taoiseach. It applies to all organisations and all sectors and compliance with the Protocol is mandatory. Mazars has…
Irish Water lifts Water Conservation Order following heavy rainfall and recovery of sources (8 July 2020) Following recent heavy rainfall and improving river and ground water conditions Irish Water has lifted the Water Conservation Order, more commonly known as the hosepipe ban that was put in place with effect from 9 June. The Water Conservation…
On behalf of the N/M20 Project Coordinator in the Mid West National Road Design Office, Limerick City & County Council, Shannon Chamber would like to encourage all members to complete a business user survey prepared and hosted by Economic Consultants EY-DKM. The survey link below will remain open until Friday, 24th July. https://globaleysurvey.ey.com/jfe/form/SV_1Un96iMgUoij4Cp The purpose…
REMARKS BY THE TÁNAISTE AND MINISTER FOR ENTERPRISE, TRADE & EMPLOYMENT, LEO VARADKAR T.D. IDA MID-YEAR RESULTS IDA Headquarters, Wednesday 8 July 2020 Frank, Martin, staff of the IDA, members of the media. Good morning! The last time I was here was in October. I was here to perform the official opening of your…
SPEECH OF THE TÁNAISTE AND MINISTER FOR ENTERPRISE, TRADE & EMPLOYMENT, LEO VARADKAR T.D. Draft Dáil Second Stage Speech for the Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2020 Dáil Éireann, Tuesday 7 July 2020 Introduction Ceann Comhairle, I am pleased to bring forward the Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2020. This is the first…
(3 July 2020) Following recent helavy rainfall and improving river and ground water conditions Irish Water is reviewing the need for the Water Conservation Order, more commonly known as the hosepipe ban. The National Water Conservation Order was put in place on 9 June and was expected to remain in place until 21 July ….
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