Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD, has today (August 27) announced an allocation of €25 million for capital works and equipment in higher education institutions. The allocation represents a significant increase from the €10 million provided in recent years. Previously limited to the technological sector, grant funding for the…
The allocation of €2.6 million Government funding to enable Shannon Heritage keep its Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and King John’s Castle Heritage sites open until year end is a welcome development according to Shannon Chamber, given the catalytic effect the off-season opening of these sites has on the wider tourism sector. “If these sites…
ESB Networks crews have deployed across the country and have made good progress this morning to restore power to 90,000 homes, farms and businesses in the wake of Storm Ellen. 104,000 customers remain without power and while crews will continue to work into the night to repair damaged infrastructure, it is expected that significant numbers of customers…
Chambers Ireland today (19 August 2020) calls for clearer, more regular engagement between Government and the business community with regard to COVID-19 restrictions. This includes the communication of new guidance and development of a new Roadmap. Speaking today, Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “The new restrictions announced last night, and over the past week, bring…
Our increasing reliance on technology since the onset of COVID-19, not just from a work perspective but for our inter-connections with family and friends and for so many touch points in our everyday lives has prompted Shannon Chamber to assess what other trends are likely to shape the way we work and live in the…
Boost to Regional Enterprise Applications open today Up to €150,000 available Wednesday August 12, 2020 The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar, T.D. today (Wednesday the 12th of August) launched a new €12m Enterprise Centre Fund to help enterprise centres impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The fund is administered…
Working remotely since March, Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes and the Chamber team understand the changes so many people have had to make to their lives since the onset of COVID-19, not just from a work perspective but in all aspect of their lives. That’s why the Chamber, via its Skillnet network, has engaged the…
LIMERICK August 11, 2020 – Bath Fitter, North America’s leading bathroom refurbishment experts, is delighted to announce the establishment of its European Business Development Centre in East Point Business Park, Limerick. This facility is Bath Fitter’s first to be located outside of North America. This announcement is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland….
Artist’s impression of the new Meira facility at Shannon Free Zone Shannon Chamber has described the decision by MeiraGTx Holdings plc (Nasdaq: MGTX) to invest in Shannon as confirmation that investing in infrastructure ahead of demand pays dividends. Congratulating Shannon Group/Shannon Commercial Properties on having the foresight to deliver quality turnkey solutions that attract…
Up to €25,000 available to help businesses re-open, get people back to work Monday, 10th August The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar T.D. today opened applications to the Restart Grant Plus Scheme, which gives grants to businesses to help them reopen. The Restart Grant Plus is a key part of…
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