Chambers Ireland Award for ‘Connections’ project presented to Clare County Council library service

The Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Award 2020 for ‘Best Library Service’ was presented to Clare County Council on 27th May, 2021, for the project, ‘Connections: Stories by Syrian Families in County Clare’. Pictured in the newly developed sensory garden adjacent to Shannon Library are (l-r): Cllr Gerry Flynn, Chair, Social Development Strategic Policy…

Chambers and Irish Hotels Federation present Traffic Recovery and Support Scheme (TRSS) for regional airports to Government

TRSS described as innovative by Mid-West elected representatives   Chambers of Commerce in the West and Mid-West, in collaboration with the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF), have presented a business case to Government setting out the urgent need for a multi-annual, fully funded regional air access recovery and growth action plan for the aviation sector. The…

Skyports, Future Mobility Campus Ireland, Avtrain and Shannon Group join forces to bring advanced air mobility to Ireland

25 May 2021 – Skyports, Future Mobility Campus Ireland, Avtrain and Shannon Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish Ireland’s first passenger and cargo vertiport. The partnership will work towards launching an operational vertiport at Shannon’s FMCI campus in 2022, thereby encouraging participation and investment in Ireland’s Advanced Aerial Mobility (AAM) industry….

Work Safely Protocols – what employers need to know

Shannon Chamber HR is a dedicated HR and Employment Law Support Service for members of Shannon Chamber provided in partnership with Adare Human Resource Management, experts in Employment Law, Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Health & Safety at preferential rates. As businesses across the country begin to re-open, the Government has issued its latest advice and…

Minister Harris meets National Skills Council to discuss the skills needed for remote working and the benefits for regional development

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today (Tuesday) met with the National Skills Council to discuss a new Skills Pact between Government and businesses in the aftermath of COVID-19. The meeting discussed remote working and how it can act as a potential driver for balanced regional development,…

Urgent action needed to ensure Regional Air Connectivity

Joint statement from Cork, Ennis, Galway, Limerick, Shannon and Tralee Chambers Chambers call on Government to intervene   Friday, 21 May 2021:  A joint statement issued today on behalf of the largest business representative bodies in West, Mid-West and South-West, representing 2,787 member organisations and supporting 199,500 said:  “The Chambers regret to hear the announcement…

Whistleblowing Directive Update – what Employers need to know

Shannon Chamber HR is a dedicated HR and Employment Law Support Service for members of Shannon Chamber provided in partnership with Adare Human Resource Management, experts in Employment Law, Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Health & Safety at preferential rates. Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath TD, published the ‘General Scheme of Protected Disclosures…

Shannon Group Statement on Aer Lingus Closure of Shannon Base

Shannon Group Statement on Aer Lingus Closure of Shannon Base

Tuesday 18th May ’21: Commenting on today’s announcement by Aer Lingus of their decision to permanently close its cabin crew base at Shannon Airport, Mary Considine, CEO of Shannon Group said: “Our thoughts are with the Shannon based Aer Lingus employees impacted by this decision. It is extremely disappointing news for them. “This announcement highlights…

Ministers Harris and Foley announce new partnership to support education and public engagement in science, technology, engineering and maths

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD and Minister for Education Norma Foley TD have today (Tuesday) announced details of a new partnership between Science Foundation Ireland and the Department of Education to support education and public engagement projects in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) across the country. …

Tánaiste Extends Eligibility of Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID (SBASC)

Businesses operating from a non-rateable premises such as a home office or hot-desk now eligible for help with fixed costs Self-employed working from home, wedding planners, on-course bookmakers, travel counsellors & photographers among those expected to benefit Micro Enterprise Assistance Scheme also reopened to help smallest businesses The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and…