Shannon Chamber welcomes funding for Aviation, Tourism and Training in Budget 2022

As a contributor to Chambers Ireland pre-Budget 2022 submission to Government, Shannon Chambers welcomes the supports announced in the Budget for key areas that link in with Chambers Ireland’s strategy, namely, for sustainable cities and communities, industry, innovation and infrastructure, climate action, decent work and economic growth and, gender equality. Acknowledging that some key asks…

Workplace Conflicts and Disputes set to increase as businesses in Shannon reopen

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.   Derek McKay, Managing Director of Adare Human Resource Management has a warning for employers in…

Atlantic Aviation Group plots future growth as it acquires Lufthansa Technik Shannon and secures over 300 jobs

Atlantic Aviation Group plots future growth as it acquires Lufthansa Technik Shannon and secures over 300 jobs

Acquisition will provide platform for growth and further expansion Cements Shannon’s role as global centre of aviation excellence AAG to offer maintenance solutions on more aircraft fleets including Airbus   Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) is pleased to announce today that it has acquired the Lufthansa Technik Shannon Ltd. business from its German parent Lufthansa Technik…

Shannon Chamber Statement re acquisition of Lufthansa Technik Shannon Ltd. by Atlantic Aviation Group

Shannon Chamber welcomes the announcement today (Tuesday, 12 October 2021) that Shannon-based Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) has acquired Lufthansa Technik Shannon Ltd., from its German parent, Lufthansa Technik (AG). Chamber president Stephen Keogh stated: “Lufthansa Technik Shannon Ltd., has provided valuable employment in Shannon in a critical area in aviation – maintenance, repair and overhaul…

Ministers Harris and Collins welcome appointment of Kerstin Mey as President of UL

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD and Minister and Minister for Skills and Further Education Niall Collins TD have today welcomed the appointment of Professor Kerstin Mey as President of University of Limerick. Ms Mey had been serving as Interim President but her appointment was ratified by Governing…

Benefits Accruing to Gender Pay Gap Reporting Outlined at Shannon Chamber Virtual Roundtable

The recent passing of the Gender Pay Gap Information Act, 2021, will make gender pay gap (GPG) reporting mandatory for all public and private sector organisations, initially for those employing 250 or more employees, extending to organisations with 50 to 250 employees over the coming years. The purpose of GDP is to promote diversity and…

Use of personal email & personal devices for work – Considerations for employers

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. In this week’s article, Derek McKay, Managing Director of Adare Human Resource Management provides some advice…

Shannon businesses to drink in water conservation message as part of Irish Water’s Sustainable Water Towns’ initiative

Tuesday, 5 October 2021 – Shannon, Co Clare is leading the way for Sustainable Water Management as the second town in Ireland to take part in Irish Water’s Sustainable Water Towns Initiative, in partnership with Chambers Ireland. The initiative is being rolled out by Irish Water following the successful launch of their innovative and world-leading…

SDC Business Consulting plans to establish Ireland’s mid-west region as centre of excellence for green aviation

5 October 2021, Clare, Ireland:  SDC Business Consulting, a leading consulting company in the aerospace sector, announces the creation of an ecosystem framework to help regional airports know what sustainable aviation operations will look like so they can lead the transition towards a climate-neutral air transport system. This framework will be exportable to other regional…

Turfs up in Clare as Irish Water turns the sod on new wastewater treatment plant for popular seaside destination

Contracts also signed and issued to provide wastewater treatment in Kilfenora and Kilrush Friday, October 01, 2021 – The community of Liscannor was riding high on the crest of a wave this morning at Liscannor Harbour where Irish Water, working in partnership with Clare County Council turned the sod on a new Wastewater Treatment Plant for the village. And the…