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,…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
Reacting to the announcement by Aer Lingus that it is to permanently close its cabin crew base at Shannon, Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes: “This is very disappointing news for the Aer Lingus staff and their families and indeed for the airport, particularly against the background that, in February 2020, Aer Lingus had plans to…
Monday 17h May 2021: A Shannon Group property located on the Shannon Campus at Shannon Free Zone has been shortlisted for a major national award devised to select the 2021 Building of the Year. The 33,000 sq ft two storey building has been shortlisted in the national Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2021…
Shannon Chamber would advise all member and non-member companies in Shannon and throughout the Mid-West region to familiarise themselves with the updated Work Safely Protocol published by An Tánaiste. The updated Work Safely Protocol contains guidance on ventilation, vaccinations and antigen testing to protect workers and help people get back to work, and reflects the most…
Shannon Chamber congratulates CEO of member company, Sustainable Innovation Technology Services (SiTes), Mr Leonardo Piccinetti on his appointment as an Ambassador by the European Climate Pact Secretariat. “This is a wonderful development given the strides being made by businesses in this region to attain greater levels of sustainability. This was demonstrated at a recent event organised…
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