OECD outlines skills opportunities and challenges at meeting with National Skills Council

OECD outlines skills opportunities and challenges at meeting with National Skills Council

Ireland has large-scale opportunities and challenges around green, construction, digital skills and lifelong learning, the OECD will tell the National Skills Council Extraordinary meeting today. The meeting is part of the OECD Skills Strategy Project launched by Minister Simon Harris last November to analyse how well Ireland is equipped to meet current and future skills…

New Céilí in the Kitchen show cooks up a storm at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park

New Céilí in the Kitchen show cooks up a storm at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park

Tuesday 7th June 2022: Visitors to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park will be transported back to a time of traditional Irish hooley, through the attractions brand-new show.  The new show, Céilí in the Kitchen, will give visitors the chance to experience the unique Irish tradition of an impromptu village night get together. Céilí in the Kitchen,…

Shannon Chamber Wins Most Successful Policy Campaign Category in Chambers Ireland Awards 2022

Shannon Chamber Wins Most Successful Policy Campaign Category in Chambers Ireland Awards 2022

Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber, receives the ‘Most Successful Policy Campaign Award’ from Ian Talbot, CEO, Chambers Ireland and Joe Creegan, Head of Corporate Life and Pensions at Zurich Ireland,. Photo: Finbarr O’Rourke   Shannon Chamber has been announced as the winner of the ‘Most Successful Policy Campaign’ category in Chambers Ireland’s Awards 2022. The…

New Paris to Shannon Airport service announced.  New air carrier, Vueling, secured for Shannon Airport

New Paris to Shannon Airport service announced. New air carrier, Vueling, secured for Shannon Airport

 Tuesday 7th June 2022: Shannon Group has today welcomed the announcement of a new direct Paris service from Shannon Airport with fares starting from €30.99. Vueling Airlines, the low-cost Spanish airline, has been secured by Shannon Group to operate, twice weekly service to Paris Orly Airport on Mondays and Fridays starting from 12th September. Today’s announcement is a…

Pressure on employers as demand for increasing salaries set to continue in 2022

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. The latest Earnings and Labour Costs report from the Central Statistics Offices, published 31st May, shows…

Ministers Harris and Foley announce investment in 47 projects to help public understanding of STEM

Ministers Harris and Foley announce investment in 47 projects to help public understanding of STEM

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD and Minister for Education Norma Foley TD have today announced an investment in 47 projects aimed at improving public understanding of science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM).   The funding, which totals €3.7 million, will be focused on encouraging diversity and inclusion…