Human Capital remains a top priority for Organisations in 2023

Human Capital remains a top priority for Organisations in 2023

Shannon Chamber chief executive Helen Downes pictured at the launch of the Adare Human Resource Management HR Barometer Report with (from left): Derek McKay, executive director and Sarah Fagan, managing director, Adare Human Resource Management; Peter Murphy, strategic business development manager, Ei Electronics; and Amanda Finnegan, senior organisational development consultant, Adare Human Resource Management. Photograph…

An early Christmas present for Shannon Airport as two new Mediterranean services announced by Ryanair 

An early Christmas present for Shannon Airport as two new Mediterranean services announced by Ryanair 

Photo caption: CEO of The Shannon Airport Group, Mary Considine with Shannon Airport’s Head of Aviation Development, Declan Power welcoming two new routes to Naples and Porto from Shannon Airport with Ryanair for Summer ’23. 26 routes & over 180 weekly flights from Ryanair for Summer ‘23 at Shannon Airport    Thursday 24th November 2022: Two new…

Leadership and Culture assume greater importance in Hybrid work environment…message from Mid-West Lean Network conference

Leadership and Culture assume greater importance in Hybrid work environment…message from Mid-West Lean Network conference

Helen Downes, chief executive, Shannon Chamber pictured at the Mid-West Lean Network conference in the University of Limerick with (from left): Gavin Sheehan, chair of the Network; keynote speaker Peter Cosgrove and Ronan Keogh, Fine Grain Property. Photo by Eamon Ward The changing face of work was the topic of the day at the Mid-West…

New generation Clare scientist at Irish Water on her passion for safeguarding the environment as part of Science Week 2022

New generation Clare scientist at Irish Water on her passion for safeguarding the environment as part of Science Week 2022

Tuesday, 15 November 2022 Irish Water is delighted to take part in National Science Week 2022, which runs from 13 – 20 November and celebrates science in our everyday lives. The theme for this year is ‘Infinite Possibilities’, focusing on how science can improve our lives and help us to make positive choices that will…

Irish Water scientist from Clare whose mission is to ensure water flowing from the taps in the Midlands is clean and safe to drink

Irish Water scientist from Clare whose mission is to ensure water flowing from the taps in the Midlands is clean and safe to drink

As part of Science Week 2022 – Infinite Possibilities – 13 November to 20 November   Monday, 14 November 2022: Irish Water is delighted to take part in National Science Week 2022 which runs from 13 – 20 November and celebrates science in our everyday lives. The theme for this year is ‘Infinite Possibilities’, focusing…

Minister Harris announces €23.47m in funding for Technological Universities

Minister Harris announces €23.47m in funding for Technological Universities

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today announced €23.47 million in funding for the five Technological Universities. The funding will be used in key areas such as digital infrastructure, building capacity in research, and in improving governance and systems integration.   Speaking today, Minister Harris said: “Over…

Minister Harris commences the Higher Education Authority Act 2022 which will reform the higher education sector and modernise the role of the Higher Education Authority

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today commenced the Higher Education Authority Act 2022, which is a crucial part of the Government’s agenda for the higher education sector. The HEA Act will: Reduce the size of governing authorities in Higher Education Institutions to 19 members; Strengthen the…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to address students of Ireland

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to address students of Ireland

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is to address Ireland’s further and higher education students later this month. The event will take place on Wednesday, November 16th in Dublin City University, and be livestreamed to institutions across the country. Following President Zelenskyy’s speech, students attending the event will have the opportunity to engage directly with the President…

REMINDER: Deadline for representations to the Valuation Office re PVC is TODAY, Nov 1.

Shannon Chamber would like to remind member companies who may wish to make representation to the Valuation Office on any aspect of the Proposed Valuation Certificate (PVC) they have received from the Valuation Office to do so before Close of Business today – Tuesday, 1 November. The Valuation Office will consider all representations and makes…