Clare Autism Aware’ programme launches with free training webinars

Clare Autism Aware’ programme launches with free training webinars

Free online training webinars with Autism Consultant, Dr Susan Crawford, will take place in May as part of the ‘Clare Autism Aware’ programme. In October 2021, the Minister of State with Responsibility for Disability, Anne Rabbitte TD, announced a new annual Disability Participation and Awareness Fund to support the participation of people with disabilities in local activities,…

Department of Education confirms 15,458 Ukrainian pupils currently enrolled in Irish schools

Department of Education confirms 15,458 Ukrainian pupils currently enrolled in Irish schools

The Department of Education can confirm that as of end April, 15,458 Ukrainian pupils had been enrolled in schools across Ireland. Out of that figure, 9,987 of these pupils had been accommodated in primary schools while 5,471 pupils had enrolled in post-primary schools.   Current data indicates an enrolment rate of 89% among Ukrainian children…

Shannon and the region poised to be an exemplar contributor to sustainable development

Shannon and the region poised to be an exemplar contributor to sustainable development

Pictured at the sustainability event in Ei Electronics’ Centre of Excellence in Shannon (seated l-r): Helen Downes, chief executive, Shannon Chamber, Ali Donnellan, SEAI, and Sharon Malone, the Falls Hotel. Back row (l-r): Robert McCarthy, SEAI, David Keating, Ei Electronics and Steve Gorvel, Element Six. Photograph by Eamon Ward When launching its strategic plan 2023…

Ireland needs a dedicated delivery agency with assets and resources to realise Offshore Renewable Energy ORE) opportunity…says Shannon Chamber

Ireland needs a Taoiseach-chaired cabinet sub-committee and a dedicated delivery agency with assets and resources to drive a mission-led industrial strategy for offshore renewable energy (ORE). That’s the view of Shannon Chamber expressed in its submission to the public consultation process on the draft Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan (OREDP 11). The submission was made…

Shannon Chamber Welcomes Approval by Clare County Council for transfer of Shannon Heritage’s Clare visitor attractions to the local authority

  Shannon Chamber welcomes the announcement that the elected members of Clare County Council have sanctioned their approval for the transfer of Shannon Heritage visitor attractions in Co. Clare to the local authority. Congratulating all parties involved in finalising the transfer agreement, Chamber CEO Helen Downes said: “Shannon Chamber has continuously lobbied Government to enable…

Shannon Chamber Welcomes Chinese Delegation to Shannon

Shannon Chamber Welcomes Chinese Delegation to Shannon

  Mr Chen Jinshan, member of the Standing Committee of CPC Shanghai Municipal Committee and director of Lin-gang Special Area Administration (centre) pictured with members of the delegation, Shannon Chamber president Eoin Gavin, CEO Helen Downes and director Kevin Thompstone, and Shannon Chamber member companies, FMCI, Tekelek and AGC Instruments during his visit to Shannon…

EPOWER BRINGS 90 EV CHARGE POINTS TO 13 IRISH HOTELS

EPOWER BRINGS 90 EV CHARGE POINTS TO 13 IRISH HOTELS

General Manager at the Radisson Blu Dublin Airport Elaine Carolan with Executive Director of ePower Hugh Hall, at one of 90 charging points ePower has installed at 13 Windward-managed hotels around Ireland.   Hotel operators Windward say growing popularity means chargers are now essential for guests   Windward Management, a team of experienced hotel operators…

World Day for Safety and Health at Work – A Timely Reminder

Health and Safety Compliance in the Workplace The relevance of Health and Safety compliance in the workplace was catapulted into the spotlight during Covid but the reality is that it has always been such an important facet of employment relationship. All Irish Companies and Employees must adhere to health and safety regulations at work. It…

Retain and Thrive: How Employee Retention Drives Business Success

Employee retention is a crucial aspect of any successful business. In Ireland, the workforce is highly educated and skilled, and there is strong competition for talent. Companies need to ensure that they are not only attracting top talent but also retaining it. Business agility no longer refers only to operational flexibility but also to the…