As the first major company in Ireland to eliminate the gender pay gap, the first postal service in the world to attain zero emission delivery status in all major cities in its home country, and the first company in Ireland to trial the use of HVO (Hydro-treated Vegetable Oil) for fleet fuel, An post is ticking a lot of boxes…
The U.S Embassy in Ireland is beginning its preparations for the 2023 SelectUSA Summit, an annual event hosted by the U.S. Government and focused on supporting international companies looking to set up or expand across the United States. The year’s Summit will see the U.S. Ambassador to Ireland, Claire D. Cronin, lead a delegation of Irish companies to Washington D.C. from May…
The Western Development Commission (WDC) launches a report titled ‘A Sustainable Mobility Index for Rural Towns in Ireland’s Western Region’ which provides a baseline of sustainable mobility in 35 rural towns in the Western Region. Download A Sustainable Mobility Index for Rural Towns in Ireland’s Western Region 35 rural towns (population 1,500-10,000) in…
Minister of State for the Department of Transport Jack Chambers TD pictured at Shannon Airport House with Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes and (from left): Russell Vickers, CEO, Future Mobility Campus Ireland; Cathal Crowe TD; Joe Carey TD; Senator Timmy Dooley; Ray O’ Driscoll and Ian Barrett, Shannon Chamber directors. Photograph by Eamon Ward Shannon…
Shannon Chamber president Eoin Gavin and CEO Helen Downes (centre) pictured with Chamber board directors at the launch of the Chamber’s Strategic Plan 2023 -2026 in Dromoland Castle (from left): Ray O’Driscoll, The Shannon Airport Group; David Brown; Stephen Keogh, MHP Sellors; Siobhan Roche, PTG (Precision Tool Group); Mark Nolan, Dromoland Castle Hotel; Kevin Thompstone,…
As of December 16th, 2022, the EU Directive on Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions was transposed into legislation amending a number of pieces of employment legislation and introducing new legal obligations for employers that require immediate attention. Set out below are details of the new obligations for employers and best practice guidance for implementation. Terms…
Airport is first Irish airport to take delivery of new electric Medical Response Vehicle Shannon Airport is first Irish airport to take delivery of new electric Medical Response Vehicle Tuesday 14th February 2023: Shannon Airport has become the first Irish airport to take delivery of an electric Medical Response Vehicle. The vehicle, called “Rescue 14”, replaces its diesel-powered model and will be used for emergency medical responses that may arise at the airport. …
Pictured at the Shannon Chamber HR Forum briefing in Ei Electronics’ Centre of Excellence (from left): Sarah Fagan, managing director, Adare Human Resource Management; Erin Hooban, HR Forum chair; Michael Guinee, chairman, CEO and founder, Ei Electronics; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; Elanor Nash, chief people officer, An Post; and Anna Kinsella, director, PwC. Photograph…
People are reminded to send their feedback to Uisce Éireann 13 February 2023 – Uisce Éireann’s public consultation on the draft Regional Water Resources Plan – North West (RWRP-NW) is closing on 21 February 2023. The plan sets out options for providing a more secure, reliable and sustainable water supply for approximately 732,700 customers in the…
Shannon Chamber president Eoin Gavin (third left front) pictured with the visiting delegation from the Ireland India Business Association. The meeting was attended by the Cathaoirligh of Clare (second left front) and Tipperary (second right front) County Councils. Photograph by Eamon Ward A collaborative undertaking between Shannon and Tipperary Chambers and the Ireland India…
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