Workplace Relations Commission Inspection & Enforcement

The recently published Annual Report from the Workplace Relations Commission highlighted that the Inspection and Enforcement Services of the WRC conducted just under 4,000 employer inspections this past year and with that, found that 1,763 breaches of employment legislation took place. The significance of these breaches resulted in the recovery of just over €1.4 million…

Uisce Éireann adopts the Regional Water Resources Plan – North West to safeguard the drinking water supply over the next 25 years

Uisce Éireann adopts the Regional Water Resources Plan – North West to safeguard the drinking water supply over the next 25 years

Final plan incorporates feedback received during a 13 week public consultation EMBARGOED TO 00:01 JULY 26 2023 -Uisce Éireann has adopted the Regional Water Resources Plan – North West (RWRP-NW), which will safeguard public health, support growth and meet the challenges of climate change across the North West region over the next 25 years.  The…

Uisce Eireann’s €7m investment creates a wave of opportunities for Liscannor

Uisce Eireann’s €7m investment creates a wave of opportunities for Liscannor

Tuesday, 25 July, 2023: With the tourism season in full flow in lovely Liscannor, Uisce Éireann’s newly-built €7m wastewater infrastructure in the village has given the local community another reason to be rightly proud of their stunning surroundings.   Working in partnership with Clare County Council, Uisce Éireann has successfully constructed a new wastewater treatment…

Companies need to prepare for pending compulsory Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting…Shannon Chamber seminar hears

Companies need to prepare for pending compulsory Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting…Shannon Chamber seminar hears

Pictured at the presentation on ESG reporting (from left): Barry Gavin, chair, Shannon Chamber Sustainability Forum; Eoin Gavin, president, Shannon Chamber; Ciara Sheehan, senior manager, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, EY; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; Paul Beary, senior manager, Tax, EY Limerick; and Peter Murphy, marketing and CSR, Ei Electronics. Photo by Eamon Ward….

One Shannon Hub Design Contract Signing the first step towards realisation of Shannon Town Centre Masterplan…says Shannon Chamber

Shannon Chamber has welcomed the announcement by Clare County Council that contracts for the design of a key element of the new Shannon Town Centre Masterplan, the ‘One Shannon Hub’ have been signed. CEO Helen Downes said: “As the leading business representative organisation for the wider Shannon area, Shannon Chamber had a high level of…

Shannon Chamber sets sights on retaining All Island Chamber Golf Classic title

Shannon Chamber sets sights on retaining All Island Chamber Golf Classic title

Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes (left) pictured at Shannon Golf Club with the winners of the Chamber’s 2023 Golf Classic, Gavin McPhillips, Alan Brigdale, Michael Sillery, and Noel Lynch, joined by David Fitzgibbon, managing director, CREGG and Eoin Gavin, president, Shannon Chamber. Photo by Eamon Ward.   With a team from CAE Park Aviation bringing…

Leading specialist says Clare can become Autism Awareness Hub

Leading specialist says Clare can become Autism Awareness Hub

County Clare could become the autism awareness hub of Europe, a leading specialist on that subject has told a Shannon Chamber seminar. Autism spectrum condition specialist, Dr Susan Crawford, PhD said that Clare County Council and a number of businesses, schools, sports and public amenities have undertaken significant initiatives to create a better understanding of…

Probationary Periods for Employees: New Legislation and Best Practice

A probationary period is a requirement in employment contracts that allows Organisations to review new Employees’ suitability throughout the early stages of their employment. It is a trial period during which both parties can assess the working relationship and allows the Employer to determine whether the Employee is a good fit for the role and…

Life-Size statue of Brendan O’Regan unveiled in Sixmilebridge, Co Clare to preserve the legacy of one of Ireland’s greatest visionaries, innovators, and motivators

Life-Size statue of Brendan O’Regan unveiled in Sixmilebridge, Co Clare to preserve the legacy of one of Ireland’s greatest visionaries, innovators, and motivators

  The genesis of the $90billion worldwide duty-free industry lies in the vision of Brendan O’Regan   The legacy of one of Ireland’s leading visionaries, innovators and motivators, Brendan O’Regan, was honoured in his native village, Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare today (Monday, 10 July 2023) with the unveiling of a life-size statue commissioned by Sixmilebridge Historical…