Managing Conflict – A Must for all Employers

Conflicts and disputes are unavoidable in the workplace but how conflicts are resolved is of crucial importance. When dealt with in a timely manner then can resolved easily with little or no formalactions required. Research carried out by Adare Human Resource Management for its HR Barometer Pulse Series 7.1,cited that 69% of Organisations experienced workplace…

Stable water supply in the pipeline for Clare’s Clonlara

Stable water supply in the pipeline for Clare’s Clonlara

Tuesday, 8 August, 2023 – Securing the water supply across the Banner County remains a top priority for Uisce Éireann as the intensive campaign continues to drive down leakage and improve the water supply to homes and businesses. Uisce Éireann is delighted to announce that works to replace approximately 300m of aged and damaged water…

Uisce Éireann welcomes EPA Report which recognises continued improvements in delivering safe drinking water

Uisce Éireann welcomes EPA Report which recognises continued improvements in delivering safe drinking water

99.7% of Ireland’s drinking water supplies fully compliant with standards Over €500m invested in Ireland’s drinking water infrastructure in 2022 Major projects completed include Cork City’s Lee Road Water Treatment Plant Over 51,000 lead connections replaced since 2014    1 August 2023 – The latest Drinking Water Report published by the EPA shows that Ireland’s…

94% of Irish SMEs plan to increase or maintain their investment in sustainability

July 28 2023 – Nine out of 10 Irish Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) plan to maintain or increase investment in sustainability practices and solutions in the next 12 months to meet what many see as a growing consumer appetite for more sustainable products and services, according to the bi-annual Uisce Éireann SME Sustainability Sentiment Survey.   The…

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…

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…

New early morning and late night Expressway services added to Shannon Airport

4 July 2023. Expressway, Bus Éireann’s premium coach service, is delighted to announce the addition of four daily trips to its Route 51 service between Galway and Shannon Airport from Friday, 7 July 2023. The additional services will run daily, including public holidays, for nine weeks.    The two additional southbound services, from Galway to Shannon…

Visionary Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce report points to powerhouse for Ireland’s future economic development – Taoiseach Leo Varakdar

Visionary Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce report points to powerhouse for Ireland’s future economic development – Taoiseach Leo Varakdar

Taskforce report reveals opportunity for ‘Atlantic Green Digital Corridor’, anchored from estuary but running from Donegal to Cork and becoming global green digital hub Up to 50,000 ‘green jobs’ alone to be created over next 30 years as estuary can rebalance national economy  National Floating Offshore Wind Development Agency recommend as one-stop shop to realise…