The Shannon Airport Group launches new Sustainability Strategy

The Shannon Airport Group launches new Sustainability Strategy

The Shannon Airport Group launches new Sustainability Strategy   Group to introduce a range of initiatives as part of sustainability commitments    Tuesday 11th October 2022: The Shannon Airport Group has today launched a new Sustainability Strategy which will act as a blueprint to achieve a more sustainable future for the Group, its people, and…

EPA Report recognises continued improvements in Ireland’s drinking water quality

EPA Report recognises continued improvements in Ireland’s drinking water quality

  EPA Report recognises continued improvements in Ireland’s drinking water quality   Over 99% of Ireland’s drinking water supplies fully compliant with standards Major projects completed include Vartry Water Treatment Plant and upgrade of Leixlip WTP, benefiting 717,000 people Over 42,000 lead connections replaced since 2017   October 7 2022 – The quality of Ireland’s…

Budget 2023: Minister Harris announces significant boost for student grant holders

29th September, 2022   Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has today (September 29th) announced third level students will receive an extra boost in their grant payments as part of measures agreed by Budget 2023.   Every SUSI maintenance grant recipient will receive an additional payment before Christmas and…

Potential Slovenian-Shannon technology links explored at ambassadorial briefing

Potential Slovenian-Shannon technology links explored at ambassadorial briefing

Pictured L-R: Ray O’Driscoll,  COO The Shannon Airport Group; Liam Maloney –Honorary Consul in Ireland for the Republic of Slovenia; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; Ambassador Stanislav Vidovic; Eoin Gavin, Managing Director, Eoin Gavin Transport and President of Shannon Chamber. Photography by Eamon Ward. The opportunities for Slovenian automotive industries to avail of test-bed facilities…

MeiraGTx’s Industry-Leading Gene Therapy Manufacturing Facility in Shannon, Ireland Formally Introduced by An Taoiseach

MeiraGTx’s Industry-Leading Gene Therapy Manufacturing Facility in Shannon, Ireland Formally Introduced by An Taoiseach

LONDON and NEW YORK, September 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MeiraGTx Holdings plc (NASDAQ: MGTX), a vertically integrated, clinical stage gene therapy company, will today formally unveil its GMP manufacturing facility in Shannon, Ireland, with An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, in attendance.    The facility, online since earlier this year and stretching over 150,000 square feet,…

Shannon Airport says “Bon Voyage” as inaugural Paris flight takes to the skies 

Shannon Airport says “Bon Voyage” as inaugural Paris flight takes to the skies 

Monday 12 September 2022:  There was plenty of ‘Bonjour’ and ‘Bon Voyage’ as Shannon Airport staff welcomed the start of a brand-new service to Paris Orly with a new carrier, Vueling. The twice weekly service to Paris Orly Airport will operate on Mondays and Fridays from today.      There was an air of excitement at the departures gate for passengers bound…

Eurochambers call for immediate measures to help businesses absorb spiralling energy prices

Eurochambers call for immediate measures to help businesses absorb spiralling energy prices

Leaders of Eurochambres, the European Association of Chambers of Commerce & Industry meeting in Prague today called for immediate measures to help businesses deal with spiralling electricity and gas prices. Specific suggestions from the chambers include targeted financial compensation for businesses, balanced energy saving policies and well-targeted, temporary market interventions. With an emergency meeting of…

Ambassador encourages greater links between Shannon and India

Ambassador encourages greater links between Shannon and India

Ambassador Akhilesh Mishra (3rd left) pictured during his visit to Shannon Chamber with (from left): Abhilash Borana, CEO and founder, Failte Solar; Mrs Reeti Mishra; Eoin Gavin, managing director, Eoin Gavin Transport and president, Shannon Chamber; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; Gurmukh Neote, CEO, BBNET; Sean Ganley, Chief Sales Officer, Tekelek and; Marcus Creaven, managing…

Local Government Awards Shortlist Announced

Local Government Awards Shortlist Announced

  Chambers Ireland today (2 September) revealed the shortlist for the Excellence in Local Government Awards 2022. In its 19th year, the Awards feature a total of 23 Local Authorities shortlisted over 15 categories, including a new addition, ‘Climate Change’, which showcases Local Authorities’ efforts to take action in this important area. Communications and Diversity…

Minister Harris launches the new National Access Plan to drive equality of access to higher education

Minister Harris launches the new National Access Plan to drive equality of access to higher education

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today launched the fourth National Access Plan – a Strategic Action Plan for Equity of Access, Participation and Success in Higher Education. The National Access Plan, which will cover the period from 2022- 2028, is a national priority and a key…