Minister Humphreys announces €2.5 million in funding under LEO competitive fund 2019/2020

Minister Humphreys announces €2.5 million in funding under LEO competitive fund 2019/2020

The Fund delivers projects aligned with the Regional Enterprise Plans and the whole-of-Government Strategy, Future Jobs Ireland Friday, 4th October, Monaghan Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys TD today announced the results of the new €2.5 million Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Competitive Fund. Sixteen projects have received funding. Applications were open to individual…

Minister Humphreys urges businesses to secure approval for Government-backed Brexit Loan Scheme in advance of October 31st

Minister Humphreys urges businesses to secure approval for Government-backed Brexit Loan Scheme in advance of October 31st

Dublin, 2nd October With 29 days to go until Brexit, the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD, today urged businesses to secure approval for the Government’s €300 million Brexit Loan Scheme now, in advance of October 31st, to be ready for the aftermath of a potential No Deal scenario.   The Scheme…

Industrial Development (Amendment) Bill 2019
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Industrial Development (Amendment) Bill 2019

Dublin, Ireland, 1st October 2019 The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD, today announced that she has secured Cabinet approval to publish the Industrial Development (Amendment) Bill 2019.   The Bill provides for further enhancements to the suite of ongoing Brexit supports, which the Government has been providing to a range of…

Shannon Heritage becomes the first visitor attractions company to be granted preferred supplier status by CTTC

Shannon Heritage becomes the first visitor attractions company to be granted preferred supplier status by CTTC

Tuesday 1st October 2019: Shannon Group’s tourist experiences and attractions company, Shannon Heritage has today announced a landmark partnership with the Coach Tourism and Transport Council (CTTC). The agreement sees Shannon Heritage become the first visitor attractions company in Ireland to be granted preferred supplier status by the CTTC.   Shannon Heritage is also working…

InvoiceFair Wins Deloitte Award

InvoiceFair Wins Deloitte Award

On 20 September, InvoiceFair was announced as winner of the ‘Most Disruptive FinTech 2019’ at the Deloitte Financial Services Innovation Awards. Deloitte press release https://www2.deloitte.com/ie/en/pages/financial-services/articles/fsia-press-release.html. Receiving the Deloitte award from David Dalton, Head of Financial Services Deloitte; Helen Cahill CEO & Co-Founder and Peter Brady CFO & Co-Founder InvoiceFair.

Minister Humphreys writes to over 222,000 companies urging them to prepare for Brexit

Minister Humphreys writes to over 222,000 companies urging them to prepare for Brexit

Dublin, Ireland, 12th. September 2019 With just 7 weeks to go until the UK leaves the European Union, Heather Humphreys T.D, Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation has started the process of directly contacting over 220,000 companies through the Companies Registration Office highlighting the need to take urgent action now to protect their businesses against…

Public Consultation on new Regional Airports Programme

Public Consultation on new Regional Airports Programme

The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, T.D., has today published an Issues Paper for Consultation on the development of Ireland’s next Regional Airports Programme.   Minister Ross said today’s publication is an important step in the process to replace the current Programme, which will expire at the end of this year.   …

Humphreys urges businesses to tackle Brexit head on

Humphreys urges businesses to tackle Brexit head on

Minister appeals to businesses to act now to help protect themselves and their workers. State supports can provide assurance and confidence. Appeal made on a visit to Keelings, a family-owned business who have used a number of State supports to help them in their Brexit preparations. Keelings employ over 2,300 people and sell produce in…

OMNIPLEX SECURE PERMISSION FOR 6-SCREEN CINEMA AT SKYCOURT, SHANNON

OMNIPLEX SECURE PERMISSION FOR 6-SCREEN CINEMA AT SKYCOURT, SHANNON

€2m Cinema Project to Commence Next Month 21st August 2019: The Force will be strong in Shannon this December with news that Omniplex Cinemas will be open at Skycourt in time for STAR WARS IX: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER.   Mark Anderson, Director of Omniplex Cinemas said ‘Having recently announced plans for an expanded 6…

Shannon Group 5K set to raise funds for charity

Shannon Group staff have raised over €278 K for charities since 2014 Wednesday, 14 August 2019:  Shannon Group, in conjunction with Shannon Chamber, is encouraging people throughout the Shannon region to come out in force to partake in a Charity 5k run/walk to raise funds for Shannon Group’s Charity Partners, Irish Cancer Society and Limerick…