On 4 October 2022, the Employment Permits Bill 2022 was officially released. According to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, the primary objective of this Bill is to enhance the adaptability of the permit system to Ireland’s changing labour market. This Bill aims to streamline the existing legislation by incorporating the previous Employment Permits…
73% of Uisce Éireann domestic customers highlight value of updates on water supply works and services. 53% of businesses interested in regular notifications. Free-to-use Text Alerts service with updates on planned and unplanned outages in a customer’s area New quick and easy two-step signup via water.ie September 3, 2024: Uisce Éireann is today announcing the launch of its brand-new free-to-use Text Alerts service…
New service to provide almost over 6,800 additional seats from Shannon for summer 2025 Monday, 26th August 2024: The Shannon Airport Group has welcomed TUI’s decision to operate a new service from Shannon Airport to Majorca for the summer 2025 season, providing a welcome boost for the Midwest with an additional 6,800 to become…
The CSO’s most recent census statistics show there are 1,062,576 females in the state aged 45 and over, up 16% from 912,141 recorded in 2016. It is also estimated that the number of women in the workforce from this age bracket has increased by around 100,000. One of the workplace challenges facing female Employees in…
22 August, 2024: Uisce Éireann is working to restore water supply as quickly as possible to impacted customers in Limerick and Clare following a burst watermain. The areas that may be affected by supply disruptions include Longpavement, Moyross, Ballananty, Thommondgate, Shelbourne Road, Moylish, Corbally, Shannon Banks and surrounding areas in Co. Limerick and Cratloe, Parteen and…
First 24/7 bus route in the Mid-West included in the plan Route 343 (Limerick – Shannon – Shannon Airport) will become a 24-hour service, operating 7 days a week, 364 days a year. A service increase on Route 343 operating every 20 minutes during peak hours and every 30 minutes during off peak hours…
The Clayton Hotel Limerick recently had a fun twist on their Christmas launch, prompted by the confusing weather that left them unsure whether it was winter or summer. The hotel decided it was the perfect time to unveil their Christmas brochure. Santa himself joined in on the festivities, proclaiming, “It’s never too early to be…
15 August, 2024: Uisce Éireann is working to restore water supply as quickly as possible to impacted customers in West Clare following a burst watermain. The areas affected include Miltown Malbay, Spanish Point, Quilty, Mullagh, Coore, Cooraclare, Mullagh and surrounding areas in Co. Clare. Expert water service crews have been dispatched and are carrying…
Health and safety management is often perceived as a box ticking or compliance exercise that adds no real value to a business. This attitude overlooks the real benefits to be gained by Organisations who take a proactive approach to promoting Employee health and wellbeing. Employers with strong health and safety records enjoy tangible business benefits…
More than 275 primary school children from schools in Clare, Limerick and Tipperary have benefited from the Technological University of the Shannon’s (TUS) access initiatives this academic year. The university is providing access to education courses and opportunities for students from primary school through to third level education, as well as early school leavers….
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