With many companies still operating and doing everything within their power to remain open to provide a wage to their employees whilst protecting their health and that of their families, they are doing so in very challenging circumstances. Chambers Ireland wishes to collate data on the impact COVID-19 is having on business and has prepared…
Despite the huge uncertainty that now surrounds us, manufacturing companies in Shannon are determined to keep the wheels of industry moving. The dominant sentiment that emerged from a collaborative conference call with Shannon Chamber, involving twenty Shannon CEOs from a range of sectors operating from Shannon, was that in the current situation, it is incumbent…
Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD has today (Thursday 19 March 2020) announced the cancellation of oral and practical performance tests of the state examinations which were originally scheduled to take place from Monday 23 March to Friday 3 April 2020. All students who were due to take these tests will be awarded…
The Department of the Taoiseach has requested that we share the below key resources and guidance documents help prevent the spread of Covid-19. Government statement issued on Sunday 15 March 2020 – Covid-19 Introduction of simplified Unemployment Payments for employees and payments possible through employers – Minister Doherty Government statement issued on Sunday 15 March…
Following discussion with Shannon Chamber, Shannon-based BBnet, a connectivity provider of fibre and wireless broadband services, has offered to assist Shannon Chamber member companies in facilitating a change in the way their employees may be required to work in these challenging times. As Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes explains: “With businesses having to let more…
Shannon Chamber in conjunction with its national organisation, Chambers Ireland, and the nationwide network of chambers calls for all businesses, Government and all State bodies to be flexible and responsible to the needs of their business and economic partners, so that business continuity through this crisis can be ensured. As stated by Chambers Ireland’s CEO…
As a response to the Covid19 Pandemic, the Department of Employment Affairs & Social Protection , Ennis Intreo Centre Kilrush Road Ennis Co. Clare, is endeavouring to respond as quickly as possible to the unprecedented demand for unemployment payments and wants to ensure that people do not need to attend Intreo Centres to apply for…
A message from Shannon Chamber Chief Executive, Helen Downes In order to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus to our staff, Chamber member companies and the general public, we have decided to initiate the following temporary working arrangements: The Chamber offices at Shannon Airport House will be manned by CEO Helen Downes. All other…
Dear Customer, The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting every aspect of life here in Ireland, and internationally. I know it as a time of great uncertainty and concern for you and your loved ones, as it is for all of us in Iarnród Éireann also. To support the country’s efforts in tackling COVID-19, Iarnród Éireann’s team…
The impact of COVID-19 is now being felt in all sections of our community and by businesses and the flow of related information on how it will impact business in increasing. In an effort to bring this information to members’ attention, Shannon Chamber has linked up with its HR advisory services partner, Adare Human Resource…
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