Chambers Ireland issues a news bulleting each week with information that might be of interest of members throughout the network. Shannon Chamber is delighted to share the following information to its membership: Employers Disability Information Service The Employers Disability Information (EDI) Service was launched in January 2016 to provide a national resource for advice…
Chambers Ireland today (13th February 2017) welcomed the long-awaited publication of the Mediation Bill 2017 by the Department of Justice and Equality. Speaking following the publication of the legislation, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “Chambers Ireland has long been an advocate for increased use of these mechanisms, particularly mediation, to resolve commercial disputes. Going to court…
Monday 13 February 2017: Shannon Group CEO Matthew Thomas has announced a number of key executive management appointments as the Group strengthens its impact as a key driver of growth for the region. The appointments will be geared towards maximising Shannon Group’s potential through increasing revenues and improving the efficiency of its cost base across the business. The appointments will see Company Secretary Mary Considine take on the…
Shannon Chamber welcomes the reforms in the PRSI system announced this week by the Minister for Social Protection Leo Varadkar which will make it easier to take a career break without losing your State pension entitlements. “This is an issue we highlighted in our pre Budget 2017 submission to Government and it is good to see…
Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; Eamonn Brennan, CEO, Irish Aviation Authority; Matthew Thomas, CEO, Shannon Group plc; and Julie Dickerson, President, Shannon Chamber at the breakfast briefing. Such is aviation’s importance to the Shannon region that almost 100 key executives, many involved in the aviation sector, turned up at the Inn at Dromoland to…
Pictured at the launch of AirportGateway (from left): Steve Gulvin, Director of Sales, Marketing & Strategic Planning, Emerald VIP Services; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; Ciara O’Brien, Manager, Emerald VIP Services; Keith Wood and Peter Costelloe, Founder & Director of Operations, Emerald VIP Services. AirportGateway® based in Ireland celebrated the official launch of its innovative…
The Board of Directors at Greenmount Park Ltd has announced that Patrick O’Callaghan has been appointed to the position of General Manager at Limerick Racecourse. Patrick has been with Limerick Racecourse for the past seven years as Financial Controller and commenced his new role as General Manager on 1st February. Patrick, from Doneraile, Co. Cork…
The EU-Japan Centre is currently calling for applications for the next World Class Manufacturing (WCM) training missions in Japan. This EU-funded programme will benefit companies who are seeking to improve productivity and reduce costs in manufacturing. The programme provides: •In-depth analysis of Japanese manufacturing methodology •Lectures, seminars and panel discussions, presented by experts from Japanese industry •Company and…
Given the significance of today, 1 February, and its linkages with St Bridget, Shannon Chamber would like to congratulate its contracted photographer, Eamon Ward, on being awarded 2nd place in the Reportage category at this year’s Press Photographer of the Year 2017’ awards, announced last Friday in Dublin. His submission entitled ‘ST BRIDGET’S WELL’…
Shannon Chamber welcomes the announcement yesterday (31 January 2017) by Minister Donohoe and Minister Noonan of the process for review of the Capital Plan in 2017 and the commitment to prioritise investment in infrastructure that will support Ireland’s sustainable economic development. As stated by Chambers Ireland CEO, Ian Talbot: “As our economy and population continues to…
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