Shannon Chamber welcomes the announcement by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, that he has received approval from Government to draft legislation amending the National Training Fund (NTF) Act. This important step will enable the release of a €1.5 billion funding package for the tertiary education sector, announced…
Shannon Chamber was honoured to witness the conferring of an Honorary Doctorate of Engineering on Michael Guinee, former CEO of Ei Electronics, by the University of Limerick. Chief executive Helen Downes, who attended the conferring ceremony, said she watched with pride as this fitting tribute was paid to one of the founding chairs of Shannon…
Mark Jordan, chief executive, Skillnet Ireland at the Shannon Chamber luncheon event with (from left): Trevor Rodgers, Atlantic Aviation Group; Maria Frost, Engine Lease Finance Corporation; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; Alan Kelly, Shannon Chamber Skillnet; Dr. Fiona Gilchrist, Jaquar Land Rover Ireland; and Stephen Linnane, Element Six. Photograph by Eamon Ward Opportunities presented by…
Ian Barrett, managing director, Care About You and a director of Shannon Chamber with (from left): John Bolger, director of engineering , Siemens EDA; Dr. Wassim Derguech, co-founder and chief operating officer, FMCI; Mark O’Sullivan, partner and head of R&D incentives, BDO; and Fiona Gilchrist, R&D site engineering lead, Jaguar Land Rover Ireland (Services) Ltd….
Pictured at the B Corp presentation in Ei Electronics’ Centre of Excellence (from left): Peter Murphy, marketing and CSR, Ei Electronics; Daragh Anglim, head of impact, Broadlake; Claire MacEvilly, strategic advisor, B Lab Ireland; Sinead Murphy, head of sustainability, The Shannon Airport Group; John Burke, CEO, The Armada Hotel; and Julia McCarthy, Climeaction. Photograph by…
Robert Hernan, chairperson, Lean Business Ireland (LBI), on left, pictured at the Enterprise Excellence conference held in TUS Limerick with (from left): Jennifer Stratton, chairperson, Mid-West Lean Network; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; and keynote speakers, Andrew Steele and Adam Davies, Airbus. Lean Business Ireland (LBI) hosted its annual Enterprise Excellence Conference 2025 at the…
Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes has welcomed the announcement of additional seat capacity on transatlantic routes into and out of Shannon Airport. “The announcement that both Delta and United Airlines will offer additional capacity for the summer months to complement the existing choice available is most welcome. “Enhanced air access is a key enabler for…
Newly elected president of Shannon Chamber, Mark Nolan (front left), pictured with fellow directors (from row): Helen Downes and Eoin Gavin; (centre row): Ray O’Driscoll, The Shannon Airport Group, David Keating, Ei Electronics and Marlo Kearney, PPG Shannon; and (back from left): Colin MacDonald, Fine Grain Property, Eoin Hoctor, Eason Shannon; Kevin Thompstone, The…
Gerry Cahill, global operations director for OLED and dyes with PPG; Marlo Kearney, operations director, PPG (left); and Jennifer Stratton, continuous improvement engineer, Cook Medical and Mid-West Lean Network chair, at PPG’s facility in Shannon Free Zone. Photograph by Eamon Ward Agility and adaptation have been at the heart of Pittsburgh Plate Glass (PPG’s) operations…
A new explainer document, outlining the current situation regarding the international trade landscape, the evolving tariff environment, and the implications for Irish businesses, has been prepared by Chambers Ireland. This document highlights recent developments at the European Union level, including ongoing negotiations aimed at strengthening the EU’s trade relationships globally. It also explores potential risks…
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