Ministers Harris and Collins confirm Brexit customs supports offered by Skillnet Ireland will continue this year

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD and Minister of State for Skills and Further Education Niall Collins TD have today (February 15th) confirmed Brexit customs supports will be extended to businesses for the first quarter of the year.   Since the beginning of this year, businesses, trading either…

Extra funding for Irish Water in 2020 delivers 400 jobs and benefits for customers across the country

Irish Water working in partnership with Local Authorities, suppliers and contractors have played a critical role in keeping water services running for homes and businesses through COVID-19 and in delivering works that support job creation, further development and growth now and into the future. Recognising the unique importance of water services in ensuring growth and…

Major Transformational Projects Proposed For Limerick

-€400m investment across three sites revealed – 400 new jobs for Limerick to be created over the next 3-5 years during construction and when operational -World renowned University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) proposes establishing new facility in Limerick   Media Release, Thursday, 11 February 2021: Limerick City and County Council has announced a major…

Employees & Covid-19 vaccine – what can employers do to ensure a safe workplace?

Shannon Chamber HR is a dedicated HR and Employment Law Support Service for members of Shannon Chamber provided in partnership with Adare Human Resource Management, experts in Employment Law, Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Health & Safety at preferential rates. According to figures announced by Government, approximately 220,000 vaccinations have already been completed and it is…

The financial and reputational costs arising from an employee’s actions

Shannon Chamber HR is a dedicated HR and Employment Law Support Service for members of Shannon Chamber provided in partnership with Adare Human Resource Management, experts in Employment Law, Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Health & Safety at preferential rates. Derek McKay, Managing Director at Adare Human Resource Management looks at some recent Workplace Relations Commission…

Minister Harris announces €193 million investment in five world- leading SFI Research Centres

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD today announced an investment of €193 million in five Science Foundation Ireland Research Centres for six years. The five centres will carry out research into smart medical devices, e-health, telecommunications networks, cybersecurity, smart cities, artificial intelligence, ethics and data privacy, as well…

New Code of Practice provides protections for employers and employees against bullying

Shannon Chamber HR is a dedicated HR and Employment Law Support Service for members of Shannon Chamber provided in partnership with Adare Human Resource Management, experts in Employment Law, Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Health & Safety at preferential rates. Last November, Derek McKay, Managing Director of Adare Human Resource Management wrote an article providing advice…

Go Yellow On Daffodil Day

The Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day, proudly supported by Boots Ireland is scheduled to take place on Friday, 26th March 2021.  Ordinarily, it is a day for us all to join together in a show of support for people locally who are affected by cancer. In a Covid free world, a team of local and…

The Western Development Commission is getting ready to launch a new ‘Talent Tool’ platform

The Western Development Commission is getting ready to launch a new ‘Talent Tool’ platform. The platform has three main objectives:  Jobseekers. The platform will provide a one stop shop for jobseekers to find career opportunities across the Atlantic Economic Corridor.  Stakeholders. The platform will provide stakeholders with data on the qualifications and experience of the…

Government moves to support remote working and an employee’s Right to Disconnect

Shannon Chamber HR is a dedicated HR and Employment Law Support Service for members of Shannon Chamber provided in partnership with Adare Human Resource Management, experts in Employment Law, Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Health & Safety at preferential rates. Derek McKay, Managing Director of Adare Human Resource Management discusses the recent announcement that the Government…