Ahead of the European Parliament elections taking place this May, Chambers Ireland and a delegation of representatives from around the Irish Chamber Network today (20 Feb 2019) launches its “Chambers for Europe” manifesto in Brussels. Speaking at the European Parliament this morning, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot calls on businesses and their employees…
Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport general manager Louise O’Hara (4th from right) joins staff in celebrating being recognised as the most hospitable hotel in the group in Ireland, the UK and Western Europe,. Photo: Eamon Ward. Shannon’s Park Inn by Radisson Hotel has been voted the best of 26 Park Inn by…
The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh T.D. and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys T.D. today (Monday 18 February 2019) have announced targets to deliver more than 47,000 graduates with high level ICT skills by 2022. Technology Skills 2022: Ireland’s Third ICT Skills Action Plan sets out priority actions to meet…
Clare Local Development Company are offering a suite of business training workshops #LEADERforEnterprise to assist new and existing businesses to progress to Grant Application. The #LEADERforEnterprise team will be led by Evelyn Cormican, Blueprint Coaching & Training with the support of a team of specialist trainers and consultants assembled in the relevant sectors. Evelyn has assisted businesses to avail…
Laurel Hill win third Shannon Foynes Port Company ‘Compass’ TY competition Kerry and Limerick teams present in front of 300 people as John Kiely tells them ‘follow your dreams’ Friday 8 February 2019: Innovation was in rich supply today at one of Ireland’s great maritime commercial hubs, Foynes, as schools presented ground-breaking concepts for…
Minister Ross and Minister of State Griffin welcomed today’s news that Limerick has been chosen to host the 2021 Tag Rugby World Cup. Minister Ross said: “Today’s announcement that Limerick has been successful in their bid to host the 2021 Tag Rugby World Cup – the first northern hemisphere city to host the tournament….
Secure global wifi system for third level will enable students, researchers and staff stay campus-connected while at airport Shannon Airport has recorded another first after rolling out eduroam – the secure global wifi roaming service for the international research and education community. Over 1billion authentications happen every year on eduroam, which securely connects students,…
Chambers Ireland is establishing two new policy taskforces for 2019: 1. Housing 2. Low Carbon Economy These groups will support Chambers Ireland’s work and contribute to any recommendations and positions it takes on these issues throughout 2019. Membership of these groups is open to Chamber members (so long as they are nominated by their associated…
The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD, today announced details of a €483 million investment programme for 2019 for regional and local roads. Minister Ross said: “Today’s announcement will see a further significant increase in grant funding for regional and local roads. Overall funding will increase by about 16% this…
One Kerry and four Limerick schools are set to go head to head to see which is most tuned into the future energy needs of the region after being shortlisted for the final of the biennial Shannon Foynes Port Company (SFPC) ‘COMPASS’ transition year competition. The schools have made it beyond an initial round of record entries…
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