New Regional Enterprise Plan for the Mid-West

New Regional Enterprise Plan for the Mid-West

New Plan is one of nine Regional Enterprise Plans being launched by Minister Humphreys to drive enterprise growth in the regions Lisheen, Co.Tipperary, Wednesday 20th February 2019 The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys, TD, today launched a new Regional Enterprise Plan for the Mid-West to support enterprise growth and job creation through…

Chambers for Europe – Election an Opportunity for Ireland to Ensure its place at heart of EU

Chambers for Europe – Election an Opportunity for Ireland to Ensure its place at heart of EU

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…

Global Accolade for Shannon’s Park Inn by Radisson Hotel

Global Accolade for Shannon’s Park Inn by Radisson Hotel

  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…

Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh T.D. and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys T.D. launch Technology Skills 2022: Ireland’s Third ICT Skills Action Plan

Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh T.D. and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys T.D. launch Technology Skills 2022: Ireland’s Third ICT Skills Action Plan

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…

New and Existing businesses that meet the criteria can apply for LEADER grant aid of 50% of capital expenditure, up to a maximum of €50,000. Up to €30,000 is also available for feasibility studies at 75% rate of grant aid.

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…

Energy generating pressure pads for ships leaves Limerick school on crest of wave

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…

Ministers Ross and Griffin welcome announcement that Limerick will host the 2021 Tag Rugby World Cup

Ministers Ross and Griffin welcome announcement that Limerick will host the 2021 Tag Rugby World Cup

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….

Shannon becomes first Irish airport to introduce eduroam wifi

Shannon becomes first Irish airport to introduce eduroam wifi

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 seeks nominations for Housing and Low Carbon Economy Taskforces

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…

Minister Ross announces €483 million for regional and local roads

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…