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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…

Five Limerick and Kerry schools vying for Shannon Foynes Port Company ‘COMPASS’ competition

Five Limerick and Kerry schools vying for Shannon Foynes Port Company ‘COMPASS’ competition

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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…

Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation reminds businesses to be alert to standards and certification changes post-Brexit

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NSAI briefs business on Certification, Supply Chain and CE Marking at a series of Brexit information sessions along the Border region in Cavan, Monaghan and Sligo this week. Sessions are first in a series of targeted events being hosted by NSAI. Dublin, Ireland, 28 January The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys T.D.,…

Students and parents given overview of apprenticeship and employment options in local companies

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  Students and young people attending a recent event in Obair, Newmarket on Fergus, were given the unique opportunity to interact with local employers to discuss opportunities in their respective organisations. The event, which was organised by Obair and Shannon Chamber in conjunction with the Rural Development Directorate of Clare Council, involved representatives from Atlantic…