The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which has been four years in the making, comes into effect on 25 May 2018 and will change the emphasis of data protection. It will apply to any organisation that offers goods or services to EU residents or who monitor the behaviour of EU residents and will place…
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross TD has officially opened the M17/M18 Gort to Tuam scheme. The Gort-Tuam Public Private Partnership (PPP) scheme is one of three road PPP projects included in the Government’s Financial Stimulus Package 2012. Speaking at the opening Minister Ross said: “This is my first major road opening as…
Shannon Chamber welcomes the announcement of the passage of the Mediation Bill (2017) through the Houses of the Oireachtas . “It’s introduction will be most beneficial for both employer and employee; there are so many benefits to mediation for both parties,” said CEO Helen Downes. Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, Ian Talbot also welcomes the passing of the…
Pictured at the seminar in the Oakwood Hotel in Shannon (from left); Dr Eddie Murphy, Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber, Sarah O’Neill, Spectrum Health and Joe Sherlock, national corporate sales manager, laya healthcare. Photo: Eamon Ward. While over half of Irish businesses consider stress management and mental health a priority in their workplaces, 84% do…
Wednesday, 27 September 2017: “The opening today of the final 57km of the M17 M18 motorway will not only bring immediate economic benefits to towns and cities along the Atlantic Economic Corridor but it will support the development of the entire Shannon basin and act as the mobility backbone that improves the north-south flow along…
Ireland owes a lot to the late Dr Brendan O’Regan and the ground-breaking initiatives he introduced in the 1960s, many of which are still flourishing today or have inspired enhancements in economic development in line with the requirements of the 21st century. A pioneer of regional development and a visionary who was ahead of his…
Tuesday 26th September 2017: Shannon Airport’s reputation in the top ranks of global aviation was recognised again overnight as it completed a remarkable five-in-a-row at the prestigious World Routes Marketing Awards, held in Barcelona. After winning the ‘Best Marketing of Airports’ awards for airports under 4 million passengers last year for the second time in…
Sunday 24th September 2017: Shannon Group and Shannon Airport have today stated that the opening of the M18 Gort to Tuam motorway is an unprecedented opportunity to advance the case of a western economic corridor. Speaking ahead of the official opening on Wednesday of the 57km stretch of motorway, Shannon Airport MD said that this…
Sunday 24th September 2017: The astounding life and legacy of Dr Brendan O’Regan, who among his many accomplishments is credited with developing the world’s first duty free shop at Shannon Airport, is being recognised by RTE Nationwide this week in a half hour special devoted to him. Presented by Mary Kennedy, the programme includes interviews…
Shannon Chamber, via its Skillnet, and in conjunction with Ulearning Skillnet and Grant Thornton, is encouraging member companies and individuals to prepare themselves for the changes that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will introduce when it comes into force in May 2018, The three organisations have joined forces to present a free seminar…
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