Shannon Chamber Welcomes Government Support for Rural Communities

Shannon Chamber in tandem with Chambers Ireland welcomes the Action Plan for Rural Development launched today (23 January 2017) by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys TD.   Chambers Ireland chief executive Ian Talbot, commenting on the Action Plan said: “The ‘Realising our Rural Potential’…

Ministers host All-Island dialogues on Brexit and implications for Transport and Tourism

The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross T.D. and Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Patrick O’Donovan TD, hosted All-Island Sectoral Dialogues today Monday 23 January 2017 in the Crowne Plaza, Dundalk.   The morning dialogue was themed “Transport and Logistics” and in the afternoon, Minister of State O’Donovan joined Minister Ross…

Shannon Group records positive growth in 2016

Shannon Group records positive growth in 2016

Wednesday 18th January 2017: Shannon Group’s role as a key driver of regional economic growth has been underlined by increases in 2016 passenger and visitor numbers to Shannon Airport and Shannon Heritage, respectively. In another positive 12 months for Shannon Group, passenger numbers at Shannon Airport increased for the fourth consecutive year with over 1.74…

Business interests well served by Aer Lingus’ new early morning Shannon to Heathrow service

The business community in Shannon have reacted positively to the earlier daily departure times being introduced by Aer Lingus on its Shannon to Heathrow route. Managing director and president of Zagg International, Chris Ahern, a global leader in accessories and technologies that empower mobile lifestyles, operating from Shannon Free Zone, reacting to the announcement said:…

Aer Lingus announces earlier morning service from Shannon to Heathrow

More business-friendly timing welcomed Aer Lingus has today (Tuesday 10th January 2017) announced that their daily morning service from Shannon to Heathrow will now depart at the earlier time of 7.30am. The enhanced timing will come into effect from 26th March 2017 and will offer enhanced business connectivity from the region. “We’re delighted to announce…

Minister Mitchell O’Connor announces New Round of Tariff Suspension/ Quota Schemes

The Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation announces a new round of the tariff suspension/quota schemes and is calling for applications from manufacturers in the chemicals, microelectronic and related sectors. The tariff suspension scheme offers the possibility for such companies to import raw materials, components or intermediate products from outside the European Union free from…

Minister Mitchell O’Connor publishes first progress reports of Regional Action Plans for Jobs

  The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Ms Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD, today [  December 2016] published the first progress reports of the eight Regional Action Plans for Jobs. The progress reports were prepared by the Regional Implementation Committees established to oversee and monitor implementation of the measures contained in the Plans.  The reports…

SMEs can now avail of free on-line tool to understand why Corporate Social Responsibility matters to small business –Minister Breen

CSR can help attract and retain talent Minister for Employment and Small Business, Pat Breen T.D. announced the launch of a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on-line Tool for SMEs.  This Tool is an initiative of the CSR Stakeholder Forum in conjunction with the Department of Jobs Enterprise and Innovation, which was set up to drive…