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…

Minister Ross announces €2.77m in grants for Regional Airports

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD, announced today that his Department is allocating €2.77 million in funding support for the four regional airports in Donegal, Ireland West Airport Knock, Kerry and Waterford. Minister Ross said: “These grant allocations are being made under the Regional Airports Programme 2015-2019, which supports these airports with…

Breege O’Donoghue announced as new Chair of the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland

  Chairperson appointed to lead drive to promote Ireland’s design and craft capability in international markets. Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, T.D., has announced the appointment of Breege O’Donoghue as the new Chair of the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland (DCCoI). Breege O’Donoghue is currently a non-executive director of C&C…

North South Interconnector essential to sustain Ireland’s economic growth

Chambers Ireland today (21 December 2016) welcomed the decision by ABP to grant approval for the North South Interconnector. This Interconnector is an essential piece of infrastructure that Ireland needs to sustain our economic growth.   Ian Talbot, Chief Executive Chambers Ireland said, “The reliance on a single interconnection between North and South that is…

Do You Want to Take Part in Francis Brennan’s Next Grand Tour?

  RTÉ’s television series Francis Brennan’s Grand Tour is returning to our screens this summer and you could be one of the holidaymakers taking part.   Francis Brennan, expert hotelier and star of RTÉ’s At Your Service, is taking up his tour flag once again. This year Francis will face a new set of challenges…