Shannon Chamber encourages its member to seriously consider entering Chambers Ireland’s 2017 CSR Awards. This an the ideal opportunity to showcase how your company and its employees are contributing to the communities in which you work or to Ireland generally. With 9 categories to choose from plus an outstanding achievement in CSR award open to all…
-Over 20,000 Visitors Expected At The Inaugural Mid-West Regional Skills Expo- 3rd April 2017: It was with great excitement that the team at the Mid-West Region Skills Forum today announced the launch of their inaugural Mid-West Regional Skills Expo. Taking place on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th April in the University of Limerick Sports…
Pictured at the DIT graduation ceremony (front l-r): Miriam Magner-Flynn, Career Decisions: Dr John Murray, DIT; Helen Downes, CEO and Julie Dickerson, Shannon Chamber. Back (l-r): Cillian Griffey, Shannon Chamber Skillnet; Jim Phelan, Ohshima; David Kelly and Paul Gavin, Zagg International; Brian O’Sullivan, Atlantic Aviation Group; Ted Hurley, Ohshima; Joe Martin, Atlantic Aviation Group; and…
Shannon Chamber is delighted to welcome Siemens to Shannon following its announced acquisition of Mentor Graphics, which now sees Mentor become part of the Siemens PLM Software business unit, within the Siemens Digital Factory division. Chamber CEO Helen Downes, welcoming the announcement said: “Mentor Graphics, as a leader in electronic design automation software, is a well-recognised brand…
Employment Permit Regulations now consolidated into a single set of Regulations for ease of use 30th March The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D., has signed the Employment Permit Regulations 2017. Employment Permit Regulations are also now consolidated into a single set of regulations which makes them easier to understand and…
The first European airport sensory room developed for children and adults with neurodevelopmental challenges, including autism, was officially opened today at Shannon Airport. In the latest in a long list of aviation firsts on a global, European and national scale developed at Shannon, the sensory room off the airport’s Departure Lounge will offer a relaxing…
Companies who may find themselves in front of a Workplace Relations Commission hearing to mitigate or defend a claim against their company are set to benefit from participating in a mock adjudication hearing which Shannon Chamber is organising in conjunction with Adare Human Resource Management. This two-hour event is being staged in the auditorium at…
24th March 2017 The Minister of State at the Department of Jobs Enterprise and Innovation (DJEI), Mr Pat Breen TD, today 23rd March announced new appointments to the Board of the Health and Safety Authority. Chairperson designate: Mr Tom Coughlan was formerly Chief Executive of Clare County Council (2009-2016) and is a board member of…
Shannon Chamber is linking up with Grant Thornton to address the very topical subject of fraud as it relates to business today, particularly at a technological level. The breakfast briefing will take place on Tuesday 28 March in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick, commencing at 8:15am (registration from 7:45am). Forensic and investigation Services…
22nd March, 2017 The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) today presented its first full year annual report to Pat Breen TD, Minister of State for Employment and Small Business. Some of the main highlights of the WRC Annual Report are as follows:- Almost 15,000 complaints were processed by the WRC Adjudication Service €1.5 million…
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