Statement by Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD on UK vote to leave the European Union

24th June 2016 The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D., has acknowledged the result of the UK referendum on EU membership, announced this morning. “The Irish Government respects the decision that has been made by the people of the United Kingdom in the referendum”, Minister Mitchell O’Connor said. “It is important…

Kuwait Airways launches new transit service at Shannon Airport

Kuwait Airways launches new transit service at Shannon Airport

First ever Kuwait Airways service for Ireland and Shannon Shannon Airport is delighted to announce that Kuwait Airways will operate a new transit service on its Kuwait to New York/JFK route starting on Friday 24th June. The service will operate three times a week on Friday’s, Sunday’s and Wednesday’s on a Boeing 777-200 and will…

Increased Commitment to Capital Expenditure Welcomed, But More Will Be Needed

‘Rainy Day Fund’ Positive Step in Prudential Economic Management Speaking today (21 June 2016) following the Government’s announcement of the Summer Economic Statement, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, Ian Talbot welcomed the increased commitment to capital expenditure but cautioned that further investment increases are likely to be necessary in the coming years. “Increased Government spending should…

University of Limerick Briefs Companies on Opportunities for Business Linkages

University of Limerick Briefs Companies on Opportunities for Business Linkages

Front row (l-r): Dr Ann Ledwith, director, Continuing and Professional Education, UL; Thomas Caffrey, head of aviation services, Lufthansa Technik Shannon; Conor Flanagan, CEO, Atlantic Aviation Group; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; and Cillian Griffey, manager, Shannon Chamber Skillnet are joined by the University’s heads of departments and centres at Shannon Airport. Photograph by Eamon…

Minister Halligan highlights benefits to companies of participation in Horizon 2020 funding programme

Minister Halligan highlights benefits to companies of participation in Horizon 2020 funding programme

Opportunity to collaborate with the best researchers in EU Minister for Training and Skills, John Halligan TD outlined the benefits of Horizon 2020 funding at a breakfast event organised by Enterprise Ireland and attended by multinational companies including Irish multinational companies. Horizon 2020 (H2020) is the EU’s Programme to support Research and Innovation. It has…

Invitation to Toyota Study Visit

Invitation to Toyota Training Workshop Practical Problem Solving Hosted by Enterprise Ireland in Dublin 20th-21st October 2016 As part of our ongoing relationship with Toyota, they have offered to run a 2-day workshop in Practical Problem Solving on Thursday/Friday 20th-21st October 2016.  The workshop will take place in Dublin, hosted by Enterprise Ireland in East Point Business Park,…

Bunratty Castle Hotel Appoints A New Corporate Sales Executive

Bunratty Castle Hotel Appoints A New Corporate Sales Executive

Bunratty Castle Hotel announced today that Frances Kinnane has joined the sales team to further develop their growing portfolio of regional and national corporate accounts.  Frances Kinnane comes with a wealth of experience within the Industry, having spent the last  5 years at The Oakwood Arms Hotel where Frances was instrumental in acquiring and managing…

ATC is proud to announce that it has successfully transitioned to ISO 9001:2015

ATC is proud to announce that it has successfully transitioned to ISO 9001:2015

ATC successfully transitions to ISO 9001:2015 – ATC Ireland At ATC we truly believe in continuous improvement and as such it is very important to us to have a system that is ‘live’ – facilitating us in our day to day tasks and allowing us to easily identify improvements.  ISO 9001:2015 has seen best practice…