Conal Henry, chief executive, enet pictured with An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD., and Barry O’Halloran, CEO, BBnet at the launch of enet’s fibre broadband network. The successful delivery, by telecoms network provider enet, of a 1-Gigabit-per-second fibre broadband network in rural North Kerry is not just the first step in the Government’s plan to…
The EmployAbility Services in Clare and Limerick have joined forces with the Chambers of Commerce in Shannon, Ennis and Limerick to launch a disability confidence in business project aimed at making the Shannon region the first area first in Ireland where businesses become fully disability confident. The pilot project is led by EmployAbility Clare…
Acts on commitment made in the National Aviation Policy Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, today (Monday) launched the National Civil Aviation Development Forum at the headquarters of the Irish Aviation Authority in Dublin. The event was attended by representatives of airlines, airports, aircraft leasing companies, the public sector, academic institutions,…
The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland has warned there is a serious shortage of qualified graduates coming into the profession and, together with ConnectIreland, is urging surveyors working abroad to return home. A new survey of 300 construction and property firms shows that, based on a conservative forecast of economic growth up to December…
The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Pascal Donohoe TD, has announced that €106million is being provided to address the damage to transport infrastructure arising from recent storms and severe flooding. Funding was agreed with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Brendan Howlin TD. Minister Donohoe said: ‘The most extensive impact of the…
Shannon Chamber is pleased to announce that, commencing Friday, 10 March 2016, it will deliver a Diploma in Leadership programme through its Skillnet, which will lead to a Level 7 National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). The programme will be delivered over four months by leading talent and leadership development firm Career Decisions Ireland…
An innovative new course being delivered in Shannon beginning in March 2016 provides an opportunity for experienced aviation technical personnel within the aircraft leasing industry. The Aircraft Records Technician programme will facilitate a career path into the Aircraft Leasing Industry as an Aircraft Records Technician, and is particularly suited to aircraft maintenance personnel. Seamus Hoyne,…
In Adare HRM’s most recent newletter they look at the changes that 2016 will bring for Organisations, and potential areas of discussion in the area of HR and employment law, however we cannot look at 2016 without looking at the changes in 2015, which will have an impact into the future. 2015 was a busy…
The Government today (18/01/16) launched the 5th Annual Action Plan for Jobs showing strong commitment to supporting SMEs and with the aim of creating 50,000 jobs in 2016. Commenting on the launch, Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive said, “The Action Plan for Jobs contains genuinely ambitious goals. The disruptive reforms that have been targeted for…
Enterprise Ireland launched a call for applications to the Competitive Start Fund for applications from International Entrepreneurs active in the Manufacturing & Internationally Traded Services sectors including the following subsectors: Internet, Games, Apps, Mobile, SaaS, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Software, Lifesciences, Food, Cleantech and Industrial Products. This call for applications will close on Wednesday 27th January…
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