Immigration and the live register present an untapped recruitment pool for companies…Shannon Chamber seminar hears

Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber (centre) pictured at the seminar in Shannon with (from left): Maureen Williams, Department of Social Protection (DSP); Victoria Haigney, Lufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon; Cathy Moran, DSP/Eures; Padraig McMahon, LAIT; Austin Hallinan, Entry Point North Ireland; Brendan Boyce and Fiona Cahill, LAIT; and Kevin Frost, Pemcas.  Photograph by Eamon Ward  …

The Irish government has announced a postponement in the planned increase of statutory paid sick leave days for 2025. Initially, the Sick Leave Act 2022 outlined a phased approach to enhance workers’ entitlements, starting with three days in 2023, increasing to five days in 2024, seven days in 2025, and reaching ten days by 2026….

On Wednesday, February 5th, IAC marked a significant milestone with a celebratory event in honour of the five-year anniversary of the IAC Hangar 7 in Shannon, Co. Clare. The event was attended by our loyal customers, suppliers, airport neighbours and government agencies. Martin O’Connell, CEO of IAC, took the stage to deliver opening remarks, extending…

Wednesday 5th February 2025: Shannon Airport has today welcomed Ryanair’s announcement of a new Madeira service and increased frequencies on eight popular services to/from Shannon this summer including Alicante, Edinburgh, Faro, Kaunas, Krakow, Malaga, Porto, and Reus. Ryanair has also added extra seats to/from La Rochelle in April ahead of the highly anticipated European Rugby…

The Board of Ei Electronics, Shannon, one of Ireland’s largest indigenous companies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Leo Clancy as its incoming Chief Executive Officer, effective 1st April 2025. Leo will succeed Mick Guinee, who recently announced that he is to step down as CEO on 31st. March. Leo Clancy joins Ei Electronics…

Welcome to Adare’s February 2025 edition of their monthly HR and Employment Law Newsletter. Please click the following link which will take you through to the newsletter: https://www.adarehrm.ie/newsletter/

Pictured at the Shannon Chamber brainstorming session (from left): Alan Kelly, network manager; Elanor Nash, chief people officer, An Post; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; Aine Barry, Irish Business Training (session facilitator); Fiona Gilchrist,  Jaquar Land Rover, and; Trevor Rodgers, Atlantic Aviation Group.   Prior to submitting its annual funding request to Skillnet Ireland, Shannon…

Thursday, 30 January 2025: Water supply has been restored to the majority of Uisce Éireann customers in County Clare. Approximately 700 premises, equalling to 1500 customers remain without supply as of this afternoon, Thursday 30.   Due to a loss of power at pumping stations along the network, customers on the Ballymacravan Public Water Supply,…

Six West Aviation, the world’s largest provider of operational services to the aircraft leasing and airline industries, today announced the acquisition of Kleos Aero, a leading provider of advanced flight planning, trip management, and concierge services. The acquisition reflects Six West’s ongoing growth strategy, enhancing its service offerings while expanding its operational reach. The deal…