Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions: How to Comply with New Obligations

As of December 16th, 2022, the EU Directive on Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions was transposed into legislation amending a number of pieces of employment legislation and introducing new legal obligations for employers that require immediate attention. Set out below are details of the new obligations for employers and best practice guidance for implementation. Terms…

Shannon Airport is first Irish airport to take delivery of new electric Medical Response Vehicle

Shannon Airport is first Irish airport to take delivery of new electric Medical Response Vehicle

Airport is first Irish airport to take delivery of new electric Medical Response Vehicle   Shannon Airport is first Irish airport to take delivery of new electric Medical Response Vehicle    Tuesday 14th February 2023: Shannon Airport has become the first Irish airport to take delivery of an electric Medical Response Vehicle.    The vehicle, called “Rescue 14”, replaces its diesel-powered model and will be used for emergency medical responses that may arise at the airport.   …

Shannon Chamber’s HR Forum focused on Gender Pay Gap reporting

Shannon Chamber’s HR Forum focused on Gender Pay Gap reporting

Pictured at the Shannon Chamber HR Forum briefing in Ei Electronics’ Centre of Excellence (from left): Sarah Fagan, managing director, Adare Human Resource Management; Erin Hooban, HR Forum chair; Michael Guinee, chairman, CEO and founder, Ei Electronics; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; Elanor Nash, chief people officer, An Post; and Anna Kinsella, director, PwC. Photograph…

Public Consultation on the draft Regional Water Resources Plan – North West (RWRP-NW) ends on 21 February 2023

People are reminded to send their feedback to Uisce Éireann 13 February 2023 – Uisce Éireann’s public consultation on the draft Regional Water Resources Plan – North West (RWRP-NW) is closing on 21 February 2023. The plan sets out options for providing a more secure, reliable and sustainable water supply for approximately 732,700  customers in the…

Key issues impacting the growth of business between India and Ireland discussed at Chambers‘ meeting in Shannon

Key issues impacting the growth of business between India and Ireland discussed at Chambers‘ meeting in Shannon

  Shannon Chamber president Eoin Gavin (third left front) pictured with the visiting delegation from the Ireland India Business Association. The meeting was attended by the Cathaoirligh of Clare (second left front) and Tipperary (second right front) County Councils. Photograph by Eamon Ward A collaborative undertaking between Shannon and Tipperary Chambers and the Ireland India…

LGBTQ+ Matchmaking Festival “Find Love or friendship or both in Ireland.”

“Taking the online offline to find Love or friendship or both in Ireland.” “10 Years of Bringing People Together at The Outing Festival” Returns Valentine’s Weekend 10th-12th February 2023   Time to find Love or friendship or both as The Outing Festival Ireland returns on Valentine’s Weekend, 10th-12th February 2023, after a breakup because of Covid. We have had a breakup…

Cliffs of Moher Experience and Clare Retail Exposition

Cliffs of Moher Experience and Clare Retail Exposition

The Cliffs of Moher Experience will be hosting an inaugural Clare Retail Exposition supported by Clare Local Enterprise Office, Clare County Council & Burren and UNESCO Global Geopark, on Sunday, 19th and Monday 20th February 2023. This two-day event is the biggest showcase of its kind to be held in County Clare in recent years….

PRSA rule change presents business owners with huge opportunity

PRSA rule change presents business owners with huge opportunity

Recent changes to pension legislation in Ireland offers a huge opportunity to business owners to fund their pensions and extract cash from their business in a tax efficient manner. Previously, companies were limited in how much they could contribute to an employee’s pension by age related limits, service and salary. If a company made a…

Luxembourg’s Ambassador to Ireland makes first visit to Shannon

Luxembourg’s Ambassador to Ireland makes first visit to Shannon

The Luxembourg Ambassador to Ireland, Florence Ensch (left), pictured at Shannon Chamber’s offices in Shannon Airport House with Chamber president Eoin Gavin and CEO Helen Downes. Photo by Eamon Ward.   Shannon Chamber is keen to extol the virtues of Shannon to as wide an audience as possible and to identify areas for collaboration that…