Eurochambers call for immediate measures to help businesses absorb spiralling energy prices

Eurochambers call for immediate measures to help businesses absorb spiralling energy prices

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Leaders of Eurochambres, the European Association of Chambers of Commerce & Industry meeting in Prague today called for immediate measures to help businesses deal with spiralling electricity and gas prices. Specific suggestions from the chambers include targeted financial compensation for businesses, balanced energy saving policies and well-targeted, temporary market interventions. With an emergency meeting of…

New Irish Air Corps Exhibition Hall a terrific addition to Shannon Aviation Museum

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Shannon Chamber extends its congratulations to Jane Magill and the team at the Shannon Aviation Museum on the recent opening of the Irish Air Corp Exhibition Hall at this incredibly impressive facility in Shannon. Thanks must also go to national and local government and their respective agencies and to private enterprise in Shannon, most particularly…

Ambassador encourages greater links between Shannon and India

Ambassador encourages greater links between Shannon and India

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Ambassador Akhilesh Mishra (3rd left) pictured during his visit to Shannon Chamber with (from left): Abhilash Borana, CEO and founder, Failte Solar; Mrs Reeti Mishra; Eoin Gavin, managing director, Eoin Gavin Transport and president, Shannon Chamber; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; Gurmukh Neote, CEO, BBNET; Sean Ganley, Chief Sales Officer, Tekelek and; Marcus Creaven, managing…

Approval of Foynes to Limerick Road development a great boost to unleashing potential of the Shannon Estuary

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The recent approval by An Bord Pleanála of the Foynes to Limerick Road development is a welcome boost at a time of increasing global instability when energy security and climate change are top of the agenda. This is the view of Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes, who, in welcoming the announcement stated that the approval…

Local Government Awards Shortlist Announced

Local Government Awards Shortlist Announced

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  Chambers Ireland today (2 September) revealed the shortlist for the Excellence in Local Government Awards 2022. In its 19th year, the Awards feature a total of 23 Local Authorities shortlisted over 15 categories, including a new addition, ‘Climate Change’, which showcases Local Authorities’ efforts to take action in this important area. Communications and Diversity…

Minister Harris launches the new National Access Plan to drive equality of access to higher education

Minister Harris launches the new National Access Plan to drive equality of access to higher education

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Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today launched the fourth National Access Plan – a Strategic Action Plan for Equity of Access, Participation and Success in Higher Education. The National Access Plan, which will cover the period from 2022- 2028, is a national priority and a key…

How to evaluate energy use and energy efficiency using Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland’s wide-ranging supports and training

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Conscious of the fact that rising energy costs are forcing companies to evaluate their energy use and outlay, Shannon Chamber is keen to assist its members assess how to adjust energy use within their business and thereby reduce costs. Irish companies and organisations have significantly reduced their energy costs while improving their energy efficiency through…

A Welcome Return for the Shannon Bike Share Scheme

A Welcome Return for the Shannon Bike Share Scheme

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With 1,000 members and 12,000 kilometres clocked up by users of the Shannon Bike Share Scheme in its first four weeks of operation, Shannon Chamber is delighted to hear that, despite the initial impact of negative anti-social behaviour by a minority, the bikes are back in use in Shannon. Chamber CEO Helen Downes is complementary…

Home hero Maguire set to headline KPMG Women’s Irish Open

Home hero Maguire set to headline KPMG Women’s Irish Open

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Leona Maguire will be the star attraction when the tournament returns to Irish shores in September for the first time in a decade LPGA Tour winner Leona Maguire will delight home fans when she returns to Ireland to compete at the KPMG Women’s Irish Open at Dromoland Castle from September 22-25. The KPMG Ambassador teed…

Navigating Gender Pay Gap Reporting

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Shannon Chamber HR is a dedicated HR and Employment Law Support Service for members of Shannon Chamber provided in partnership with Adare Human Resource Management, experts in Employment Law, Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Health & Safety at preferential rates. Attaining a better gender equality in the workplace took a significant step forward in June as…