Chambers and Irish Hotel Federation’s (IHF) Traffic Recovery Support Scheme (TRSS) to stimulate aviation recovery endorsed by Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communication

Funding model described as innovative. TRSS model shows Chambers’ and IHF commitment to providing solution for aviation recovery. A business case, setting out the urgent need for a multi-annual, fully funded, regional air access recovery and growth action plan for the aviation sector, prepared by Shannon Chamber and the Irish Hotels Federation with the support…

“Canada and Ireland make good business partners” – Canadian Ambassador to Ireland tells Shannon Chamber members

Fresh from presenting her credentials to President Michael D. Higgins and taking up her position as Canadian Ambassador to Ireland, Ambassador Nancy Smyth officially opened a recent Shannon Chamber webinar focused on exploring new avenues for increasing the trade links between companies in the Shannon region and Canada, particularly in the industrial and manufacturing sectors….

Zimmer Biomet Keeps it Green with Primary Schools in Clare, Galway, Limerick and Tipperary

Zimmer Biomet Keeps it Green with Primary Schools in Clare, Galway, Limerick and Tipperary

More than 350 children in 12 primary schools across Clare, Galway, Limerick and Tipperary have learned more about biodiversity and how to reduce waste, reuse and recycle, thanks to an environmental initiative run by global healthcare technology company, Zimmer Biomet as part of the Junior Achievement outreach program. Under the initiative, dubbed Keen to Keep…

Considerations & Risks when managing the redundancy process

The ongoing health crisis continues to disrupt businesses in a way that is forcing employers to look at headcount. Government supports have protected many employees but as these supports begin to ease off, employers will have to make some difficult decisions around redundancies, however redundancy should be considered as a last resort if possible. Derek…

Updated guidance for employers – employees with disabilities

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. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) recently published its updated ‘Employees with Disabilities – An employer’s…

Minister Harris co-hosts event for new generation of female leadership in science, research and innovation

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today (Wednesday) co-hosted an event aimed at advancing and connecting women in science, technology, engineering and mathematical disciplines. The event, an industry event with Women in Technology & Science (WITS), brings industry and academic experts together to discuss how to support…

Clare public urged to conserve water during busy staycation season to avoid water shortages

Monday, 28 June 2021 – As the Irish staycation season is set to enter its busiest period over July and August, Irish Water in partnership with Clare County Council is urging the public to conserve water to ensure a consistent supply for all during this busy time. Irish Water is predicting an increase in domestic and…

The role and value of funding and research expertise in commercialising innovation outlined at Shannon Chamber webinar

Every product we touch in our everyday lives owes its genesis to an innovative idea conceived by an individual or team but what was that product’s route to commercialisation? This process of bringing an innovative product, process or idea to market was outlined in a recent webinar hosted by Shannon Chamber and organised in conjunction…

Optimistic Outlook presented by Professor Luke O’Neil at Shannon Chamber webinar

Renowned for his forthright commentary on COVID-19, Professor Luke O’Neill’s message to employers during a recent one-hour webinar to Shannon Chamber member companies was to maintain good ventilation in their premises, follow the guidelines, observe spacing and ensure that staff adhere to frequent hand washing. Advising companies to invest in ventilation devices, such as CO2…

Is Remote Working Changing to a Hybrid Model?

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. As Organisations across the country consider plans for a return to the workplace, many are weighing…