Shannon Chamber Seeks Feedback on Remote Working to inform Public Consultation Process

In December 2019, the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation published Remote Work in Ireland, a report on the prevalence and types of remote working solutions in Ireland, the attitudes towards them and influencing factors for employees and employers when engaging with these solutions. The Remote Work in Ireland report found a need for national…

COVID-19 Practical Supported Implementation of Safety Documentation

COVID-19 Practical Supported Implementation of Safety Documentation (4 x 1-1 Remote Sessions) Shannon Chamber Skillnet will deliver a training programme in conjunction with Optima Training to coach, assist and validate the attendee at an individual level within companies with the design, drafting and implementation of their COVID-19 safety documentation. These sessions will comprise 4 x…

Mazars will be providing support, expertise and guidance to plan and manage your return to the workplace

The Return to Work Safely Protocol is a set of guidelines and measures that were developed by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and the HSE and overseen by the Department of Business and Department of Taoiseach. It applies to all organisations and all sectors and compliance with the Protocol is mandatory.   Mazars has…

Irish Water lifts Water Conservation Order following heavy rainfall and recovery of sources (8 July 2020) Following recent heavy rainfall and improving river and ground water conditions Irish Water has lifted the Water Conservation Order, more commonly known as the hosepipe ban that was put in place with effect from 9 June. The Water Conservation…

N/M20 Cork to Limerick – Business User Survey

On behalf of the N/M20 Project Coordinator in the Mid West National Road Design Office, Limerick City & County Council, Shannon Chamber would like to encourage all members to complete a business user survey prepared and hosted by Economic Consultants EY-DKM.  The survey link below will remain open until Friday, 24th July.  https://globaleysurvey.ey.com/jfe/form/SV_1Un96iMgUoij4Cp The purpose…

IDA MID-YEAR RESULTS: Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment Speech

REMARKS BY THE TÁNAISTE AND MINISTER FOR ENTERPRISE, TRADE & EMPLOYMENT, LEO VARADKAR T.D. IDA MID-YEAR RESULTS IDA Headquarters, Wednesday 8 July 2020   Frank, Martin, staff of the IDA, members of the media. Good morning! The last time I was here was in October. I was here to perform the official opening of your…

Draft Dáil Second Stage Speech for the Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2020

SPEECH OF THE TÁNAISTE AND MINISTER FOR ENTERPRISE, TRADE & EMPLOYMENT, LEO VARADKAR T.D. Draft Dáil Second Stage Speech for the Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2020   Dáil Éireann, Tuesday 7 July 2020   Introduction Ceann Comhairle, I am pleased to bring forward the Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2020.  This is the first…

Irish Water to review need for Water Conservation Order following heavy rainfall

(3 July 2020) Following recent helavy rainfall and improving river and ground water conditions Irish Water is reviewing the need for the Water Conservation Order, more commonly known as the hosepipe ban. The National Water Conservation Order was put in place on 9 June and was expected to remain in place until 21 July ….

Human Resources (HR) COVID-19 Information Hub for Shannon Chamber Members

Shannon Chamber has linked up with one of Ireland’s leading human resource and employment law providers, Adare Human Resource Management, to offer members complimentary access over the coming months to an online hub where all relevant information required by the human resources function in a company is contained to support Organisations during COVID-19. The HR…

Shannon Chamber Hosts First Online Graduation in Lean Green Belt Proficiency

Since the onset of COVID-19 and the restrictions placed on delivering training programmes in a classroom setting, Shannon Chamber has transitioned all of its Skillnet training to a virtual setting, successfully delivering 45 training programmes via webinar to member companies since March, bringing to 57 the total number of programmes delivered between January and June…