Minister McHugh Announces Cancellation of Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle Oral and Practical Performance Tests

Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD has today (Thursday 19 March 2020) announced the cancellation of oral and practical performance tests of the state examinations which were originally scheduled to take place from Monday 23 March to Friday 3 April 2020. All students who were due to take these tests will be awarded…

Minister Donohoe outlines further measures to support Individuals and businesses impacted by COVID-19

The Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure & Reform, Paschal Donohoe T.D., today (Wednesday) welcomed the ongoing work of the Central Bank of Ireland, Banking and Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI), and the Revenue Commissioners to support customers in difficulties due to COVID-19. “Today, I had a constructive meeting with the five CEOs of our retail…

Key Government-Issued COVID-19 Resources and Guidance Documents

The Department of the Taoiseach has requested that we share the below key resources and guidance documents help prevent the spread of Covid-19. Government statement issued on Sunday 15 March 2020 – Covid-19 Introduction of simplified Unemployment Payments for employees and payments possible through employers – Minister Doherty Government statement issued on Sunday 15 March…

Broadband Provider Offers Shannon Chamber Member Companies a FREE Connectivity Review & FREE Solutions to Facilitate Remote Working

Broadband Provider Offers Shannon Chamber Member Companies a FREE Connectivity Review & FREE Solutions to Facilitate Remote Working

Following discussion with Shannon Chamber, Shannon-based BBnet, a connectivity provider of fibre and wireless broadband services, has offered to assist Shannon Chamber member companies in facilitating a change in the way their employees may be required to work in these challenging times. As Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes explains: “With businesses having to let more…

An Post is taking a range of special measures to ensure the health and safety of customers and staff while maintaining Post Office and Mails & Parcels services nationwide

17th March 2020 Covid-19 – An Post update on special measures  – An Post supports national effort against COVID-19 with additional measures  – Extended opening times and signing procedures to lower risk to customers and staff Post Offices and Financial Services  An Post and the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) are working…

Flexibility, responsibility and continuity will protect the Irish economy from the worst impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic… says Shannon Chamber & National Chamber Network

Shannon Chamber in conjunction with its national organisation, Chambers Ireland, and the nationwide network of chambers calls for all businesses, Government and all State bodies to be flexible and responsible to the needs of their business and economic partners, so that business continuity through this crisis can be ensured. As stated by Chambers Ireland’s CEO…

Advice from Department of Employment Affairs & Social Protection, Ennis Intreo Centre re COVID 19 Pandemic and unemployment payments

As a response to the Covid19 Pandemic, the Department of Employment Affairs & Social Protection , Ennis Intreo Centre Kilrush Road Ennis Co. Clare, is endeavouring to respond as quickly as possible to the unprecedented demand for unemployment payments and wants to ensure that people do not need to attend Intreo Centres to apply for…

Shannon Chamber Announces Working Arrangements to Avoid Spread of COVID-19

A message from Shannon Chamber Chief Executive, Helen Downes In order to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus to our staff, Chamber member companies and the general public, we have decided to initiate the following temporary working arrangements: The Chamber offices at Shannon Airport House will be manned by CEO Helen Downes. All other…

Notice re postponement of Shannon Chamber Skillnet training programmes

Due to the current situation in which we now find ourselves and in an effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, we have made the decision to postpone all of our Skillnet training programmes until further notice. We regret having to do so but will be in contact with you as soon as…

A note from Iarnród Éireann Chief Executive re Continuation of Services

Dear Customer, The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting every aspect of life here in Ireland, and internationally. I know it as a time of great uncertainty and concern for you and your loved ones, as it is for all of us in Iarnród Éireann also. To support the country’s efforts in tackling COVID-19, Iarnród Éireann’s team…