Shannon Chamber Welcomes Increased Transatlantic Capacity
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Shannon Chamber Welcomes Increased Transatlantic Capacity

Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes has welcomed the announcement of additional seat capacity on transatlantic routes into and out of Shannon Airport. “The announcement that both Delta and United Airlines will offer additional capacity for the summer months to complement the existing choice available is most welcome. “Enhanced air access is a key enabler for…

New President Elected to Lead Shannon Chamber
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New President Elected to Lead Shannon Chamber

  Newly elected president of Shannon Chamber, Mark Nolan (front left), pictured with fellow directors (from row): Helen Downes and Eoin Gavin; (centre row): Ray O’Driscoll, The Shannon Airport Group, David Keating, Ei Electronics and Marlo Kearney, PPG Shannon; and (back from left): Colin MacDonald, Fine Grain Property, Eoin Hoctor, Eason Shannon; Kevin Thompstone, The…

Lean business processes at the heart of PPG’s success in Shannon
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Lean business processes at the heart of PPG’s success in Shannon

Gerry Cahill, global operations director for OLED and dyes with PPG; Marlo Kearney, operations director, PPG (left); and Jennifer Stratton, continuous improvement engineer, Cook Medical and Mid-West Lean Network chair, at PPG’s facility in Shannon Free Zone. Photograph by Eamon Ward Agility and adaptation have been at the heart of Pittsburgh Plate Glass (PPG’s) operations…

Speed is of the essence in developing a floating offshore wind sector…Ireland is 5+ years behind and falling behind by the day…Mid-West seminar hears

Speed is of the essence in developing a floating offshore wind sector…Ireland is 5+ years behind and falling behind by the day…Mid-West seminar hears

Minister of State Timmy Dooley with Sean Lenihan, chair of Engineers Ireland, Thomond Region; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; and keynote speakers at the offshore wind energy seminar held in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Limerick (from left): Barry O’Sullivan, Úna Brosnan, Alice Whittaker, Barry Gavin, chair of Shannon Chamber’s Mid-West Sustainability Network, and Sheila Downes….

Key considerations for hiring non-EEA talent outlined at Shannon Chamber briefing

Key considerations for hiring non-EEA talent outlined at Shannon Chamber briefing

Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber (right) pictured at Shannon Airport House for the chamber’s business immigration briefing with (from left): Emer Hodges, tax director, Kim Wong, director, and Roisin Fitzpatrick, partner, immigration services, Deloitte. Photograph by Eamon Ward Given the explosion of companies looking to hire talent from non-EEA countries, which is resulting in a…

Construction of Laya Health & Wellbeing Clinic begins at Limerick Landmark

Recruitment of 20 jobs now underway at Caherdavin clinic  28 September 2020:  Building has commenced on a new €2 million Laya Health & Wellbeing Clinic at the former Ivan’s Bakery in Caherdavin, Limerick. Recruitment is underway for over 20 jobs across clinical and administration at the Clinic, which is expected to open by the end…

New Roadmap must ensure there is dialogue with business – Chambers Ireland calls for Government to ensure better engagement with business community in managing restrictions around work and economy

New Roadmap must ensure there is dialogue with business – Chambers Ireland calls for Government to ensure better engagement with business community in managing restrictions around work and economy

Chambers Ireland today (19 August 2020) calls for clearer, more regular engagement between Government and the business community with regard to COVID-19 restrictions. This includes the communication of new guidance and development of a new Roadmap. Speaking today, Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “The new restrictions announced last night, and over the past week, bring…

Welcome for landmark Limerick day as Opera Site planning permission granted

Decision in favour of largest single investment project outside of capital will be a major pivot moment for Limerick Friday 28 February 2020: Limerick City and County Council has today said that the granting of planning permission by an An Bord Pleanála for the Opera Site will prove one of the key pivotal moments in…

Places Matter, says Chambers Ireland and Calls on Next Government to Support Balanced Regional Development Through Delivery of Critical Infrastructure

Places Matter, says Chambers Ireland and Calls on Next Government to Support Balanced Regional Development Through Delivery of Critical Infrastructure

Chambers Ireland today (24 January 2020) calls for the next Government to deliver on commitments in the National Planning Framework and Climate Action Plan and ensure delivery of important infrastructure needed to support the competitiveness and sustainability of our economy. Speaking this morning, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, Ian Talbot said, “Although job creation is at…

On Mission to Brussels, Chambers call on General Election Candidates to Set Out Strategy to Maximize EU Influence

On Mission to Brussels, Chambers call on General Election Candidates to Set Out Strategy to Maximize EU Influence

At the outset of President Von der Leyen’s Commission Presidency, Chambers Ireland is today (21 January 2020) leading a delegation from our Network of 40 Chambers to Brussels, meeting with EU officials to set out the priorities of Irish business during this new legislative term. Speaking this morning, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, Ian Talbot, noted…