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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
1st January 2020 The Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation has today announced a new round of the tariff suspension/quota schemes and is calling for applications from manufacturers in the chemicals, microelectronic and related sectors. The tariff suspension scheme offers the possibility for such companies to import raw materials, components or intermediate products from…
Industry 4.0 Strategy to help manufacturing firms to respond to technological change. Sector supports 227,000 direct jobs and 4 out of 5 of these jobs are outside Dublin. Strategy developed as part of Future Jobs Ireland, the whole-of-Government plan to prepare our businesses and workers for the future. Minister announces funding of €23.5…
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