As a preface to this commentary, Shannon Chamber would state that Budgets must be judged in the context of the economic climate that prevails at the time, the prospects for the years ahead, and recent historical experience. The key factors therefore, influencing Budget 2015 were: The €30 billion austerity programme that existed between 2009 and…
“While the government’s commitment to reducing personal taxes will improve consumer confidence and in turn contribute to economic growth, there appears to be little else in the budget to encourage job creating entrepreneurs,” said Shannon Chamber’s chief executive Helen Downes in reaction to Budget 2015 announced last week. Introducing the Chamber’s annual post budget briefing,…
Shannon Chamber has linked up with Labour Relations Commission chief executive Kieran Mulvey to outline the impact of the recently published Workplace Relations Bill on business. The key elements of the bill and the action points outlined in the blueprint, which has already been delivered upon, will be discussed at a seminar at Westpark Business…
With a membership of 260 companies in the wider Shannon area, Shannon Chamber is hoping that the Government’s fourth budget, which will be published on Tuesday, 14 October, will contain measures to support employment and job creation. The full effects of the budget on business will be analysed by Grant Thornton’s tax partner Leslie Barrett and…
Shannon Airport has received a significant vote of confidence from today’s Ryanair announcement of the airline’s plans to increase passenger numbers in the 2015 summer season by up to 18%. Welcoming Ryanair’s announcement of its summer schedule for Shannon Airport in 2015, Mr Pakey said that the projected increase in passenger numbers is good for…
Over twenty Shannon Chamber member companies have applied to go on InterTradeIreland’s Challenge programme, which helps businesses to develop a strategy for innovation. This amazingly high take-up is the result of a briefing seminar which the Chamber held in Entry Point North, Shannon, in conjunction with InterTradeIreland. While all applications have yet to be analysed…
“The establishment of Ireland’s newest commercial semi-state company, The Shannon Group plc, is the beginning of a new direction for Shannon and the wider Atlantic Corridor area,” the Presidents of Ennis, Galway, Limerick and Shannon Chambers stated in response to its official establishment by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Paschal Donohoe on Friday,…
The fairways at Shannon Golf Club were packed to capacity last Thursday for Shannon Chamber’s annual golf classic.ThAlmost 160 corporate golfers took time away from the office to network in a casual setting and teed off to compete for a host of valuable prizes, including golf holidays for a Hole in One and nearest the…
If the Shannon project was starting today, what would it be called? That’s the question Shannon Chamber president Kevin Thompstone posed when addressing attendees at the Chamber’s annual president’s lunch, sponsored by Three, in Dromoland Castle Hotel, Co Clare today (Thursday, 12 December 2013). While the Free Zone has strong global brand recognition, Mr Thompstone…
“Shannon’s future commences in January 2013 and the onus is on everyone in the Shannon region to ensure that the new organisation set up to run Shannon Airport is adequately resourced to deliver on the expectations now placed on its shoulders,” said Shannon Chamber president Damian Gleeson speaking at the Chamber’s President’s Lunch in Dromoland…
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