The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is currently evolving the SEAI Energy Academy and would greatly value the support of Shannon Chamber member companies in ensuring that the new Energy Academy is shaped to meet real industry needs. On behalf of SEAI, Shannon Chamber invites SMEs member companies to play their part in shaping…
Thursday 30th April 2026: The Shannon Airport Group has today welcomed the announcement by the Department of Transport of €1.93 million in funding for Shannon Airport under the Regional Airports Programme 2026-2030. This funding comes under the 2026 Capital Funding Allocation, following confirmation in February of this year of Shannon Airport’s inclusion in the programme. Commenting…
Coláiste Chiaráin, Croom claim Shannon Foynes Port Company ‘COMPASS’ 2026 title with their ‘Sorry to Interrupt’ project 300 students, teachers and family members attend final with special guests, including Minister Norma Foley, musician Sharon Shannon and broadcaster Muireann O’Connell Friday 24 April 2026: Students from Shannon Estuary counties have raised their voices for having the…
Shannon Chamber warmly welcomes the appointment of Ray O’Driscoll as Chief Executive Officer of The Shannon Airport Group. Having witnessed first-hand his astute leadership since joining the Shannon Chamber board as a director in December 2021, the board is delighted to see these qualities recognised through this prestigious appointment. Welcoming the announcement, Shannon Chamber President…
Monday 27th April 2026: The Board of The Shannon Airport Group has today announced the appointment of Ray O’Driscoll as the Group’s new Chief Executive Officer. Ray will take up the role with immediate effect. Mr. O’Driscoll has been serving as Interim Chief Executive Officer of The Shannon Airport Group since September 2025, following the…
Recent fuel protests across Ireland created significant disruption for Employers and Employees alike. Many Organisations experienced increased levels of lateness and absence as Employees struggled to access transport or faced extended journey times. While such events are outside an Employee’s control, they present a timely reminder of the importance of having a clear, robust, and…
Shannon Chamber wishes to advise member companies and their employees that the Government that the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne recently announced new targeted measures aimed at unlocking unused spaces in cities, towns and villages by converting vacant and derelict buildings and unused above the shop areas into residential homes. Grant…
Shannon Chamber has today called for a coordinated and solutions-focused national response to the ongoing disruptions impacting businesses, supply chains and regional connectivity across the country. Recognising the very real challenges currently facing enterprises and communities, the Chamber emphasised that Ireland is navigating an exceptionally complex period, shaped by global economic pressures, rising costs and…
Welcome to Adare’s April 2026 edition of their monthly HR and Employment Law Newsletter. Please click the following link which will take you through to the newsletter: https://www.adarehrm.ie/newsletter/
The EU Pay Transparency Directive represents a significant development in employment regulation, requiring Organisations to take a more structured, transparent, and evidence-based approach to pay. Organisations will be expected to demonstrate that pay decisions are objective, consistent, and free from gender bias. For many Organisations, this will require a level of documentation, structure, and transparency…
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