One job lost every minute in Ireland in January

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

One job was lost every minute in Ireland during January, it was reported on Wednesday when the Central Statistics Office announced that 33,000 people signed on the Live Register.

There were 33,000 more signing on the Live Register in January than the previous month as the annual jobless rate rose to 9.2 per cent, the latest figures from the CSO reveal. The seasonally adjusted Live Register total increased from 293,100 in December to 326,100 in January.

One job lost every minute in Ireland in January

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

One job was lost every minute in Ireland during January, it was reported on Wednesday when the Central Statistics Office announced that 33,000 people signed on the Live Register.

Call to invest in science and technology

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

Ireland's Chief Scientific Adviser Professor Patrick Cunningham has said the Government and business should "hold their nerve" and continue to invest in science and technology despite the economic pressure to cut budgets.

Long-standing Galway linen company changes name

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

The long-standing Galway linen supply company known variously over the years as the Connaught Laundry; Connacht and Court; the Linen Supply of Ireland, and most recenty CWS-National Linen has changed its name.

Mayo native is named new dean of business, public policy and law

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

Mayo-native Dr Willie Golden has been appointed dean of the college of business, public policy and law at NUI Galway. He will have responsibility for the J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics, and the School of Law.

Liquidation and insolvency — the harsh reality

Thu, Jan 29, 2009

Q. My wife and I are owners and directors of a trading company. The company has been badly hit by current economic conditions and we do not envisage our trade recovering. The company’s balance sheet position has deteriorated rapidly and assets only slightly exceed liabilities. Our main asset is the premises from which the company trades but which is owned by us personally. This is subject to a large mortgage which we are struggling to pay and we are currently in default. If we continue trading it is unlikely that we will be able to meet our liabilities. I was told that our creditors or the bank could liquidate the company. Is this true? If so what are our options and what does the liquidator do?

A. I strongly recommend that you seek professional advice before taking any course of action. I have summarised the major issues you should be aware of. More detailed information is available on the ODCE website www.odce.ie. In particular Information Book 7 examines this whole area.

Boost for Irish tourism as 72 per cent won't holiday abroad this year

Thu, Jan 29, 2009

Irish tourism could be set for a surprise boost this year with the revelation in a survey that, as the recession bites and workers fear for their jobs, 72 per cent will not be taking a holiday abroad this year.

Ireland’s first Irish Surf and Sail brand made in Galway

Thu, Jan 29, 2009

When you hear of Ganze, you think of Aran sweaters and geansais — but not any more. UCD student Amy McDonagh is pictured launching Ireland’s first Irish Surf and Sail brand made in Galway and ready for the seasons surf and sail adventures in 2009. Ireland is now the fastest growing destination on the world surfing circuit.

Hundreds of new jobs created in Galway Gaeltacht, say Údarás

Thu, Jan 29, 2009

More than 500 new fulltime jobs were created in the Galway Gaeltacht and 250 more were approved, it was revealed this week in the annual report of Údarás na Gaeltachta.

Time to move up the CAD ladder with Amicus

Thu, Jan 29, 2009

During the boom years of the Celtic Tiger, architects, engineers, and anyone involved in design and construction were so busy that there wasn’t time to think. Although that frenetic activity has stopped, it is not all doom and gloom, as one benefit is that there is now time to look at the efficiency of the process and in particular, the role of design software.

Anglo shareholder compo to be determined by assessor

Thu, Jan 22, 2009

The passing of laws to nationalise Anglo Irish Bank this week revealed some more details on how and when compensation for Anglo Irish shareholders, whose equity has been wiped out, will be determined.

Hoteliers condemn ESB wage increases

Thu, Jan 22, 2009

Galway hoteliers have condemned as outrageous the decision by the board of the ESB to pay the 3.5 per cent wage increase under Towards 2016 (the first phase of the transition agreement).

The Galway branch of the Irish Hotels Federation questions whether the board of the ESB has fully grasped the perilous condition of the Irish economy and calls on the Commission on Energy Regulation (CER) to intervene immediately and instruct the board to reverse its decision and to disallow wage increases in the calculation energy tariffs.

Hoteliers condemn ESB wage increases

Thu, Jan 22, 2009

Galway hoteliers have condemned as outrageous the decision by the board of the ESB to pay the 3.5 per cent wage increase under Towards 2016 (the first phase of the transition agreement).

Fee freeze from the people who make sure you get a litre of fuel and a kilo of meat

Thu, Jan 22, 2009

The Chief Executive of the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI), Maurice Buckley has said local companies gaining internationally recognised certifications for their goods and services is a key weapon in protecting jobs in the west and midlands.

Galway Executive Skillnet serves up full menu of training and mentoring

Thu, Jan 22, 2009

Galway’s premier subsidised training company, Galway Executive Skillnet (GES), promises a fine 2009 for Galway companies with a full menu of training courses and mentoring programmes to grow businesses.

Recession or progression? – Blueprint Coaching creates ten-week course

Thu, Jan 22, 2009

Blueprint Coaching have created a 10-week course to help people to stay positive and focused in the current economic climate. With the rise in unemployment, and all the doom and gloom it is important to keep some perspective and not to allow all the negativity around distract from your goals and targets.

BPW Galway to welcome new members at launch of ‘09

Thu, Jan 22, 2009

BPW Galway (Galway and District Business and Professional Women’s Club) will see its new programme of events for 2009 launched by incoming president Johanna Downes in The Ardilaun hotel on Wednesday next January 28.

So, you wanna get paid?

Thu, Jan 22, 2009

A seminar on cash collection for small and medium sized businesses will he held in Ballybane Enterprise Centre on Tuesday next January 27.

La Maison Chic showroom contents for sale

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Interior design specialist La Maison Chic will hold a one day only refurbishment sale of exclusive and one-off pieces from the company’s showroom next month.

The sale, featuring furniture, dining table and chairs, sofas, curtains, blinds, lamps, frames, throws, bedspreads, will offer 60 per cent off items on Saturday February 21. However the company is offering customers the opportunity to buy in advance of the one day sale by making an appointment.

Irish bank staff are world's most worried, survey finds

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Irish finance professionals are the most concerned about the current economic crisis and the future of their own jobs in a survey of 14 countries, a new report shows.

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