Government needs to focus on job retention, says employers’ group

Thu, May 07, 2009

The greatest challenge facing the economy and society at present is to halt the recent surge in unemployment, according to IBEC West regional director John Brennan.

Mr Brennan has called on the Government to implement temporary measures to help companies retain jobs during the recession.

Taxation project prizes awarded by DHKN chartered accountants

Thu, May 07, 2009

Leading accountancy and financial services provider DHKN has awarded prizes to the top three tax projects that were selected from the NUI Galway undergraduate commerce programme for the Irish Tax Institute Budget Competition.

Study reveals discrimination against job applicants with non-Irish names

Thu, May 07, 2009

Job applicants with identifiably non-Irish names are less than half as likely to be called for interview as those with typical Irish names, according to a recent experiment. The research, the first of its kind to be conducted in Ireland, found a similar level of discrimination against those with an identifiably African, Asian, or European (German) name.

Jobs boost as Sword Security announces Volvo Ocean Race deal

Thu, May 07, 2009

A company founded in Galway has been appointed to provide security services for the Galway stopover of the Volvo Ocean Race.

Galway company and VoSKY team up for low cost calls for Volvo stopover

Thu, May 07, 2009

Galway-based telecoms specialist Calimar is working in partnership with the Volco Ocean Race team to help reduce the cost of international calls for race team members, staff, and the internatinal press during the Galway stopover of the Volvo Ocean Race.

Online jobs site sees massive growth

Thu, May 07, 2009

Recrui Direct, the Galway based online jobs site, has seen a massive increase in job postings as the economic downturn forces employers to turn away from the more expensive agency recruitment options.

Croí appoints new fundraising manager

Thu, May 07, 2009

Local heart charity Croí has announced the appointment of Edel Lambe as its new fundraising manager.

A Galway native, Ms Lambe has six years’ management experience of fundraising in the charitable sector. She joins Croí from DEBRA Ireland, the national charity for the genetic skin condition epidermolysis bullosa, where she was based in Dublin as head of donor care. While with DEBRA Ireland she successfully led the significant expansion of that charity.

Good news for Elan as study illustrates Tysabri MS success

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Athlone-based drug developer and its US partner, Biogen Idec, last evening hailed success from a study into the effects of their MS drug, Tysabri in repairing damage to the myelin sheath, a key cause of MS.

€360,000 to be won by new businesses

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Entrepreneurs from Galway, Mayo, and Westmeath could get a huge cash boost for their business thanks to a record prize fund of €360,000 being offered by InterTradeIreland’s Seedcorn Business Competition, details of which were announced this week.

Entitlements and the self-employed

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Q. I am a self employed individual and have my own business providing repair and maintenance services to individuals and companies. In recent months I have lost several large contracts and the business is no longer viable. I have two employees who have worked with me for the last 15 years. I have been told that my employees will be entitled to jobseekers’ benefit if the business folds but as the owner I have no entitlements. Is this correct?

First quarter losses for two healthcare giants despite sales increase

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

Two healthcare giants based in the midlands and the west have this week posted first quarter losses — despite a massive increase in sales in both companies.

Revenue investigation into trusts and offshore structures

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

Revenue has announced a voluntary disclosure deadline, this time in respect of undisclosed income and undeclared liabilities relating to both Irish and foreign settlements.

New mental health and intellectual disability courses at Portobello Institute

Thu, Apr 16, 2009

The Portobello Institute has welcomed the latest news from the Department of Health regarding its intentions to fulfil promises made in the HSE’s A Vision for Change, a plan seen as the first serious attempt at improving mental health services across the country.

Developers urged to attend NAMA seminar

Thu, Apr 16, 2009

PROPERTY developers across the west have been asked to attend a seminar next week on the new National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) to hear details of how this will impact upon their current relationships with their banks.

Unique online talent pool brings employers and employees together

Thu, Apr 16, 2009

TWO businessmen have come up with the creation of an online talent pool that will bring employers and potential employees together in these recessionary times.

Customer generating seminar gets Galway launch

Thu, Apr 16, 2009

Galway company The Business Boosters are launching an innovative new service that can help businesses through these turbulent times. One thing is certain, in times such as these, businesses must develop new more effective ways to reach customers and understand their market in order to survive. The Business Boosters offer tools not only for survival, but for tangible increases in market share and long term prosperity.

The Business Boosters, in association with Konnect Media and Newsweaver, will be conducting a free seminar to outline the benefits of permission-based marketing. And how the effective use of email can build your client interactions into profitable, mutually satisfying long-term relationships, based on loyalty and trust.

Catch of the day

Thu, Apr 16, 2009

John McDonagh (second left) claimed the biggest catch of the day to win the Cathal Noone Memorial Cup in the annual trout fishing competition on Lough Corrib on Saturday. A total of 13 fish were presented for the weigh-in at Faherty's Bar in Oughterard, with McDonagh’s trout weighing 15.03lbs. Sean Bourke came second with a 14.14lbs fish, while Jamie Lydon came third with two fish weighing 12.30 lbs and 3.24 lbs. Gerry Dixon came fourth with two trout weighing 7.95 and 6.77 lbs, while fifth was Lee Hurney with a 7.31lb trout . Also pictured are Mike Noone, son of the late Cathal Noone who presented the trophy, runner-up Sean Burke, and anglers Kieran O’Toole and Gerry Dixon.

Minister missed golden opportunity and bottled it, says ISME

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

ISME, the Irish Small & Medium Enterprises Association has described this week’s Budget as savage and a missed opportunity, which will do nothing to stimulate enterprise or assist in maintaining employment.

Obama recovery programme using technology developed at NUI Galway

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

An internet technology developed at NUI Galway is to be used by President Obama’s administration in its new website devoted to the $800 billion economic stimulus package.

Make cash from your empty parking lots

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Those living near Dublin’s Croke Park can be forgiven for dreading this summer, having to put up with not one but three U2 gigs and all the ensuing chaos which the 240,000 fans will bring.

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