Castlebar Chamber urges the business community to join up
Fri, May 08, 2009
When it comes to looking out for your business and your town there is no better organisation to be a member of than Castlebar Chamber of Commerce.
Read more ...Friends First to commission research into the Western region
Fri, May 08, 2009
Friends First has announced that its chief economist, Jim Power, will publish a research report on the economic and infrastructural challenges faced by the mid western region, in June. The report will identify what the greatest threats are to economic growth in the west of Ireland and it will also examine what policy decisions need to be made to ensure more balanced regional development.
Read more ...Cutting the wage bill — the legal issues
Fri, May 01, 2009
In these difficult economic times, many businesses are looking to reduce their wage bill in order to ensure survival. Ultimately, this may mean that redundancies will be required, but there are other options. From a legal, commercial, and arguably moral standpoint, redundancy should always be the last resort. The law requires an employer to consider alternatives to redundancy, while commercially, most employers will want to retain good staff in anticipation of the upturn, and avoid the morale shattering effect of letting people go. So what are the options, and what legal challenges do they present?
Read more ...Summer job opportunities
Fri, May 01, 2009
Are you interested in short-term paid work overseas? Do you want to experience life in another culture? Do you want to travel and get away this summer? What are you waiting for; i-to-i has an incredible opportunity for you.
Read more ...Castlebar Chamber welcomes FBD Insurance Rás to town
Fri, May 01, 2009
Castlebar Chamber of Commerce IS delighted to welcome the FBD Insurance Rás to the town on May 22 where there will be a stage finish. The sixth stage of Ireland's premier cycling event will finish in Castlebar and local businesses and sporting enthusiasts are encouraged to come out and give the competitors a hearty Castlebar welcome.
Read more ...An Post lunchtime talk for Ballina businesses
Fri, Apr 24, 2009
An Post, as part of a national series of lunchtime talks in conjunction with Chambers Ireland is coming to Ballina on Tuesday April 28 at 1pm in Murphy’s Upstairs Restaurant, to update the business community on the expansion of their services and products that are of interest to the business community, particularly those in the professional and service sectors.
Read more ...Westport housing project shortlisted for prestigious medal
Fri, Apr 24, 2009
The shortlist for the prestigious RIAI Silver Medal for Housing was announced this week and includes Cluain Padraig Housing in Westport. Designed by Galway based architecture practice, Simon J Kelly and Partners, Cluain Padraig is one of five housing projects shortlisted for the Biennial Silver Medal, the RIAI’s premier housing award which encourages and celebrates excellence of design in housing.
Read more ...Tough budget measures necessary to ensure swift economic recovery – Calleary
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
The Government has introduced tough measures in the Supplementary Budget but these actions are being taken with the future economic recovery of the country in mind, according to Fianna Fáil TD Dara Calleary.
Read more ...Ring raises issue of commercial partnership pension entitlement
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Westport deputy Michael Ring spoke in the Dáil last week, seeking clarification about the number of people engaged in commercial activity, including the operation of a farm, who had applied for pension entitlements.
Read more ...Mayo retail workers to be balloted for industrial action
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
Workers in the Shaws department stores in Castlebar and Ballina, as well as in 14 other Shaws stores nationwide, are to be balloted for industrial action by their union Mandate. The retail outlet has 16 stores throughout the country, including the two in Mayo, employing more than 1,000 staff.
Read more ...Ó Muircheartaigh launches ‘Did You Know…?’ campaign
Fri, Apr 10, 2009
The Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP) has launched a nationwide public awareness campaign highlighting the vital role in healthcare played by chartered physiotherapists.
Read more ...Health and safety award for Castlebar mechanical engineering company
Fri, Apr 10, 2009
Johan Collins Mechanical Services of Castlebar has been awarded the RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Silver Award for Occupational Health and Safety. The RoSPA Awards help ensure that organisations have good health and safety management systems in place in order to reduce the number of accidents and causes of ill-health at work.
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