Talented learners in the Southwest in running for Apprentice of the Year 2024 Awards

The National Apprenticeship Office, today, Thursday, 12th September 2024 are showcasing the stories of some of Ireland’s 400 outstanding apprentices nominated for a Generation Apprenticeship ‘Apprentice of the Year Awards’ 2024, with apprentices hailing from Cork, Kerry and the Southwest region in the running to win the national title. Nominations for the 2024 Generation Apprenticeship ‘Apprentice of the Year…

Minister Lawless urges Ryanair to make more use of regional airports

Minister of State at the Department of Transport James Lawless met with Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary this morning to discuss the passenger cap at Dublin Airport. There was a good, robust exchange of views, where the Minister listened to the Ryanair chief’s views on the issue, while reiterating the Government’s determination to resolve outstanding…

Irish Social Finance Org Hits €215 million in loans

Irish social finance organisation, ClannCredo, has provided over €215 million in finance to community and voluntary groups, sports clubs, climate action initiatives, social enterprises as well as social housing in Ireland since 1996.   As the largest social finance provider in Ireland, Clann Credo has a current loan book of over €50.3 million, providing much needed capital to community and voluntary groups around the country.  Working like a social…