Leading, global logistics company C.H. Robinson announces a new technology centre in Cork, to further deliver personalised solutions for shippers and carriers with the industry’s premier technology built by and for supply chain experts. The company plans to recruit more than 30 technology professionals in the next three years to bring those efforts to life.…
The Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Mr. Colm Brophy, T.D., today launched Samaritans Freephone helpline for the Irish diaspora in Canada and Australia. Samaritans, in partnership with the Government of Ireland through the Emigrant Support Programme, have been working together to provide 24-hour Freephone access to the Samaritans helpline in Ireland…
New Ibec survey also highlights the changing nature of the role of CEOs nationally Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has today published the findings of a new survey highlighting the perspectives and predictions of CEOs on the major business issues for 2021. Responding to a series of questions on the year ahead and beyond, the findings provide key insights from business…
Individuals and communities invited to submit views on design of a Microgeneration Support Scheme Individuals, farmers, businesses and community groups will be able to sell renewable electricity into the grid under a scheme being developed by the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD. A new Microgeneration Support Scheme (MSS) is…
Regional investment grew as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) continued in 2020 despite the impact of COVID-19 global pandemic 128 investments – 52% – were outside of Dublin Continued focus on Regional development in IDA Ireland’s new strategy Performance 2020 52% of investments went to regional locations More than 20,000 new jobs created in 2020 246…
It has been on everyone’s radar for some time now, and finally, we can reveal that Cork’s newest and hottest hotel, The Dean Cork, is set to open its doors this November. The striking seven storey building, designed by Irish firm Wilson Architecture, forms part of the new Horgan’s Quay development, located moments from Kent Station overlooking the majestic River Lee. …
Patrick Hogan, MD, Sea Box Energy. Pic: Brian Lougheed NRG Store offers to list products for free to allow continued trading through crisis NRG Store, a division of the Sea Box Group, is offering to host small Irish retailers on its online sales platform for free as COVID-19 continues to impact trading conditions. All retailers…
Client Executive for TUH Gretta Bernie, Managing Director of Client Solutions Teddy McCarthy, Director of ICT at TUH David Wall and Data Analytics and Integration Manager at TUH Micheál Rourke New Analytics Solution “go live” with launch client Tallaght University Hospital Client Solutions, an Irish employee-owned specialist IT company in conjunction with Tallaght University Hospital (TUH)…
JCD Group has today welcomed the granting of planning permission by An Bord Pleanála for its proposed large-scale residential scheme in Cork’s docklands at the Carey’s Tool Hire site. The decision confirms the location as being appropriate for an iconic landmark building, while ensuring the appropriate conservation and restoration of the historic listed buildings…
Independent craft brewer BrewDog, has revealed the details of the first initiative from its sustainable business charter ‘BrewDog Tomorrow’, with Cans for Equity. The programme will see BrewDog exchange shares in its business for empty aluminium BrewDog beer cans, in a bid to encourage more sustainable business practices through incentivised recycling. Starting today, anyone can trade in 50 empty BrewDog…