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Tuesday, December 06, 2022Dublin Airport Passenger Numbers Reached 98% of 2019 Levels in November
Just over 2.2 million passengers travelled through Dublin Airport in November, an increase of 800,000 passengers when compared to 2021 and 98% of the passenger numbers seen pre-pandemic in November 2019. More than 25.8 million passengers travelled through Dublin Airport in the first eleven months of 2022, representing an increase of 250% versus last year and around 85% of 2019 levels. In November, passenger volumes to and from Continental Europe increased by 376,000 versus the same month last year. That
Tuesday, December 06, 2022Adare Human Resource Management Release 6.2 HR Barometer Report
Michelle McDonagh, Consulting and Client RelationshipManager, Adare Human Resource Management The latest Adare Human Resource Management HR Barometer Report results show us that Organisations have transitioned from a reactionary short-term planning position to strategies built on the understanding that agility is core to their business success. In many ways, recent events have breathed a new lease of life into how Organisations now see the value of human capital. This report is the most comprehensive
Monday, October 03, 2022Multi Award-Winning Recruitment & Talent solutions firm Osborne, celebrates 8 years in Blanchardstow
This September Osborne Blanchardstown and Osborne Drogheda celebrated its 7th and 8th year in operation providing award-winning recruitment and talent solution services to candidates and clients across the North East, Mid-East and M1 corridor region. Both Osborne Blanchardstown and Osborne Drogheda have demonstrated significant growth since their official openings in September 2014 and September 2015. Since then, they have helped drive the local economy through job creation with opportunities for 40
Wednesday, September 28, 2022Fixed-term Employment Contracts - Get the basics right
Michelle McDonagh, Consulting and Client Relationship Manager, Adare Human Resource Management This year alone we have seen changes in the Sick Leave Act 2022 bringing in an entitlement to statutory sick pay, an increase in Parent’s Leave to 7 weeks and new Gender Pay Gap Reporting requirements. Given the number of new pieces of legislation, employers could be forgiven for not ensuring they are fully compliant. However, if found in breach, they face significant implications. One particular issue that
Monday, September 26, 2022Economic sentiment down in September amid energy woes
Economic Pulse falls in SeptemberRecord low for consumer confidenceBusiness sentiment slips The Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse came in at 70.6 in September 2022. The index, which combines the results of the Consumer and Business Pulses, was down 1.8 on last month’s reading and 17.6 lower than a year ago. With Europe experiencing disruption to gas flows from Russia, markets on edge and several providers here announcing further gas and electricity price increases, energy matters were to the fore this month.
Friday, September 23, 2022AWS launches new €150,000 community fund to support local projects in Fingal
Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced the launch of a new AWS InCommunities Fund to help local community groups, schools, and organisations in Fingal to kick-start new projects or expand existing ones for the benefit of the community. The new €150,000 fund will be managed and administered by non-profit organisation ChangeX, and is expected to support up to 30 community projects in the Fingal area. Applicants can apply for funding up to €10,000 to launch a new idea or to expand an existing local project
Wednesday, September 14, 2022Impact of workplace accidents can be costly for employers and employees
Michelle McDonagh, Consulting and Client Relationship Manager, Adare Human Resource Management Unfortunately, we’re all too familiar with news of workplace accidents, which is particularly the case at this time of the year when the risk of agricultural incidents is at its highest. According to the HSA, there were 38 work-related fatalities in 2021, with 11 of these in the agricultural sector1. A previous report from the HSA highlighted that there were 9,335 non-fatal injuries reported in 2019, with 20%
Tuesday, August 30, 2022Talent Retention - meeting the challenge head-on
Michelle McDonagh, Consulting & Client Relationship Manager, Adare Human Resource Management According to our most recent HR Barometer Report employee turnover was coming in at 18% this year, and all indicators point to a similar high percentage for 2023. It is clearly evident that talent management remains a real challenge for employers. In fact, issues relating to retaining talent is highlighted throughout our report with ‘Retention’ topping the list as the most important priority for HR
Wednesday, August 24, 2022Dublin Airport’s North Runway Opens On Time and On Budget
The recently constructed North Runway at Dublin Airport commenced operations today with the 12.00 departure of Ryanair flight FR1964 to Eindhoven. The €320m North Runway (designated 10L/28R) and associated facilities were delivered on schedule and on budget by daa at no cost to the State. The new runway, located on daa lands some 1.69 kilometres north of Dublin Airport’s existing South Runway, will support the creation of 31,200 new jobs and €2.2 billion in additional economic activity. The development
Tuesday, July 12, 2022Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport achieves Sustainable Travel Ireland Membership
Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport are pleased to announce the publication of their first ever Sustainability Policy, which is the result of weeks of hard work by the in-house Sustainability Team. With the publication of the Sustainability Policy, the Hotel and Conference Centre has now achieved membership with Sustainable Travel Ireland, who are Ireland's leading sustainability training and certification organisation. The Sustainability Policy outlines a commitment for Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport to change
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Tuesday, June 14, 2022Fingal Connects Business Expo
Fingal Connects, a brand-new business-to-business trade exhibition hosted by Fingal Chamber in conjunction with Fingal County Council and the Local Enterprise Office, took place in the Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport on Thursday, May 26th. A wide variety of businesses and organisations took part in the Expo with almost 50 exhibitors showcasing their products and services throughout the day some of which included The Little Wax Company, Keelings Fruits and Swords Express. As part of the offering on the day,
Wednesday, June 08, 2022Considerations for managing employees’ annual leave.
As we now head into the summer season, Adare Human Resource Management has some advice for employers when managing annual leave requests. It’s worth noting that taking annual leave is important for the health and wellbeing of the employee. It gives them an opportunity to relax and recharge, helping their overall focus and productivity. Given the restrictions that we have endured over the past couple of years, it’s not surprising to see so many people heading off on their holiday. In many cases,
Wednesday, June 01, 2022Pressure on employers as demand for increasing salaries set to continue in 2022
Michelle McDonagh, Senior HR Client Relationship Consultant, Adare Human Resource Management The latest Earnings and Labour Costs report from the Central Statistics Offices, published 31st May, shows that average weekly earnings now stood at €880.37 in the first quarter of the year, an annual increase of 2.3% and hourly earnings increased on an annual basis by 1.9% to €27.33. However, increasing inflation is negatively impacting any wage increases with the ESRI recently reporting stating the
Wednesday, June 01, 2022daa Outlines Plans to Improve the Passenger Experience at Dublin Airport
daa has today outlined a series of changes to the way in which passengers will arrive and enter the terminals at Dublin Airport over the coming period. The changes are being implemented to prevent the issues which arose last weekend and regrettably resulted in a number of missed flights and to provide confidence and reassurance to all passengers flying out of Dublin Airport over the coming days and weeks. daa is focusing on passenger experience improvements across three core areas: Maximising the staff
Wednesday, June 01, 2022Bank of Ireland complete the acquisition of Davy
The Group announces it has completed the acquisition of J&E Davy (“Davy”), Ireland’s leading provider of wealth management and capital markets services. This acquisition significantly enhances the Group’s commercial and strategic objectives. Davy had AUM of c.€20 billion as at December 2021, which when combined with the Group’s existing Wealth & Insurance AUM of c.€22.5 billion, provides significant scale and breadth of proposition. In addition, the acquisition of Davy enhances the combined services
Wednesday, May 18, 2022Government Guidance is Published on how to Calculate the Gender Pay Gap
Last Friday (10th May), the Department for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth published its guidance on how employers can calculate the Gender Pay Gap in their Organisation, which can be accessed here. Under the Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021, employers are obliged to report the hourly Gender Pay Gap across a number of metrics. Organisations with 250+ employees will be the first required to report their data with a deadline of December 2022. The guidance states that
Tuesday, May 03, 2022Special National Schools -Board of Management Chairpersons
St. Michael’s House Group are seeking applications from suitably qualified individuals for roles as Voluntary Chairpersons to the Board of Management in two of their Special National Schools, Ballymun and Foxfield [Kilbarrack]. located in the greater Dublin Area. St. Michael’s House is one the largest providers of supports and services to children and adults with disabilities in the greater Dublin area. The organisation is multidenominational and this is reflected in the ethos of our schools. The
Wednesday, April 27, 2022The Right to Request Flexible Working Set To Be In Place by Summer
In late April, the Cabinet agreed to introduce Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman’s “Work-Life Balance Bill” that commits to introduce the elements of the EU Directive. The legislation is due before the Dáil in the coming weeks and it is expected to be in place ahead of the summer recess. The proposed Bill entitles employees to five days of unpaid leave available for all family members to support those with medical needs. Carers or parents will also have
Monday, March 28, 2022Consumer sentiment plummets, while business sentiment drops slightly
· Economic Pulse falls in March· Consumer confidence tumbles - households react to Russian-Ukraine conflict· Over a third of firms expect to increase investment this year The Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse came in at 84.4 in March 2022. The index, which combines the results of the Consumer and Business Pulses, was down 3.8 on last month but 10.7 higher than a year ago. Consumer confidence took a big knock this month as households reacted to the escalation of the Russian-Ukraine
Tuesday, March 15, 2022Take Part in The HR Barometer Survey 2022
What is the HR Barometer Report? The HR Barometer Report is the most comprehensive research report analysing the impacts, challenges and opportunities within the HR and Employment Law landscape in Ireland. This is the sixth year Adare Human Resource Management have been running the HR Barometer Survey. We survey a wide range of industries throughout Ireland to get the best understanding of Human Resource practices across all types, regions and sizes of organisations. The HR Barometer results provide
Monday, February 14, 2022Fingal Chamber welcomes IBM jobs announcement
Fingal Chamber has welcomed the news IBM is to create 200 new jobs in Dublin, Cork and Galway. The technology firm specialises in cloud and artificial intelligence technologies. It is looking to grow its research, development and innovation operations here. Fingal Chamber Chief Executive Anthony Cooney said "The plans to create 200 new jobs across IBM’s Irish operations are most welcome, specifically for Fingal, which is home to IBM’s Technology Campus in Damastown, Dublin 15. These high-quality roles are a
Monday, January 31, 2022Business and consumer sentiment improves in January as Omicron fears recede
· Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse rises in January · Households more upbeat about the economy · Two in five firms expect business activity to increase in the next 3 months The Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse came in at 84.5 in January 2022. The index, which combines the results of the Consumer and Business Pulses, was up 4.6 on last month and 22.9 higher than a year ago. With the acceleration of the vaccine booster campaign and signs that the Omicron wave of the virus may be less severe and
Tuesday, January 11, 2022Workplace Relations Commission Publish Latest Review of Decisions and Recommendations
Michelle McDonagh, Senior HR Client Relationship Consultant, Adare Human Resource Management In December 2021, the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) published its report that examined complaints made to it from 1st January to 31st December 2020. In that time a total of 1,401 cases covering 3,059 complaints were the subject of published decisions. A total of 8,103 cases were received by the WRC, covering 18,969 complaints. However, not all reached the adjudication stage as some were settled, withdrawn,
Tuesday, December 07, 2021Employees & Covid-19 vaccine – considerations for employers
Michelle McDonagh, Chamber Partner Manager, Adare Human Resource Management With the roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccine booster now underway and the emergency of another new variant, it is worth reminding employers on what they can and cannot do when it comes to vaccines and their employees. Provide a safe workplace Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, it is the responsibility of the employer to provide a safe working environment for employees, so it is not unreasonable that an employer
Monday, November 29, 2021Economic Pulse hits eight month low, with consumer and business sentiment both dropping
COVID and Brexit setbacks impacting sentimentSupply bottlenecks causing problems for businesses75% of households to spend the same or more on presents this Christmas The Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse stood at 83.2 in November 2021, its lowest reading in eight months. The index, which combines the results of the Consumer and Business Pulses, was down 4.4 on last month but up 16.2 on a year ago. Setbacks on the COVID and Brexit fronts were to the fore this month, with households and firms anticipating some
Tuesday, November 23, 2021Is hybrid working falling out of favour with employees? HR Barometer Report outlines some key findings from employer survey
As the Government advises businesses to move to remote working again, new research¹ from Adare Human Resource Management reveals that employer enthusiasm for hybrid working has decreased since the phased reopening of workplaces began in September. The latest HR Barometer Report reveals that only one third of employers (32%) excluding retail and wholesale sectors believe hybrid working will benefit their organisation. This compares to over three quarters (76.8%) in their March HR Barometer Report. The
Tuesday, November 16, 2021Eamonn Hughes appointed Chief Sustainability & Investor Relations Officer at Bank of Ireland Group
Eamonn Hughes has been appointed Chief Sustainability & Investor Relations Officer at Bank of Ireland Group. Eamonn is a senior finance professional and market analyst with over 25 years’ capital markets and domestic banking experience. He joins Bank of Ireland from Goodbody Stockbrokers, where he held the role of Irish Banks and Insurance Sector Analyst since 2004. Eamonn also previously served as Head of the European Banks Team in ABN AMRO. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Masters in
Thursday, November 11, 2021Managing Aircraft Noise From Dublin Airport – Have Your Say in Public Consultation
The Aircraft Noise Competent Authority (ANCA) is holding a 14-week public consultation on its draft recommendations regarding daa’s application to amend aircraft operating restrictions at Dublin Airport when the new north runway opens. The public consultation will inform ANCA’s final direction to the Planning Authority before it rules on daa’s application next year. ANCA’s recommendations are:Introduce a Noise Abatement Objective for Dublin Airport - the first of its kind in Ireland – as a long-term plan
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Tuesday, November 09, 2021Considerations for managing employees’ annual leave
As we enter the closing months of 2021, many employers will find that some employees still have not taken their full annual leave entitlement. In fact, some may still be carrying leave from 2020 given the ongoing health crisis. Adare Human Resource Management has some advice on how to manage a situation where employees have not taken their annual leave. It’s worth noting that taking annual leave is important for the health and wellbeing of the employee. It gives them an opportunity to relax and
Friday, November 05, 2021Christmas shopping starts early with spend on toys, gaming and clothes rising
Re-Opening of Late-Night Economy Provides Timely Boost to Social SectorSpending on toys and games soars by 58% in OctoberBoI analysis reveals spending surge in central Dublin nightclubsSpending for the month down slightly when compared with September Christmas shopping has started early, with October spending on toys and gaming spiking by 58% and outlay in family clothing stores rising by 8%, according to Bank of Ireland’s card data. While many parents stole a march on the pre-Christmas rush, overall
Thursday, November 04, 2021Bank of Ireland welcomes ambitious Climate Action Plan
"Achieving these targets will be challenging, but doing so could not be more important. For the planet there’s no Plan B." Bank of Ireland has today welcomed the publication of an ambitious Climate Action Plan for Ireland which sets out emissions reductions and practical measures to help meet climate targets. Speaking today, Bank of Ireland Chief Strategy Officer Mark Spain said: “At Bank of Ireland we are committed to doing all we can to support the national effort to combat climate change. We launched
Tuesday, November 02, 2021Employers encouraged to continue to allow Employee work from home
On 19th October, the Government gave its latest update on the lifting of Covid-19 related restrictions. It had been hoped that all restrictions would be lifted on Friday, 22nd October but due to the ongoing high number of people getting infected, some of these restrictions have been put on hold. So what does this mean for employers and employees? An Tánaiste, Leo Varadkar has said that a full return to workplaces may not be possible until next Spring. Public health advice is that employees should be
Friday, October 22, 2021Acquisition by Bank of Ireland of KBC Bank Ireland plc’s performing loan portfolios and deposits
Further to the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) announced on 16 April 2021, and following completion of a due diligence process, the Group has today entered into a binding agreement with KBCI and KBC Group for the acquisition of c.€8.8[1] billion of performing mortgages, c.€0.1 billion of performing commercial and consumer loans and c.€4.4 billion of deposits. The Group will acquire the performing mortgages for 103.6% of par value, representing the fair value of the assets and demonstrating the quality
Wednesday, October 06, 2021September Spending Reveals Slowdown in Consumer Activity
Spending for the month down 6% compared with AugustSocial spending down on the previous month; education spend soarsAccommodation outlay falls significantly – county by county declines recorded 6th October 2021: Bank of Ireland debit and credit card transactions in September dropped (-6%) when compared to the previous month as consumer activity nationwide slowed down. The data reveals an overall decline in social spending (-11%) as people returned to their more regular routines following a busy August
Tuesday, September 28, 2021Consumer confidence steady, while business sentiment slips in September
Consumer confidence steady, while business sentiment slips in September · Firms view housing as the priority area for infrastructure investment · Two thirds report an increase in non-labour input costs in past 3 months · 83% of households expect house prices to rise and 75% think rents will go up Embargo Monday 27th September 2021: The Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse came in at 88.3 in September 2021. The index, which combines the results of the Consumer and Business Pulses, was
Thursday, September 23, 2021Team ACE: Working together to win the Deloitte Best Managed Company Award, for the 13th year in a ro
The ‘Perfect Storm’ of COVID and BREXIT has made this a year like no other for the team at Ace Express Freight, a family owned freight and logistics company based at Blakes Cross, Lusk, North County Dublin. Ace Express Freight have grown from humble beginnings back in 1989 to become one of the leading independent freight and logistics companies in Ireland, with a team of 160 staff and contractors, 235,000 square feet of owned warehouse space, a nationwide distribution network in Ireland and the UK, and
Monday, July 26, 2021Economic Pulse down slightly in July but remains above pre-pandemic level
Business sentiment little changed, while consumer confidence dipsHouseholds more wary about the economic outlookFirms seeing an improvement in trading conditions The Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse came in at 89.3 in July 2021. The index, which combines the results of the Consumer and Business Pulses, was 0.5 lower than last month but up 27.4 on a year ago. The Delta variant of COVID-19 and the delay to the resumption of indoor hospitality dominated the news flow this month but did little to dent the
Thursday, July 22, 2021Acquisition by Bank of Ireland of Davy - Ireland’s leading wealth and capital markets provider
The Group announces that it has reached an agreement to acquire J&E Davy (“Davy”), Ireland’s leading provider of wealth management and capital markets services, for an enterprise value of €440 million, subject to certain customary adjustments including capital at completion (the “Enterprise Value”). 25 percent of the Enterprise Value will be paid two years after completion subject to Davy shareholders meeting a number of agreed criteria. The balance will be paid as cash consideration on completion, which
Thursday, July 22, 2021North Dublin Car Leasing Firm Company Lands National All-Star Accolade
Swords fleet management and car leasing firm Haines Fleet has been named Independent Fleet Solutions Company Of The Year by the All-Ireland Business Foundation. Like many other businesses around the country, Haines Fleet has experienced challenging months. The company has however enjoyed the experience of providing flexibility to its many clients thus adding greatly to relationships. Managing Director Eugene Haines says the company has enjoyed a “significant uplift in business”, in running with the inward
Monday, July 19, 2021Dublin Airport Ready to Welcome Back Passengers As International Travel Restrictions Are Lifted
July 19, 2021: Dublin and Cork Airports are ready to welcome back passengers as Irish restrictions on international travel for non-essential reasons are lifted today. “Today is a hugely exciting and much anticipated day as Ireland fully re-opens for international travel. Our Operational Readiness Team, encompassing every department across both airports, has been planning extensively for this day so that all our customers have as safe and as pleasant an experience when travelling through our airports,”
Friday, July 16, 2021Appetite for saving drops as re-opening kicks in
Slight increase in Savings & Investment Index, buoyed by investment sentimentConfidence about life in retirement continues to strengthenWorries about everyday bills and job security lessen Embargoed Friday 16th July 2021: While Bank of Ireland’s Savings and Investment Index, which was declining pre-pandemic, has surged over the past year, the first signs are emerging that the appetite for saving is dropping. In May last year, 55% of people surveyed indicated they saw it as a good time to save, but this has
Monday, May 31, 2021Economic Pulse shows momentum in the Irish economy is building
Consumer and business sentiment rises in Bank of Ireland Economic PulseHouseholds more upbeat about the economy and prospects for jobsPost-Brexit trade frictions are adding to business costs The Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse came in at in 89.5 in May 2021. The index, which combines the results of the Consumer and Business Pulses, was 4.1 higher than last month and up 45.6 on a year ago. With a further loosening of restrictions on social interactions, the resumption of inter-county travel, some sectors
Thursday, April 29, 2021daa Records €284m Loss Due To Impact Of COVID-19 On Travel
daa, which operates Dublin and Cork airports and has businesses in 15 overseas markets, recorded a loss of €284 million last year due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Passenger numbers at its two Irish airports fell by 78% to just 7.9 million in 2020, compared to 35.5 million in 2019. Almost all of the airport retail outlets that daa operates in Ireland and overseas were closed for extended periods during the year. Turnover declined by 69% from €935 million in 2019 to €291 million last year, as
Thursday, April 15, 2021Aer Lingus calls on Government to finalise and facilitate implementation of Ireland's Aviation Restart Plan
Aer Lingus today called on Government to urgently facilitate the implementation of Ireland’s Aviation Restart Plan 2021. Donal Moriarty, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Aer Lingus said: “The need for a data-driven, risk-based Irish roadmap to reopen international travel is urgent. This will enable the restoration of connectivity and ensure that the economy is supported to deliver the recovery that will be vital for the country. “With the publication of Ireland’s Aviation Restart Plan today by the
Monday, March 01, 2021Bank of Ireland announces significant changes to branch network and local banking services
Bank of Ireland announces significant changes to branch network and local banking services Branch network will reduce by 88, from 257 locations to 169, from September; New partnership with An Post will offer customers access to a range of banking services at more than 900 locations; Changes respond to the acceleration in digital banking which has now reached a ‘tipping point’, and follow rollout of range of new digital services during 2020; €12 million to be invested in resized branch network by
Monday, March 01, 2021Bank of Ireland Group plc Publishes Annual Results for the 12 months to 31st December 2020
Comment: Francesca McDonagh, Bank of Ireland Group CEO: “Through an exceptionally challenging year, our focus was on supporting our customers through every stage of the COVID-19 crisis while continuing to deliver our strategy. When COVID-19 hit, we radically changed how we operate so that we could provide the services our customers needed, including payment breaks for mortgages and business loans. Our speed of response was made possible by the investments we have made in transforming our culture,
Thursday, November 19, 2020Terminal 2 Celebrates Its Tenth Birthday
Terminal 2, which opened 10 years ago today on November 19, 2010 has welcomed more than 96.6 million passengers during the past decade. But for the impact of COVID-19 on this year’s traffic, T2 would have welcomed well over 100 million passengers in its first 10 years of operation. Not a bad performance for a terminal that some commentators claimed would be a white elephant. T2 was opened in the middle of a global economic crisis, but like all airport investments it was designed and built for decades to
Tuesday, November 17, 2020Dublin Airport Wins Health & Safety Team of the Year 2020
Dublin Airport’s Occupational Health and Safety Team was named Health and Safety Team of the Year at the recent Health and Safety Excellence Awards for 2020. Held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions, the awards recognise organisations in Ireland which have demonstrated excellence in safety over the past year. “This year has been a hugely challenging for all businesses and Dublin Airport in particular due to the rapid response required to implement COVID-19 safety measures across both terminals and
Monday, November 16, 2020COVID Testing Facilities To Open At Dublin Airport
Two COVID-19 testing facilities will open at Dublin Airport this Thursday. The testing facilities, which will be operated by healthcare firms Randox and RocDoc, will offer passengers and consumers the option of either a drive-through test or a walk-in test. Prices, which are set by the providers of the service, will start at €99 (see details below) and both PCR and LAMP testing will be available. The testing facilities are fully open to the public, whether they require a test for travel or for another
Tuesday, November 10, 2020daa Welcomes Support Package For Irish Aviation Sector
daa, which operates Dublin and Cork airports, has welcomed today’s Government announcement of a financial support package for the Irish aviation sector. Cork Airport will be able to apply for operational and capital funding, while airport charges at both Dublin and Cork airports for the first quarter of next year will be included within in a new rebate scheme that will be funded by the State, subject to EU approval. “The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on Dublin and Cork airports and we
Friday, August 07, 2020Dublin Airport Passenger Numbers Down 89% In July
Just over 381,000 passengers travelled through Dublin Airport in July, which was an 89% decline compared to the same month last year, as COVID-19 continued to a profound impact on traffic. Passenger volumes to and from continental Europe fell by 86%, as 265,000 people travelled to and from European destinations last month. UK traffic declined by 91% compared to last July, with almost 87,000 passengers travelling to and from Britain during the month. Passenger volumes to and from North America decreased
Monday, July 27, 2020Amazon creates new jobs in Fingal and across Ireland
Today, Amazon announced that it is creating another 1,000 permanent jobs in Ireland over the next two years. The new, highly skilled roles will be based in locations across the company’s Cork and Dublin sites in Blanchardstown, Tallaght, the city centre, and north County Dublin, and will bring Amazon’s total permanent workforce in the country to 5,000 people over the next two years. This will help to support Ireland’s economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. The new employment opportunities
Tuesday, June 23, 2020daa Welcomes Publication of Interim Aviation Task Force Report
daa, the company which operates Dublin and Cork airports, welcomes today’s publication of the interim report from the Taskforce for Aviation Recovery, which was established by the Minister for Transport Tourism and Sport. The report calls for “clarity” in relation to what will be required to ease the restrictions that are currently in place in relation to non-essential travel to and from Ireland. Ideally, these restrictions should be eased by July 1, the report adds. “Tourism, trade and foreign
Thursday, January 09, 2020Ireland’s first Electric Bus takes to the road commissioned by Tifco Hotel group
Ireland’s first fully-electric bus went into operation today, representing another milestone in the country’s transition to a low-carbon future. The Volvo bus – commissioned by Tifco Hotel Group – will operate an 8km round trip between the Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Dublin Airport every 30 minutes from 4am to 11.30pm daily, 7 days a week. ESB, through its Smart Energy Services business, is providing a high-powered electric vehicle charging solution which will be located on the hotel
Tuesday, February 19, 2019Pimbrook Selected as Sage Partner of the Year 2018
Pimbrook Selected As Sage Partner Of The Year Waterford-based Pimbrook Software, one of Ireland’s leading Sage Partners, has been selected as the Sage Partner Of The Year for 2018. Pimbrook was previously voted the Sage 50 Partner of the Year for 2015, 2016 and 2017, but this current accolade is of much greater significance as the winner was selected from all Sage Partners, regardless of their specialised product. Speaking of the win, Managing Director Stephanie Davies commented that: “We’ve
Monday, February 18, 2019Recruitment Industry Conference to address Changing Work, Full Employment and Labour Market Challenge
Recruitment Industry Conference “The Future – Facing the Unknown” to address Changing Work, Full Employment and Labour Market Challenge The rise of artificial intelligence, 21st century skills and work practices, employment legislation, and the opportunities and challenges of Brexit all feature on a packed conference agenda for Ireland’s recruitment professionals next month. Taking place to a backdrop of full-employment and Brexit uncertainty, “The Future – Facing the Unknown” – the 2019 Annual Conference
Friday, November 09, 2018Sweet News For Passengers As Dublin Airport’s Nect-Air Honey Now On Sale At Marqette
Sweet News For Passengers As Dublin Airport’s Nect-Air Honey Now On Sale At Marqette Bees from hives on Dublin Airport lands, which produced their first batch of honey earlier this year, is now available for passengers to buy. The 100% natural Irish honey called Nect-Air is harvested from four hives housing more than a quarter of a million Irish dark native honey bees on airport owned land. The premium honey is now available in 340g jars to buy exclusively in Marqette restaurant in Terminal 1 at a
Wednesday, September 12, 2018Aer Lingus: Now Boarding - Montreal and Minneapolis-St. Paul
Now Boarding: Montreal and Minneapolis-St. Paul Aer Lingus announces 2 new North American destinationsMore than 3 million seats to 15 transatlantic destinations on sale from 2019 Dublin, Wednesday 12 September 2018 – There are now 15 ways to the USA.…and Canada as Aer Lingus today announced two new North American destinations for summer 2019 - Minneapolis-St. Paul and Montreal, Canada. Aer Lingus will commence flying direct from Dublin to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and from
Tuesday, July 10, 2018Marqette - Disrupting Norms in the Airport Food & Beverage World Today
Marqette - Disrupting Norms in the Airport Food & Beverage World TodayFollowing on from Marqette’s phenomenal success in 2017 in winning the prestigious Food Hall of the Year award, Marqette has now gone on to win a further award, winning Food Hall of the Year Worldwide 2018 for the second year in a row! Marqette, located in Terminal 1, Dublin Airport was created with the unique and specific needs of the travelling public in mind. Marqette was never an adapted model, framed to fit the travel sector – it
Thursday, June 28, 2018Ardmac focuses on top talent and employee engagement with appointment of Yvonne O’Sullivan
Ardmac, the leading international construction specialist based in Swords Co Dublin, has announced the appointment of Yvonne O’Sullivan as Head of Talent and Development. Ardmac employs over 300 people based across Dublin, Manchester and Brussels and provides specialist construction services to the commercial fit out, life sciences and Data Centre sectors. In this new role for Ardmac, Yvonne is responsible for the implementation of the talent and employee engagement agenda at the company. This new role
Friday, June 22, 2018Marqette Named World’s Best Airport Food Hall For Second Consecutive Year
Marqette at Dublin Airport’s Terminal 1 has been named the Airport Food Hall of the Year at the Moodie Davitt Airport Food and Beverage (FAB) Awards for the second year in a row. Recognising best practice in airport food and beverage, the FAB awards celebrate outstanding quality and innovation in the sector. Marqette, which is operated by the Michael JF Wright Hospitality Group, was shortlisted for the award from hundreds of entries, representing all sectors of the airport food and beverage sector
Tuesday, June 19, 2018Java Republic - the First Purpose-Built Carbon Neutral Roastery in the World.
Passion for the environment and sustainability is embedded into the core of everything that Java Republic do. They work hard to ensure and protect their carbon neutrality status each and every year. In 2008, Java Republic opened their unique custom-built Roastery in Ballycoolin, Dublin. In 2011 they were officially awarded carbon-neutral status, meaning that they can proudly say that we have the first purpose-built carbon-neutral Roastery in the world. Since then they have continually worked towards
