Transaero Engineering Ireland to create further jobs
As aircraft maintenance company Transaero Engineering Ireland was officially launch in Shannon today, the managing director of its parent airline said it is likely to create additional jobs in the future. The launch of the company follows the acquisition of the former Air Atlanta Aero Engineering facility at Shannon Airport by Transaero Airlines, the second largest airline in Russia. Transaero Engineering Ireland currently employs 241 staff but this number is expected to grow through the addition of line/project maintenance on Boeing 747 and 777 aircraft and increased aircraft interior, training and engineering capability. The company has just released details of its annual aircraft engineer apprenticeship recruitment campaign. The company performs…
Read MoreLibya set to lift ban on Irish beef importation
Libya is set to lift its 16-year ban on importing beef from Ireland and other EU countries, according to Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD. The Minister said he is optimistic that official confirmation of this will be received imminently. He said the progress reflects intensive efforts over many years at political, diplomatic and technical level and represented the continuing improvement in relations between Libya and the EU. In addition, he said, it recognises the quality and safety of Irish and EU beef. “This is a very exciting time for Irish agriculture and food,” said Minister Coveney. “My visit to China last week was tangible evidence…
Read MoreUCD Signs MOU with Chinese Dairy Producer for Research Collaboration
University College Dublin (UCD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Chinese dairy producer Dairy United, resulting in multi-million euro contracts. The MOU envisages the development of a China-Ireland Agricultural demonstration farm in Hohhot (Inner Mongolia), collaborative research projects, the provision of education and training services, and collaboration on creating a trade corridor to facilitate the introduction of Irish exporters to the Inner Mongolian region. UCD will be collaborating with several Irish agricultural equipment and services companies to deliver an integrated package of education and training, research, services, and technology to Dairy United. “This partnership came about because of Ireland’s global reputation in dairy production and the ability of…
Read MoreBritish Heart Foundation links up with Coronation Street for ad campaign
The British Heart Foundation is to run a series of ads for its helpline during an episode of Coronation Street in which the character Audrey Roberts has a heart attack. ITV said that the charity did not influence the storyline and will not appear within the show itself. Online and social media activity and in-store images of ‘Audrey’ will also feature in the campaign. “Heart disease is the single biggest killer of women in the UK but many don’t realise this,” said Nick Radmore, head of marketing at the British Heart Foundation. “Working with ITV provides an exciting and innovative opportunity to reach millions of viewers across the UK with…
Read MoreAnya Hindmarch Wins Veuve Clicquot’s Businesswoman of the Year in UK
Well-known handbag designer Anya Hindmarch has been named Veuve Clicquot’s businesswoman of the year at an event in Claridge’s Hotel in London this week. Hindmarch, whose bags can retail at up to £2,895, became the award’s 40th winner, following in the footsteps of Dame Anita Roddick of The Body Shop fame and Linda Bennett, founder of LK Bennett. She saw off competition from City heavyweight Helena Morrissey, chief executive of Newton Investment Management. Organizers of the event say the award is the first international award created specifically to recognize the contribution that women have made to business life and is now regarded as the “Oscar” for female entrepreneurs and business leaders –…
Read MoreTony O’Flanagan, Marketing Director
Appointment Date: 19.04.2012 Company: JCDecaux Ireland Business Type: Outdoor Advertising Position: Marketing Director JCDecaux Ireland has announced the appointment of Tony O’Flanagan to its board as marketing director. O’Flanagan has over 15 years’ experience in the outdoor media business. He joins JCDecaux from the Outdoor Media Association (OMA) where he was the director with responsibility for the day to day running of both the OMA and the Joint National Outdoor Research (JNOR) project. Before this, he was marketing director for the poster specialist, PML Group. O’Flanagan will have overall responsibility for leading and managing the JCDecaux marketing strategy and corporate communications.
Read More140,000 marketing campaign to promote Dublin jobs fair
A 140,000 advertising and marketing campaign to promote employment and recruitment fair Jobs Expo 2012 has kicked off today. The campaign, which will include TV, print, radio, outdoor, and online advertising, will run until the weekend of the event on 12 and 13 May. The fair, which is free to attend and takes place in Dublin’s RDS, has also secured media partnerships with TV3 , Newstalk and www.postgrad.ie . According to the organisers the event will provide job seekers with real opportunities to find a new job. Advice and career opportunities will be available from companies located both in Ireland and abroad such as: engineering company GxP Systems which currently has 21 job…
Read MoreGilmore speaks of aim to develop Ireland’s involvement in Islamic finance
Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore addressed a seminar this morning on the Government’s aim to make Ireland a European hub for Islamic finance.
Read MoreDemand for .ie Domain Names Growing Steadily
Steady demand from Irish micro-businesses and sole traders exists for a .ie domain name, according to latest figures from the IE Domain Registry (IEDR). It reports that new .ie domain registrations for the first three months of the year totaled 9,398, a 12.2pc increase on the previous quarter. Registrations grew each month steadily at 3,053, 3,184 and 3,161 for January, February, and March, respectively. “The New Year can be a tough time for small business owners, in particular, so it’s really encouraging to see that many of the new registrations came from sole traders, some of them just starting out,” said David Curtin, chief executive of the IEDR. The total…
Read MoreMole Screening Clinic Wins First ‘Start Up’ Competition
A new Dublin-based business, The Mole Screening Clinic is the first monthly winner as part of eircom’s Start-Up initiative, which involves start-ups being videoed and showcased online. Fifty companies have already been filmed for the initiative, and over 120 companies are currently registered to take part. The Mole Screening Clinic was established by Mike Malone last year after a family member had a melanoma scare and he discovered at that time that Ireland lacked this type of service. The clinic uses the newest technology to deliver the highest level of care by using the latest photo capture and digital skin analysis software. Malone registered his interest in the Eircom Start…
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