Economic downturn shows the importance of welfare system

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

The welfare system is vital for protecting people from poverty and enabling social cohesion in a recession, according to Fine Gael Seanad spokesperson for social protection, Fidelma Healy Eames.

NUI, Galway’s massive energy management system to be certified to international standards

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

NUI Galway has announced its Energy Management System (EnMS) will be certified to International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 50001. The certification, which will be completed in September 2012, will cover the university campus in Galway, including more than 110,000sqm of facilities, including teaching, leisure and sports, conference, laboratory, and cutting-edge research facilities.

TecSupport expands to new offices to meet increasing demand for high quality IT services

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

TecSupport is a locally-owned IT services company that provides IT support and maintenance for business. Due to increasing staff numbers and an evergrowing customer base, it has recently moved from Ballybrit to a new office in the Galway Technology Centre, Mervue.

LookWest.ie shortlisted for top social media prize

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

LookWest.ie, the Western Development Commission’s (WDC) online guide to living, working and doing business in Ireland’s Western Region, has been shortlisted for an Irish Internet Association (IIA) Dot.ie NetVisionary Award for Best in Social Media. This category recognises the most creative use of social media for compelling customer engagement.

Free places on online programmes at IT Sligo for jobseekers

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

IT Sligo is offering free places to jobseekers on a number of online programmes which are starting next month, September 2012.

The courses are funded under the Government-initiative Springboard and are all in the areas of science and engineering. Included are; a Higher Certificate in Science in Good Manufacturing Practice and Technology; a Certificate in Science in Biopharmaceutical Processing (Level 7); a Certificate in Biopharmaceutical Science; Masters in Science in Biopharmaceutical Science; a Certificate in Sterile Operations (Level 6); a Certificate in Biopharmaceutical Science (Level 8); a Postgraduate Diploma in Biopharmaceutical Science; a Masters in Science in Quality; and a Certificate in Lean Sigma Quality Six Sigma Green Belt).

From nine crowns to €70m... and fifty years of Galway life

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

As St Columba’s Credit Union start preparations to celebrate their upcoming 50th Anniversary next year, they take a look at where it all started. On February 9 1963, with nine crowns, (€3.43) St. Columba’s Credit Union was the first credit union formed in Galway City and County and the second in Connacht.

Beating unemployment

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

WIN was set up in 2009 to provide a service to the new or unexpected unemployed and those who are under employed. WIN a not for profit organization and provides a unique service whereby members fully participate in all activities rather than being a passive observer. It is through communication, training, mentoring and networking that WIN helps and encourages members to create employment and business opportunities for themselves and others.

One of the powerful aspects of WIN is member participation which allows each person to rebuild their confidence and self esteem. People who come to WIN also have the opportunity to use their skills to help others but they also utilise the group to learn from others and enhance their own skills.

Radisson Blue announces new general manager

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

The Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway has announced the appointment of its new General Manager, Micheal Stapleton.  Mr Stapleton worked for four years in the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway previously, as Revenue Manager and then Operations Manager.

Learning the ropes for job interviews

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

Job interviews are not unlike boxing matches: you can have all the plans and strategies you want, all the shapes and all the moves, the slides to the side and the dummies, but you have to remember that there is somebody else in the ring too.

Chinese experts at conference on environment and health

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

NUI Galway has this week been hosting the 2012 Sino-European Symposium on Environment and Health (SESEH 2012) which provides a platform for interaction between scientists, consultants, and public servants engaged in the multi-disciplinary area of environment and health.

The conference which began on Monday, August 20 and runs until Saturday, August 25 has welcomed more than 200 delegates, including 100 experts from China. SESEH will, for the first time, provide an opportunity for a direct communication between environment and health experts from China and Europe, and help to foster and develop international collaborations. SESEH 2012 will discuss questions such as ‘Is the air we breathe still fresh?’, ‘Is the water we drink still clean?’ and ‘Is the food we eat still safe?’

Thirty five new jobs as Spiddal Medical Device Company secures investment from Helix Medical

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Cambus Teo, a Spiddal-based company, has secured investment from Helix Medical, a global manufacturer for the medical device and healthcare industries, which will create 35 jobs. Under the agreement, Helix Medical will provide expansion financing and acquire a 50 per cent share in the company.

Brief Encounters of the quick fire hiring kind

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

\One of the latest techniques to hit the job market is the speed interview. Much like speed-dating, they allow employers to screen a large number of candidates quickly. If the interview is successful, candidates are usually offered the option of attending a more traditional full-length interview.

Galway business shortlisted for TV exposure prize

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

A local business, WeSolve Ltd from Beech Tree Business Park, Weir Road, Tuam has been shortlisted for the ‘Your Business on Irish TV’ competition, which gives small businesses the opportunity to get their products on television for the first time.

Turbo boost your job-searching campaign

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

Q: My son is 23, he has a good degree, but he has never had a proper job. He has applied for a few things, but I think he is not doing enough really. He just seems to sit around all day playing games and watching television. I have stopped trying to cajole him because we just end up arguing. What can I do? (NS, email)

22 per cent drop in new house builds in Galway

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

88 new housing units were commenced in the first four months of 2012 in Galway, according to new statistics released by the Construction Industry Federation (CIF). This represents a drop of 25 units or 22 per cent on the same period during 2011, when work began on 113 new units, according to the CIF’s latest Housing Statistics Bulletin.

Comhar na nOileán ready to deliver LEADER Programme in the Galway Gaeltacht

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

Comhar na nOileán have just advertised three new jobs to deliver the LEADER programme in the Galway Gaeltacht and their CEO, Majella Ní Chríocháin has said that they hope to open an office in the South Connemara Gaeltacht in the Autumn. Two of the new Project Officers/Administrators will be located there while the third will be located in Comhar’s main office on Inis Oírr.

Victory for Galway CE workers and community services

Thu, Aug 02, 2012

Galway-based SIPTU members have welcomed the decision of the Department of Social Protection (DSP) to partially restore material and training funding to Galway Community Employment Schemes. This decision will ensure schemes will remain open and continue to deliver vital services to local communities.

Community Employment employs 1600 people across Galway city and county and delivers a range of crucial services including childcare, elder care, disability, drug rehabilitation and environmental work.

Not gone to the dogs — Bord na gCon and ISME to showcase businesses in stadia

Thu, Aug 02, 2012

Bord na gCon, the Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) and ISME (Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association) today announced an innovative new business showcase partnership which will enable almost 9,000 ISME members to showcase their products and services in their nearest greyhound stadium from September to December this year.

Galway Enterprise Europe to bolster local SME supports

Thu, Aug 02, 2012

Services at the Galway offices of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) are to be increased and strongly refocused on supporting the SME sector, according to North West MEP Jim Higgins.

Better body, better business

Thu, Aug 02, 2012

Business is not just about how wonderful your service is or how good your products are or how different you appear to be when compared to that of your competitors. It’s also about how you look and how you present yourself. A good presentation can go sour when delivered by a poor presenter. It’s the same in business. Get into shape to be sharp whe it comes to selling your brand.

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