Temple Street Children search the skies for Santa
Dublin, Thursday, 12th December, 2019: It was all aboard the Santa Express today as over 30 children from Temple Street Children’s Hospital in Dublin went in search of Santa when they took to the skies above Ireland. In the company of their families, the children were...
Business leaders broaden carbon emissions cuts
Business leaders broaden carbon emissions cuts Focus expands to include business travel and water consumption Dublin, Wednesday, 13th November, 2019: Business leaders today broadened significantly their pledge to reduce carbon emissions by including for the first...
Co Meath airshow in aid of Down Syndrome
Over 1,000 visitors are expected at a small Co Meath airfield this Sunday ( 4th August) for a charity fun day in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland. A full family fun day is promised at Ballyboy Airfield, just outside Athboy, with an aircraft fly-in expected to equal if not...
New business talent blueprint promotes social inclusion
A blueprint targeted at employers to promote social inclusion, reduce inequality and combat poverty was launched in Dublin today. “The Inclusive Employer” is the work of senior management brought together by the business network, Business in the Community Ireland...
Feargal Quinn named National Philanthropist of the Year 2019
Feargal Quinn has been named The Community Foundation for Ireland National Philanthropist of the Year 2019 at an event in Dublin today. The businessman and former Senator was honoured for his work over many years in assisting community groups, helping charitable...
KPMG report highlights growth opportunities in Asia
A report launched today by Asia Matters and KPMG focuses on the opportunities for the Irish agri-food industry in meeting future food supply demands in Asia as the sector gears up to achieve targets of doubling agri exports globally by 2025. The Strategic Importance...
CityJet named Regional Airline of the Year
CityJet has been named Regional Airline of the Year at a ceremony in Berlin last night. The airline took the top regional award at the CAPA Aviation Awards at the world aviation outlook summit in Berlin. The award is presented by CAPA – the centre for aviation – one...
Inaugural Asia Matters business awards
The Kerry Group has won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the inaugural Asia Matters Business Awards. Chief Executive Edmond Scanlon was present at The Intercontinental Hotel in Dublin to accept the trophy for their achievements in becoming the leading taste,...
43 companies sign low carbon pledge to cut emissions
In a ground-breaking move today, over 40 of the country’s leading companies have made a dedicated pledge to significantly reduce their carbon emissions. The companies, drawn from many sectors of business and industry, are to cut their carbon emissions between now and...
Minister Humphreys launches Asia Matters business awards
The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD, has launched a new business awards which focuses on Asia and Irish companies which are increasingly growing the country’s presence in the fastest growing global business location. The Asia...