In the wake of the furore over this year's Leaving Certificate maths results, Deirdre O'Shaughnessy talks to GMIT's Head of Business, Larry Elwood about students, the economy and the future of both

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IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, has said that new CSO figures show that the labour market continues to weaken.

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Fears expressed last week that the Ballinasloe business community would not take full advantage of the tax breaks available to them via the Mid-Shannon Tourism Investment Scheme were firmly quashed by the large attendance at a Seminar held by Rus

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A new legal service which aims to provide legal advice over the phone at a fraction of the usual cost is sure to cause ructions in the legal market.

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Because of the current economic uncertainty, many employers unfortunately are considering making some or all of their employees redundant. Of course there are many reasons why a redundancy situation might occur such as a lack of work, the closing d

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The CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) Western Region is working on an exciting programme of events for 2008-2009.

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With the recent hike in petrol prices and deepening concerns about the environment, it's comforting to know that one Galway company is producing its own biofuels at a licensed waste recycling plant in Milltown.

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Women in Europe earn on average almost 16 per cent less than men doing similar jobs, according to new data published last week by Eurofound's European Industrial Relations Observatory (EIRO).

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The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has launched a nationwide roadshow of presentations for CIF member companies entitled 'Preserving Profitability in a downturn'. The nationwide series which will start in Galway on Tuesday, 2 September in

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An Taoiseach Brian Cowen has been confirmed as the special guest at this year's Annual Network Galway Business Women of the Year Awards.

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Name: Matteo Grassi Appointment: International Marketing Executive, Lifes2Good.

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The Galway Future Homes and Building Exhibition takes place this year in the Radisson SAS Hotel on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November next.

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www.biolaser.ie - Galway Laser Therapy Clinic Appearance: A very hi-tech appearance but the front page is a little busy.

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With young workers feeling the brunt of recession, Deirdre O'Shaughnessy spoke to Evelyn Cormican, President of Junior Chamber International's Galway branch, about attitude, opportunity and enabling success during a downturn.

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In the wake of the Leaving Certificate results, IBEC has warned that plans to reform second-level maths teaching must be adequately funded and receive the full support of the education system, following a disappointing set of Leaving Certificate re

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Workers at the Westmeath manufacturing firm Iralco have voted over overwhelmingly in favour of a survival plan that will secure over 300 jobs at the plant.

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AirSpeed Telecom, the telecommunications company which operates a nationwide wireless radio transmission network, has been awarded significant 26GHz licensed radio spectrum for the Galway area. The move will enable businesses and public sector cus

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A survey conducted by the recruitment website www.irishjobs.ie has revealed that two-thirds of workers believe the most radical change in the workplace of 2020 will be flexible working practices.

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Ulster Bank will officially open the doors of its new branch and business centre in Loughrea today, Wednesday 20 August.

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A survey conducted by National Irish Bank and its parent company, Danske Bank, has found that young Irish adults are not as financially savvy as their European counterparts.

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Galway's shoppers could be spoilt for choice from next year, if a planning application submitted by German supermarket chain Aldi gets the go-ahead from Galway City Council.

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Name: Derek Treacy Appointment: Branch Manager, Halifax Eyre Square

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Sean O'Keeffe, Senior Manager, Deloitte Corporate Finance, Cork looks at the vastly changed M&A environment but outlines that there is still value in the market for savvy investors…

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Galway-based school wear company, National Schoolwear, has developed its business online and is now the easiest option for school wear shopping. The company, founded by Frances McElwain, has been providing school wear to Galway City and County sinc

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Galway Technical Institute on Father Griffin Road has been providing quality education to Galwegians for over 100 years. These days the college is part of the city's further education infrastructure and has just announced its autumn line-up for ful

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Q. A member of my staff approached me "off the record" to say that she felt she was being bullied and harassed by a colleague. I get the sense that it's probably just a personality clash that has been blown out of all proportion, as the colleague i

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Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs Eamon O Cuív has announced that his Department has agreed a five-month extension (up to 31 December 2008) to the Aer Árann contract for the provision of air services to the Ár

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Cable company UPC Business has announced that it is introducing Business High Speed broadband speeds of 6Mb, 10Mb and 20Mb for all SMEs in Galway.

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www.ritepricekitchens.ie Appearance: A very basic looking site with attractive pictures and a clean blue, white and orange colour scheme.

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Well-known Galway construction retail outlet McDonagh and Sons Ltd has submitted a planning application for the redevelopment of a 3,344 hectare site in Ballybane.

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The massive slump in the construction industry has had a knock-on effect for many other sectors, but none more so than architecture. Marie Madden talks to Hugo Lamont of the European Architectural Student Assembly about the current situation for

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The annual search began last week for Ireland's best and brightest online, with a call for entries to the eircom Golden Spider Awards 2008. The eircom Golden Spider Awards celebrate high achievement in digital creativity and innovation. Each year

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Aer Arann Chairman, Padraig O'Ceidigh, has announced the appointment of Paul Schütz as the airline's Chief Executive Designate.

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Thursday saw the launch of the Galway Fáilte Awards, which are part of Junior Chamber Galway's 2008 Free Tourist Guide, of which 60,000 copies have been distributed. Visitors to Galway are invited to nominate someone who has given great serv

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Q. I want to open a new restaurant in Galway and I have seen a building for rent which would be suitable. I have contacted the estate agent who has confirmed that the lease will be for 21 years with a rent of €3,600 per month. What are the mai

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Galway property developer Gerry Barrett has been granted planning permission to redevelop the historic Hatch Hall building in Dublin.

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The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) will hold a number of seminars in Galway over the coming weeks to advise local contracting firms on how to best place themselves to win public sector building contracts.

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Celebrating their 30th year as one of Ireland's leading energy conservation architects last Friday were the staff of Heffernan and Associates Architects.

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Name: James Duggan Appointment: Laser Therapist, BioLaser Therapy clinic.

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'Particularly weak' economic growth over next 2 quarters - Ulster Bank ECB update. Following last month's 0.25 per cent hike, the ECB left interest rates unchanged on Thursday at 4.25 per cent - an outcome that was fully expected by market analy

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Mandatory digital tachograph technology to replace the existing analogue recording devices in new commercial lorries and buses has recently been introduced. Sim2Learn can manage this process for your fleet. Central to the introduction of digital te

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Recruitment and HR company Collins McNicholas yesterday injected some cautious optimism into the Irish jobs market by highlighting the relatively strong number of open jobs on its books at present. The company is eager to give a positive message to

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The Ardilaun Hotel - www.theardilaunhotel.ie. Appearance: This website has a very clean appearance, with a plain white and green template and easily accessible index. However, some more colour would not go amiss

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Following the breakdown of last week's World Trade Organisation talks in Geneva, Tom Hanratty speaks to MEP Seán O Neachtain to find out exactly what this will mean for Galway.

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Galway Volunteer Centre is inviting businesses to take part in 'Give it a Swirl Day', Ireland's national day of volunteering. Teams of volunteers from different companies are needed to get involved in 'hands on' once-off volunteer projects all arou

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I am a Director of an Irish incorporated company which has never traded. I want to dissolve the company. What are my options?

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Brendan O'Donoghue, Director of Corporate Recovery and Restructuring with Russell Brennan Keane was last week appointed as Official Liquidator of Millennium Sales Limited a Galway based Motor Dealership on foot of a petition presented on behalf of

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Mark O'Donnell, Director, Human Capital Advisory Services, Deloitte outlines that in spite of economic uncertainty, companies must look after their key people – at all levels throughout the organisation

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www.lookwest.ie. Appearance: A bright, clear, well laid-out website.

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The Western Development Commission (WDC) is inviting Galway companies with current and future job vacancies to exhibit at its LookWest.ie Expo on Thursday 18 September in Dublin. The Expo will be attended by people who want to live, work and set up

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