Clare Fianna Fáil Senator Timmy Dooley has expressed shock and disappointment at the announcement and make-up of the new Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce.

Shannon Group has officially turned the sod on its latest commercial property development worth €8 million which will generate over 100 jobs during construction.

A manufacturing business from Sixmilebridge is this year’s nominee of the Clare Enterprise Award for 2022, Local Enterprise Office Clare has announced.

Shannon based Company Ei Electronics has confirmed announced plans to hire 200 additional staff over the coming 12 months at its Shannon Facility.

Shannon Group’s property development plans got off to an auspicious start today as the Group embarked on its first major construction project of 2022 at the Shannon Campus.

CEO of the Western Development Commission Tomás Ó Síocháin has said the future is bright for the region and praised the collaboration across Western counties between key stakeholders in 2021 despite the years challenges. The comments come as the agency announce one of their most successful years to date. 

Acknowledging the contribution of its highly skilled workforce in Ireland over the last thirteen years and with the goal of encouraging a new generation to enjoy a career in STEM, Zimmer Biomet has launched an annual scholarship award programme focused on recognising the children of its employees in both Shannon and Galway.

Clare Fianna Fáil Senator Timmy Dooley has today welcomed the publication of the National Development Plan 2021 -2030 which will provide capital funding for a number of infrastructure projects in Clare including the provision of a rail link connecting Shannon with the Limerick commuter rail network.