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The Walton Institute, Skillnet, Eirgrid plans and a business to help publicans - it's The Hot Desk

The Walton Institute, Skillnet, Eirgrid plans and a business to help publicans - it's The Hot Desk
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The Walton Institute is the new name for WIT's research centre (formerly TSSG)

Waterford Institute of Technology’s research wing TSSG was recently renamed the Walton Institute for Information and Communication Systems Science.

The awarding of research institute status to TSSG was announced by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD during an online ceremony.

I spoke to Director of Research at The Walton Institute, Dr Sasi Balasubramaniam...

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I caught up with Tommie Ryan, who was recently appointed Waterford Chamber Skillnet Network Manager. Skillnet, which has been in existence 20 years, offers training and support to businesses and entreprenuers.

Tommie outlines how the organisation has adjusted during the pandemic, and says the team is busier than ever. He also explains how you can get in touch...

Kerry publican Sean O’Mahony has launched a new start-up company, Licensed Premises of Ireland, which he says will significantly reduce overheads for publicans as they prepare to re-open after lockdown. The company  expects to create 10 new jobs across Ireland.

Licensed Premises of Ireland (LPOI) will provide services designed to reduce the cost of mainstream utilities for customers. The initiative will start by targeting everyday expenses that weigh heavily on licensed premises, including merchant services, cash handling, gas and electricity.

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I spoke to Sean O'Mahoney to find out more..

Eirgrid's target is that 70% of its electricity will be from renewable sources by 2030 and public opinion is sought on this.

The plans were discussed at a Waterford Chamber Breakfast Briefing, held virtually on Friday March 26th.  You can listen back here to some of that webinar..

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