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Issue 05 • Q4 2018

WATERFORD WILL LEAD THE SOUTH EAST AN TÁNAISTE SIMON COVENEY

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CONTENTS Message from Gerald Hurley, Waterford Chamber

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elcome to the fifth issue of Network magazine – it’s hard to believe it’s been a year since we introduced this offering and what a busy year it has been. In the past few months we have hosted a number of large events, including welcoming An Tánaiste Simon Coveney and IDA Chairman Frank Ryan as speakers at our Annual Dinner.

We also launched our second Regional Leaders Programme, which has seen a 40% increase this year, which is certainly encouraging and it is again supported by Bausch + Lomb and Waterford Chamber Skillnet, with additional support this year from WIT. Our Toys4.0Engineers event also saw a significant increase in terms of exhibitors and footfall, and plans are already underway to grow it again next year.

Strengthening our region has to be a major focus for us all going forward and we look to the new year with a determination and optimism. Together we can achieve that – not least through advancing the Technological University, the North Quays development, our Regional Airport, to name a few. We are working closely with the other regional cities and Chambers to present a collective voice to Government and our efforts in this regard will continue in earnest in 2019.

In this issue we look at Why Waterford? As the Capital City of the Region, we have to have high aspirations. The days of the ‘poor us’ attitude have long passed and in our capacity as leaders, as recognised by

Government and the other counties within the region, we must strive forward with a positive attitude. There are so many reasons why Waterford is a great place to live, work, invest in and do business and through the following pages, many of these will be identified.

We are appealing to the whole business community to step up to the mark and be ambassadors for Waterford. We don’t need negativity. What we need is for all to collaborate, promote and share information to enable Waterford be recognised internationally as an area for investment.

Minister Coveney can see Waterford will lead the region, so now we must believe it too. By working and collaborating this can be achieved and we will put every effort into achieving the best for Waterford on behalf of our members and as the largest business representative organisation.

Finally, with Christmas almost upon us, I take the opportunity to thank you all for your continued support, be it attending or sponsoring events, getting involved in our Policy Advisory Panels or advertising in Network.

Wishing you all a wonderful and peaceful Christmas and together we will look forward to a prosperous New year.

Gerald Hurley CEO, Waterford Chamber

08 COVER STORY “We have all the ambition of a global island, married with the heart of a local community.”

– An Tánaiste Simon Coveney

06 “We are developing a 3-year strategic plan.”

– Kathryn Kiely NETWORK • Q4 2018

18 “Waterford needs to send out a strong message.”

– Jim Power

22 “Future of WIT fundamental to economic development.”

– Frank Ryan 03

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City Regions Ireland – Gerald Hurley

The Power of Mediation – Dr. Róisín O'Shea

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New attractions and old favourites – Winterval

44 FEATURE Support Local “Shop local and by doing so you are keeping jobs in Waterford.”

– Lisa FitzGerald, No. 9

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Working together to drive the business agenda  By KATHRYN KIELY, President, Waterford Chamber

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elcome to the latest edition of Network, the last for 2018. As we begin to savour and enjoy the wonderful sights, sounds and festivities of Winterval, its timely to reflect on some of the key highlights of Chamber’s activities since our last edition.

The vibrancy and energy of the engineering and technology sector in Waterford was very clearly visible with more than 75 companies exhibiting and showcasing their products, services and many career opportunities at the Toys4.0Engineers Conference & Expo hosted by Chamber and WIT in October.

Again this year we have had huge interest in the Regional Leaders Programme with more than 70 participants signing up this Autumn. Such is the importance of

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developing the next generation of leaders that more than 35 mentors and business leaders have again committed to giving their time and expertise to supporting the development of talent within our business community.

Access to talent and the continuous need to support professional development of employees is top of the agenda for so many of our members.

Waterford Chamber Skillnet is a key partner in enabling companies to address this challenge. In the last year Waterford Chamber Skillnet delivered more than 9,500 training days supporting more than 1,440 learners and are considered one of the most successful Skillnet Networks in the country.

The recent integration of Tramore Chamber of Tourism and Commerce into Waterford

Chamber is a welcome move and we have given our assurances to the business community in Tramore that we will work in earnest for the betterment of the town. The recent allocation of €1.35 million for the Urban Regeneration Plan is the first step towards invigorating the town centre. In an effort to promote a ‘shop local’ ethos this Christmas we are actively seeking businesses in Tramore to accept the Waterford Gift Voucher and have also launched our ‘Spirit of Tramore’ project, which highlights the faces behind those all-important businesses which enhance our community and their thoughts on living and working in Tramore.

We are also proudly supporting the Christmas Light Festival at Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens this Christmas and encourage

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everyone to get out and visit this incredible spectacle during the festive period.

One of my personal highlights this year was welcoming An TĂĄnaiste, Minister Simon Coveney to Waterford as guest speaker at our Annual Dinner.

While his insight into Brexit and the challenges it presents was exceptional, it was his belief and enthusiasm for the growth and development of our region which was the most encouraging takeaway. He was emphatic in his belief that Waterford can lead the region.

This was reiterated by Mr Frank Ryan, Chairman of IDA Ireland who also addressed the 300-strong audience and he assured us the IDA were committed to the region, a message further reinforced in the following week with the very welcome announcement of

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additional investment and jobs at Bausch + Lomb.

As we look to 2019, Waterford Chamber is in the process of developing its strategic plan for the next three years. We are and will be in the coming months engaging with members in the development of this plan. Your views and insights are critical to how we set our ambitions, shape our priorities and continue to develop our services, programme of events and activities for the future.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank our CEO Gerald Hurley and the Chamber team and Waterford Chamber Skillnet for their tremendous work throughout the year, focussed on delivering a valued service to our members and ambitious for the future development of Waterford.

Finally I would like to thank you,

our members and sponsors, for your continued support throughout 2018. I wish you and your families a very happy, enjoyable and safe Christmas. In the year ahead I look forward to working with you to drive forward the business agenda of Waterford with confidence and determination. Happy Christmas and enjoy the read!

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COVER STORY

Waterford will lead the South East An Tánaiste and Minster for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney TD, made an inspiring address at the recent Waterford Chamber Annual Dinner, offering his thoughts on Brexit, the Technological University and how Waterford needs to build a city of scale. Here’s what he had to say.

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adies and gentlemen, good evening and it’s my pleasure to be here in Waterford tonight and to be asked as Tánaiste to address this Annual Dinner of Waterford Chamber.

As we’ve heard from other speakers already – “Think Global, Act Local” – is your clarion call out of tonight’s event.

It’s an attitude I like, and one that I think defines the formula that is present whenever we get something just right in Ireland.

From our tourist towns to the IDA trying to attract the biggest firms in the world – “Think Global, Act Local” – is present in the successes we see. We have all the ambition of a global island married with all the security and heart of a local community.

Tonight there are more than 300 business people in attendance so

you don’t need me to tell you about the challenges and hurdles we still need to overcome in Ireland and Waterford in 2018. However, I will take it on myself to highlight some of the progress and successes you have delivered to Waterford in the last few years. Seven years ago on this night the unemployment rate in Waterford was about to hit 18%; Tonight the unemployment rate in Waterford is 7.2%. That one statistic is a downward line on a chart but on the ground it is the very lifeblood that has brought Waterford – and indeed Ireland – back from the brink. That statistic is the difference in thousands of families’ lives.

The fall in unemployment is not because those without a job left your county and our country.

On the contrary we continue to see new jobs created and people

returning. And despite some predictions earlier this year that the recovery in the South East had plateaued – recent announcements and votes of confidence in Waterford like the plant opening at West Pharma and the two-fold expansion at Eurofins Biopharma in Dungarvan have created hundreds more well-paid jobs.

I single these out in the context of the creation of a “Pharma/ Medtech” cluster in the county with others like Sanofi, Teva, GSK, EirGen Pharma, and Nypro.

The contribution from these firms continues to have a multiplier effect that enables the services, tourism and hospitality sector to expand. You know this, you’re seeing this.

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Senator Paudie Coffey; An Tánaiste Simon Coveney; Kathryn Kiely, President, Waterford Chamber; Cllr Declan Doocey, Mayor of Waterford City & County; Gerald Hurley, CEO, Waterford Chamber.

maintain – the jobs and community around them.

As a government we need to sustain it and build on it. You need leadership and a direction of travel if you are to truly deliver on “Think Global, Act Local”. You need the country to have a plan.

Earlier this year the government launched that plan with Project Ireland 2040. At its core is the realisation that the dominance of Dublin needs to be addressed if Ireland is to have a quality of life and employment for the extra million people that could live here in 20 years – not to mention the 4.7 million here already.

Project Ireland 2040 recognises that Waterford is the principal urban centre in the South East and is unique in having a network of large and strong regional urban centres in close proximity within each of the surrounding counties.

From a national perspective, a stronger Waterford City will lead the development of the wider South East, which has experienced slower economic recovery than the national average in recent years.

The key challenge for Waterford is to build scale and enhance urban quality through employment-led growth. That is what we are seeing.

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As well as many policies that will benefit the country as a whole – Project Ireland 2040 has €4 billion of funds for good ideas.

The one fund that has really landed in our consciousness is the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund. The idea behind it is that it backs projects to grow our cities and major towns and the fund is well resourced with €2 billion to grant.

Waterford is full of good ideas – there are 8.2 hectares of good ideas waiting to be exploited on the city’s North Quays – and I’m reliably informed that ambitious and detailed submissions have been made to the Urban Fund.

The first round of grants will be announced in the coming weeks and while no place will get everything it asks for, it is important to act with the grants that are given and keep applying in future rounds. The plans for the Strategic Development Zone on the North Quays are impressive and I am hopeful that Waterford will have those plans backed. I also have my fingers crossed for a few bob for Cork.

Before I move on from Project Ireland 2040 I do want to say a few words on a Technological

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University for the South East of the country.

It’s a no-brainer, we need to do it. Significant government supports are in place for the TUSE idea and I hope the consortium can come together to continue to drive the project forward.

I read in the newspapers last Sunday that for the €200 million of funding granted to WIT, in ten years the payback to the economy of Ireland is estimated to be at least €1 billion. That’s a very healthy five-fold return. I also want to congratulate the staff of WIT for a recent jump in the rankings of 3rd level institutions.

Ladies and gentlemen, I want to say a few words about Brexit.

It is the biggest danger facing our country and society and it is not of our making.

The first thing I want to emphasise is that the European Union is a home that Ireland has helped build since first joining in 1973. I think it is important to emphasise this point to business leaders like yourselves who are seeking new trade partnerships and who need stability and predictability in the connections you are building.

Throughout the complex Brexit process, there has been unwavering

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solidarity from our partners in the remaining 26 Member States. This was confirmed again by leaders at the October European Council. I hear it in all my private meetings all over Europe and those same leaders have been consistently clear with the UK that there can be no Withdrawal Agreement without an operational and legally binding backstop to avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland.

EU Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier fully understands our unique concerns and supports our key priorities, particularly those around the importance of protecting the Good Friday Agreement.

Mr. Barnier has our complete confidence in his ongoing negotiations on the EU’s behalf.

The Irish Government has no hidden agenda regarding Northern Ireland. We didn’t ask for Brexit and we didn’t want it, and questions around the border only arise because of Brexit.

We have been very clear on the status of Northern Ireland throughout the Brexit process. The Good Friday Agreement represents the fundamental interests of everyone on this island and the

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Irish Government is a co-guarantor of that Agreement. We will never do anything that departs from it, and this is why we believe it is so important to avoid the return of a hard border on the island. Time is moving on, however, and we need to make decisive progress urgently.

It is very welcome that the European Council stands ready to meet again in the event that Mr. Barnier reports that decisive progress has been made.

We are not there yet on a deal but first thing Monday morning I will be in Brussels meeting with Michel Barnier.

As businesses leaders I – and the government – need you to continue the preparations you are making for Brexit. We don’t have all the answers while a deal is outstanding but we do have first steps that businesses can take and our state agencies have had tens of millions of taxpayers' money pumped into them so that they can help you.

I am encouraged to hear of the ongoing success and level of engagements with any ‘Getting Ireland Brexit Ready’ event that is held in Waterford including the Enterprise Ireland event earlier

this week. Enterprise Ireland, Local Enterprise Offices and sponsors here this evening Waterford Chamber Skillnet, will be essential in training Waterford business in any issues like customs that arise because of Brexit.”

The Tánaiste concluded by paying reference to Armistice Day, as he was due to represent the government in Belfast that same weekend.

“I hope the moment will focus politicians' minds on the fact that challenges like Brexit pale in comparison to the horrors of the past.

After Brexit the people of the UK will still be our neighbours, friends, key allies and family.

The European Union is one of the most successful peace projects in human history. The Good Friday Agreement between the UK and Ireland is held up around the world as what can emerge between neighbours in conflict.

The government I am part of is fighting to protect that peace.

Thank you.”

The Good Friday Agreement is held up around the world as what can emerge between neighbours in conflict.

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Kathy Johnston, Marian Byrne, Kieran Dwyer, An Tánaiste Simon Coveney, Greg Byrne, Justine Dwyer, Sean Johnston.

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Why

Waterford?

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NORTH QUAYS ECONOMY TO GROW

107% BY 2040

9,310 m2 HOTEL CONFERENCE

25% MORE IN COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL YIELDS THAN IN OTHER REGIONAL CITIES

POTENTIAL

100% INCREASE IN

VALUES BY 2030

1,400

CONSTRUCTION JOBS

30,000 m2 GREEN OPEN SPACE

11,000 m

2

OFFICE

18,211 m2

37,211 m2 RETAIL & LEISURE

2,300 PERMANENT JOBS

RESIDENTIAL

603,000 PEOPLE WITHIN A 60-MIN DRIVE

AT LEAST

50%

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MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES ACROSS ALL BUSINESS SECTORS

HOUSE PRICES

AVERAGE RENTS

LOWER THAN DUBLIN CITY

LOWER THAN SOUTH DUBLIN

54%

CITY POPULATION GROWTH TO 2040

DUBLIN

CHILDCARE

STUDENT POPULATION

ECONOMY

22%

TO GROW

8,000+ 107% AT WIT

LOWER THAN DUBLIN & CORK

60%

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

100+

ICT COMPANIES IN THE REGION

BY 2040

CAPITAL OF THE SOUTH EAST

COST OF LIVING

40-100%

LESS THAN OTHER REGIONAL CITIES

Pictured in Custom House Dublin is Minister for Housing, Planning & Local Government, Eoghan Murphy TD (centre) with (l-r) new group City Regions Ireland (CRI): Dave Hickey, President, Galway Chamber; Thomas McHugh, Director of Public Affairs, Cork Chamber; Mary Rose Burke, CEO Dublin Chamber; Dee Ryan, CEO, Limerick Chamber and Gerald Hurley, CEO, Waterford Chamber.

5 cities. 8 principles. A Shared Voice.

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ity Regions Ireland is a new group bringing together the Chambers of Commerce of Waterford, Cork, Dublin, Galway and Limerick – Ireland’s 5 cities as identified by the National Planning Framework, Ireland 2040. City Regions Ireland met recently with the Minister for Housing, Planning and Urban Development Eoghan Murphy TD and members of his department to outline what is needed to safeguard an ambitious urban future for Ireland’s City Regions.

In one voice, the 5 cities have devised a document detailing 8 principles, spanning infrastructure, housing, and planning to inform policy-making, maximise growth, and tackle the common issues and opportunities in our urban regions.

Here we look at a summary of the 8 principles and how they can help Waterford.

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1. PLAN FOR CORE DENSITY & REDUCE URBAN SPRAWL There needs to be an overall change in the planning process on all levels toward improved expediency and clarity in decision making. Furthermore, development projects for housing in urban areas that have been identified as suitable for redevelopment need to be acted on efficiently and in a transparent planning process.

The current planning application process is not fit for purpose for effective and timely city planning and development 2. INCREASE HOUSING SUPPLY Housing is an issue across all 5 cities. Planning in relation to housing needs to reflect the population and demographic requirements of cities and recognise the stage in development of each particular city. A targeted

design policy around city living with defined development standards, higher density on defined transport routes is by far a better and proactive solution to growing our cities. The solution of pushing a blanket density is not working outside Dublin and will only further slow the delivery of homes in the immediate future.

Our urban centres need to be able to house their student populations.

3. SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIVITY THROUGH OUR PORTS AND AIRPORTS A port is a vital international connection; the ports located in cities need to be classed as Tier 1 nationally. Investing in the capacity of the 5 cities’ central airports and regional airports in service of a city, including in runways and working to open new routes for ease of

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connectivity is essential to attract both foreign and domestic industry to establish in our cities.

4. DEVELOP TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE TO CONNECT OUR CITIES Investing in inter-city transport links will foster greater economic collaboration between Ireland’s cities, as well as greater links for tourism. As the economic engines of their regions, the cities need to have direct road and rail connection to one another.

5. INVEST IN PUBLIC TRANSPORT Public transport routes connecting essential parts of a city have a positive impact on local businesses and social inclusion, retailers, restaurants etc. as well as tourism to areas of local interest.

6. CREATE DESTINATIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION Each of our cities needs to be home to the best in third level education that the country can offer. For our cities to thrive, be innovative, forward-thinking and vibrant we must ensure their institutions of higher education are of the best standards. Considerable investment in the overall capacity of our universities, and in capital

equipment and upgrading of laboratories and research facilities is necessary. Higher Education Institutions with capabilities for research and innovation have the power to attract new industries and investment to a city, and have the power to create new indigenous industry.

A student population adds to a city, making it dynamic and contributing to the local economy.

In order for this to be of most benefit, our third level institutions need investment in public transport so they can be well-connected to the rest of the urban area.

7. REJUVENATE OUR CITY CENTRES City centres need a mix of retail, office, residential, green spaces and public realm and to be well-connected through a public transport system. They need to be attractive, safe and vibrant, by day and by night. Measures to rejuvenate city centres and develop a vibrant atmosphere should include tapping into the potential of residential apartments above shop fronts.

suffered from underinvestment and our cities are now operating at a high water capacity.

If our cities are to support industry and population growth, our water supply, wastewater and sewage treatment systems need investment.

Waste management systems need to be fit for purpose and need to be forward-thinking in approach for the future needs of our cities.

Investment in moving towards a more circular economy with our waste management is essential.

City Regions Ireland is working for the common goal of ensuring the country’s 5 cities are developed sustainably as the national and regional economic engines and to support a population projected in the National Planning Framework to grow by 25% in Dublin and 50% in the other four cities out to 2040.

8. MANAGE WATER AND WASTE The water supply to our cities is in need of investment and sustainable solutions. Our water system has

Going forward, for sustainability and to optimise potential growth, Government must focus on delivering targets for the 8 principles detailed above. Te urban agenda for the 5 cities needs to…

Make city planning for core density and adequate housing a priority

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Connect our cities, nationally and internally, through public transport, to an internationally competitive level

Invest in our international connections, air and sea

Make our cities vibrant and innovative through our institutes of higher education and by rejuvenating our centres

Ready our cities for current and future resource issues by investing in waste and water management solutions

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100 NEW JOBS for BAUSCH + LOMB Bausch + Lomb have announced 100 new jobs for Waterford, as part of a global expansion, with an additional 100 jobs in their Rochester NY plant. The company is adding multiple production lines at these two sites to support the manufacture of its innovative daily disposable silicone contact lenses. Bausch Health currently employs approximately 1,350 people in Waterford, with the increased investment in the Waterford site resulting in an additional 100 jobs by 2020.

“This investment is a testament to the efforts and commitment of all employees in the Waterford facility…I am looking forward to the coming years as a time of great opportunity and further growth.”

MARK HENNESSY SITE LEAD, BAUSCH + LOMB WATERFORD

“This adds to Ireland’s reputation in this sector.

The resulting increase in employment this expansion will create is very important for the South East Region.”

MARTIN SHANAHAN CEO, IDA IRELAND

“This is a welcome addition to the thriving manufacturing and pharmaceutical infrastructure already present in the South East Region. This investment represents further confidence in what Waterford and the South East has to offer to both domestic and international companies.”

KATHRYN KIELY WATERFORD CHAMBER PRESIDENT

“This investment will support the development of an important new line of contact lenses and represents a new chapter in the success story of collaboration and co-operation between the Rochester and Waterford sites.”

DAMIAN FINN VICE PRESIDENT, MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLY CHAIN, BAUSCH + LOMB WATERFORD

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WE BACK BELIEF Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. is an authorised agent and servicer of AIB Mortgage Bank in relation to origination and servicing of mortgage loans and mortgages. Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c and AIB Mortgage Bank are regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. These are standard warnings about your payments and your rates that we must give you: Warning: The cost of your monthly repayments may increase.

Warning: If you do not keep up your repayments you may lose your home.

Warning: If you do not meet the repayments on your loan, your account will go into arrears. This may affect your credit rating, which may limit your ability to access credit in the future.

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WARNING: YOUR HOME IS AT RISK IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP PAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR ANY OTHER LOAN SECURED ON IT. THE PAYMENT RATES ON THIS HOUSING LOAN MAY BE ADJUSTED BY THE LENDER FROM TIME TO TIME. (Applies to variable rates only) The amount you can borrow depends on how much you can afford to repay, typically no more than 35% of your disposable income but will depend on your individual circumstances. Factors considered include your income, financial status and evidence of your ability to repay (including capacity to repay at higher interest rates). Maximum loan amount is 90% of the property value.

Minimum loan amount is €25,000. Loans not available to people under 18. You must provide proof of income. Mortgage loans must be secured on the property. Mortgage protection and home insurance are required. You must pay for a valuation of your property. You must use a valuer from the list of AIB approved valuers and the valuation must be dated within 4 months of drawdown.

Legal fees will apply, these fees will be determined by negotiation with your solicitor. A typical €100,000, 20 year mortgage for an Owner Occupier Residential Property with LTV>50%<=80% will have a variable interest rate of 2.95% and APRC 3.01%, and 240 monthly repayments of €551.74. If the interest rate does not vary during the term of the mortgage, the total cost of credit i.e. the total amount repayable less than the amount of the loan would be €32,691.88 (inclusive of €150.00 and €65.00 valuation report fees and security release fee of €60.00). The total amount repayable would be €132,691.88. The effect of a 1% increase in interest rates for such a mortgage will add €50.93 to the monthly repayments. *Source Bonkers.ie June 2018. Lending criteria, terms and conditions will apply. For regulatory information, visit https://aib.ie/our-products/mortgages/Home-Mortgages-Regulatory-Information

Domestic and Local ECONOMIC OUTLOOK  By JIM POWER, Economist

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ollowing on from a very solid year in 2017, this year has also proved very positive for the Irish economy. It is likely that for 2018 as whole, economic growth as measured by gross domestic product (GDP) is likely to have expanded by at least 7 per cent. Of course, Irish GDP is seriously exaggerated by the balance sheet activities of segments of the multi-national base, but when adjusted for such anomalies, the underlying growth performance was solid.

The growth performance was pretty broadly based, with most sectors making a solid contribution to the growth backdrop.

Consumer spending continued to expand, but it is worth noting that the personal sector is still behaving in a relatively cautious manner.

Consumer confidence fell to a 46-month low in October reflecting this caution. While the volume of retail sales increased by 3.8 per cent in the first 10 months of the year, the growth in value terms was lower at just 2.8 per cent. This reflects the fact that retailers are still dealing with a consumer that is resistant to higher prices and is seeking value for money.

This consumer behaviour is due to the fact that personal finances are still stretched due to low wage growth for the past decade; a high personal tax burden; uncertainty relating to the impact of Brexit; and rapidly escalating house prices and rents that are soaking up disposable income, leaving less money available for other discretionary spending.

On the export side of the

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economy, the value of exports expanded by a very strong 12.2 per cent in the first nine months of the year. A note of caution is that exports to the UK were down by 4 per cent, reflecting slower growth in the UK economy and the weakness of sterling.

The most positive feature of the overall economic performance in 2018 was the labour market. In the year to September, the number of people at work in the economy increased by 66,700 or 3 per cent, taking total employment in the economy up to a new high of 2.27 million.

2019 Looking ahead to 2019, it is clear that the economy will be carrying considerable momentum forward from 2018. However, the challenges and risks for the coming year are quite obvious, assuming of course nothing unforeseen happens. The key domestic challenges include: • The imbalance between demand and supply in the housing market, which is putting considerable upward pressure on house prices and rents. It appears likely that house price inflation will moderate in 2019 due to affordability issues, but rents look set to remain under considerable upward pressure. Housing supply needs to increase.

• The pressure to increase expenditure on public services, particularly health, will remain strong and will pressurise the public finances. Ireland still has a dangerously high level of Government debt.

• As the economy steadily moves

towards full employment, wage pressures are likely to intensify and the recruitment and retention of workers will become a bigger challenge for all activities.

EXTERNAL RISKS The key external risks and challenges are likely to include: • The outlook for the global economy in 2019 looks more challenging. Growth in the US, UK and Euro Zone is likely to continue to ease. In the emerging world, a number of countries are in trouble, including Argentina, Venezuela, Brazil, Turkey and Pakistan.

• President Trump’s proclivity towards trade protectionism does pose a significant potential threat to the global economy.

Hopefully sanity will prevail.

• Global geopolitics look very risky at the moment, with Russia, and the rise of the right across the EU a significant challenge.

• The possibility of higher official European Central Bank (ECB) interest rates later in 2019. The ECB stated six months ago a belief that rates would not have to be increased until the end of the summer of 2019, but it is possible based on recent slower growth in the Euro Zone, that rates might just remain on hold throughout 2019.

• Corporate debt levels are very high in China and the US. • Global corporation tax developments have the potential to undermine Ireland’s foreign direct investment (FDI) model.

• After a very strong nine-year

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‘bull run’ global equity markets look vulnerable.

• Whatever the eventual outcome with Brexit, it does pose a considerable threat to the UK and Irish economies.

There are always risk factors out there that will need careful watching, but on balance it does appear that growth in Ireland in 2019 looks set to be softer thann 2018, but a reasonably strong level of economic activity still looks the most likely outcome. However, we do need to manage the economy and the public finances in a very prudent manner.

LOCAL & REGIONAL ECONOMY In Waterford and the South East, the economic environment has definitely improved on the back of the stronger national economy.

However, it is clear that there are still considerable economic challenges. In the third quarter of 2018, the South East had the highest regional level of unemployment at 8.6 per cent of the labour force, compared to a national average of 6 per cent.

The most positive development in Waterford in recent years has

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been the unmitigated success of the Waterford Greenway. It has transformed Dungarvan and Kilmacthomas, but to date the impact on Waterford City has been less obvious. However, the potential looks very significant.

The tourism offering in County Waterford is now as good if not better than any other county in the country. We just need to continue to market the beautiful county aggressively.

For Waterford and the South East, all stakeholders will need to work hard and work together to help the region exploit its real potential. Key ingredients for success will have to include a proper port strategy in the South East; the development of Waterford Airport; the development of the North Quays; and the upgrading of the status of WIT. Waterford City in particular needs to send out a strong message that it is a probusiness environment that is open for business.

Jim Power is a graduate of University College, Dublin with a BA in Economics & Politics, and a Master of Economic Science Degree. He writes regular columns in both The Irish Examiner and The Sunday Business Post online edition and contributes to numerous other newspapers and magazines on an occasional basis.

He is also a frequent contributor to radio and TV on a variety of different shows. His first book ‘Picking up the Pieces’ was published by Blackhall Publishing in November 2009.

Jim will be delighted to discuss any upcoming projects with which he might be able to assist you.

Phone: 01 499 0097 Email: jim@jimpowereconomics.ie Web: www.jimpowereconomics.ie Twitter: @JimPowerEcon

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New wheels in motion at GARRETT G

arrett Motion Inc. (NYSE: GTX), a cutting-edge technology provider that enables vehicles to become safer, more connected, efficient and environmentally friendly, is now an independent company following its successful spinoff from Honeywell.

Garrett’s Waterford plant is located within the IDA Industrial Estate on Cork Road, and will celebrate its 40 years of operations in 2019.

“Garrett has gone through many changes in its 40-year history since we were originally called Garrett Ireland Limited before becoming part of the Honeywell group,” said Plant Manager Pat MacNamara.

“We are proud to have hundreds of employees in Waterford manufacturing turbo wheels for the automotive industry that are shipped all around the world. Our customers include all the main car manufactures: BMW, Audi, PSA, Ford, Volvo, and Nissan among others.

Chances are most turbocharged cars in the city use a part made from right here in our Waterford plant. We are very proud to be part of the Garrett – Advancing Motion brand and to be moving forward as a dynamic, new company.”

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Garrett CEO and President Olivier Rabiller led Garrett’s executive leadership team in marking a new era in the more than 60-year history of the company by ringing the opening bell above the trading floor at the New York Stock Exchange on 1st October 2018.

“This is a memorable milestone for a company that already celebrates more than six decades as an automotive technology pioneer, inventor and innovator,” Rabiller said. “We have a robust and talented organisation of world-class people, and we have established a strong position for providing differentiated technologies that are in demand.

“In leveraging our rich heritage as Honeywell Transportation Systems, we have evolved Garrett into a new dynamic and forwardthinking company. The Garrett name has been synonymous with advancing motion by revolutionising turbocharger technology that has become foundational to modern internal combustion engines. Now, as an independent company, Garrett will vigorously pursue opportunities to provide electric boosting and automotive software solutions addressing

Garrett’s plant at the IDA Industrial Estate, Waterford

global macro issues, including more stringent fuel economy regulations and increased connectivity, which are heavily driving future vehicle development.”

Globally Garrett has more than 7,500 employees including some 1,200 engineers contributing to 1,400 issued or pending patents.

In 2017, Garrett revenues were approximately $3.1 billion.

More information on Garrett is available on its new website at www.garrettmotion.com.

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IDA confirms regional commitment A

s IDA Ireland continues to push Waterford and the South East in terms of foreign direct investment, speaking at the Waterford Chamber Annual Dinner, Chairman Frank Ryan was clear that “effective collaboration is the secret to success in the 21st century”.

Paying special reference to the ongoing agenda of the Technological University, Mr Ryan said: “Education is a Key Enabler of Growth. Today, merit enables progress. Ireland is a developed economy and in a developed economy knowledge is power. All citizens have a major contribution to make to the Ireland of tomorrow, to a shared prosperity, based on a shared responsibility.

“In the years ahead the role each of us will play in the workplace and in the Irish economy will largely be determined by the knowledge we possess and the skills we develop.

“So education and knowledge will not only directly impact

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employment prospects but in a collective sense will determine the very future economic performance of Waterford and the South East Region. Consequently, the future of Waterford Institute of Technology is fundamental to economic development in the region.”

In light of the theme of the evening being ‘Think Global, Act Local’, Mr Ryan spoke of the importance of existing and emerging markets, saying, “We live today in an interconnected world.

Our future is tied to the economies of other countries.

“Over the next decade our economic future will be primarily linked to the economy of the United Kingdom, the United States of America and the European Union.

“But Ireland’s world is changing and over the next several decades our economic and cultural relations with the People’s Republic of China, India, Japan and many other countries will increase and

intensify. Ireland continues to attract foreign direct investment.

Total direct employment in IDA supported companies now stands at over 210,000 people, the highest on record. Exports from Enterprise Ireland supported companies now exceeds €21 billion, the highest on record.

“We must continue to reach out to the international community to strengthen existing relationships and to build these new partnerships. Mutual respect must continue to be the currency of our engagement.”

Mr Ryan commended the leadership being shown by Waterford Chamber in terms of driving collaboration through industry engagement and networking.

“I wish to assure Waterford Chamber of the continued active commitment of IDA Ireland to the attraction of foreign direct investment to Waterford and the South East Region,” he concluded.

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Taking extracts from Mr Ryan’s address to over 300 business people at the Annual Dinner, Lynda Lawton looks at what exactly is the IDA remit and what they are doing for the region.

WHAT IS IDA IRELAND? IDA Ireland is a national development agency and our mandate from Government is to attract foreign direct investment to every region of Ireland.

Simply put, we work to attract overseas companies to Ireland, to help them achieve a smooth, fast and successful setup and in due course the expansion of their operations in Ireland.

CLIENT COMPANIES IN THE SOUTH EAST The portfolio of IDA supported companies in Waterford and the South East is hugely significant and today the region has become a key strategic base for global companies of scale.

These valued client companies continue to expand operations and extend and deepen the global mandate they fulfil for their parent companies.

Waterford is home to thirty seven companies, directly supported by IDA Ireland, employing 6,850 people.

Companies like Sanofi, Teva, OPKO Eirgen, Eurofins, West Pharmaceuticals, Bausch & Lomb, Honeywell, Sun Life Financial but to name a few.

The South East region is home to seventy five companies, directly supported by IDA Ireland, employing 14,785 people. During 2017, IDA client companies in the South East increased employment by 9.2% being the highest percentage growth rate across all regions in Ireland.

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Back in 2015 IDA Ireland announced its current five-year strategy. For the first time, this new strategy set ambitious investment

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targets for each region across Ireland, a 30% - 40% increase of investments in each region.

In 2015, the Government announced that it would support the new IDA strategy with a dedicated €150 million property investment plan spread out over five years.

IDA commenced this build programme here in Waterford building the first of our Advanced Technology Buildings in Butlerstown. OPKO Healthcare, who many of you know as Eirgen Pharma, purchased that building.

Such is the commitment of IDA Ireland to Waterford that construction on a second Advance Technology Unit began in June 2018. We look forward to marketing this property through our global network to attract more business to Waterford.

The additional funding from Government for property has also been used to make investments in utility intensive sites in regional locations. Not too far from here in Belview, IDA recently acquired more lands beside our existing

business park on which the Glanbia infant formula plant is located. We are currently undertaking Master Planning of this new site.

The South East region has an extremely strong value proposition and it is for this reason that we have been successful in attracting new investment to the region.

Driving investment to regional locations is at the very core of the strategic mission of the Agency.

Since January 2015 IDA Ireland has announced twenty investments for the South East and those investments have an associated 1,781 jobs. Waterford has recently seen announcements by key companies such as the Eurofins expansion in Dungarvan and West Pharmaceuticals official opening of its global centre of excellence at Knockhouse.

It is because of the collective engagement of all the stakeholders here in the South East that IDA has been successful in the attraction of investment to this region.

Brendan McDonald, South East Regional Manager, IDA Ireland; An Tánaiste, Simon Coveney; Kathryn Kiely, President, Waterford Chamber; Cllr Declan Doocey, Mayor of Waterford City & County; AnnMarie Tierney La Roux, Head of Regional Development, IDA Ireland; Frank Ryan, Chairman, IDA Ireland; Senator Paudie Coffey.

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aterford Chamber, working in partnership with the Local Enterprise Office Waterford, Waterford City Council and the Waterford Business Group, has recently launched its Shop Local campaign for local businesses in Waterford City and the surrounding area. The main aim of this initiative is to encourage the public to support the local economy and ensure local employment by spending money in retail, hospitality and service providers throughout Waterford.

Waterford Chamber is supporting the Shop Local campaign through the Waterford Gift Voucher

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scheme which is accepted in over 130 businesses around Waterford.

The Chamber is also encouraging Waterford-based companies to use these vouchers for employee reward schemes. Members of the public can purchase vouchers at the Book Centre, Waterford and employers can order online at waterfordchamber.ie/shop or by contacting the Chamber at 051 872639.

In conjunction with the Waterford Gift Voucher, the Chamber and its partners have also launched a dedicated Shop Local campaign through a social media video series which features a selection of Waterford business

owners. The aim of this series is to highlight local businesses and how they contribute to the vibrancy and local economy within Waterford.

The series is being shared via Waterford In Your Pocket social media channels throughout the month of December.

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aterford Chamber is delighted to support the WLR ‘Be a Little Star’ Christmas Appeal this year in association with the Society of the St. Vincent de Paul in the hope of raising funds which will go directly to the society’s ongoing services in the local community.

The ‘Be a Little Star’ campaign will run on-air on WLR throughout December and will consist of several key events this year. These events will include the previously popular ‘Red to Work’ day whereby hundreds of schools, companies and businesses in the city and county will wear red on Friday, 14th December in support of the appeal.

All Chamber members are encouraged to sign up to take part through www.chritmasappeal.ie.

Waterford Chamber CEO, Gerald Hurley stated: “We are delighted to support such a worthy cause again this year, which provides such vital services to those less fortunate in our community. Christmas is a time of generosity and kindness and I am encouraging the Waterford business community to get behind this wonderful initiative.”

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Roisin Ferris, WLR Events Manager for the appeal says “Christmas should be a time of great joy for everyone and we here at WLR relish in the festivities in December from playing Christmas music to passing on greetings to family and friends. However, there is another side to Christmas as many are living in hard times and we should not forget those in need at this time of year. Through our campaign we hope to inform the community of the many services the SVP provide locally and in turn assist in raising funds through a number of different events we host during the Christmas period.”

Funds raised through the 2018 Christmas Radio Appeal go towards food and fuel for the needy of the City and County but will also assist with the provision of many vital services the SVP provide. These services assist in ensuring; • Children in less well-off families have money for school books, uniforms and shoes.

• Students from disadvantaged homes are helped with college fees and transport.

• Low income families have

access to suitable childcare that allows both parents work.

• The very real and increasing homeless problem that exists around the county is effectively tackled by the St. Vincent De Pauls Men’s Hostel.

The Christmas Radio Appeal will be hosted by WLR FM presenters and will run throughout the month of December. For a list of events see www.ChristmasAppeal.ie. You can also make a €4 donation by texting appeal to 50300.

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Irish Ambassador to Canada, Kevin Vickers with Mayor of South Dublin, Paul Gogarty and the team behind the Family Mediation Project.

The POWER of MEDIATION Dr Róisín O’Shea, Partner in Arc Mediation and board member of the Mediator’s Institute of Ireland, is a mentor on Waterford Chamber's Regional Leaders Programme. Here Róisin talks to Lynda Lawton about her passion for mediation, her ongoing interest in legal research and reform, and the future of mediation in Ireland.

Q: We in the Chamber first knew you as a watercolour artist. When did you start your career as a mediator?

A: My own difficult experience of the Irish Court system after my marriage broke down in 2004 led me back to college as a mature student to study law. As I progressed through my degree at Waterford Institute of Technology, I realised that litigating was the least effective mechanism to resolve a dispute, and in my final year in 2008 I decided to train as a mediator. From that point on I was hooked, I took to mediation like a duck to water.

My life experience and people skills were hugely beneficial and having sufficient legal knowledge meant that I understood the legal context of a dispute. When you write an agreement to resolve a dispute, it’s important to

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ensure that it is capable of legal enforcement, if that is what the parties want.

Q: Tell me about your PhD which was published in 2014?

A: At the end of my marriage I was at a crossroads. From the time I graduated from NCAD in 1981 I had been self-employed selling and licensing my paintings, but I was emotionally drained and I just wanted to stop what I had been doing and give myself time to reflect on what I wanted from life.

Going back to college on a full-time basis was an exciting and welcome distraction. To my surprise I discovered that there was an academic hiding behind the paintbrushes and I enjoyed learning and discovering that side of myself.

I found the study of law to be very similar to painting. A legal problem is like starting a painting

with a blank page in front of me, my paintbrushes and paints are the tools I use to bring the concept from my brain to the page, and as I work the image resolves itself.

Law is incredibly organic and malleable, and almost every problem or dispute, can resolve through understanding that context with the extra colour of fairness.

Once I had completed my law degree, I intended to re-commence painting primarily while doing some mediation work, but life intervened again in the form of the then Chief Justice of Canada Beverley McLachlan who urged me to undertake a PhD. I had to have a source of income, so doing a PhD was only an option if I secured funding. To my surprise I was awarded a scholarship by the Irish Research Council and I spent the next four years observing family law cases in the Circuit Court, and practising and researching

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mediation both in Ireland and abroad.

Q: You won multiple awards as a mature law student, what was driving you on?

A: I felt I had gained some insights and I wanted to engage in the debate around legal reform. In particular I saw the destructive effect of conflict and gained an understanding that the primary effect of the onset of litigation was to fuel a conflict, rather than defusing it. I participated in debates, submitted essays and proposals for international competitions. I wanted to be part of the dialogue and to advocate for alternatives to litigation.

Q: You’re an artist, an academic and a mediator, how do you manage your time?

A: Luckily there are seven days in a week, and I use all of them! I ring-fence at least one day a week for ongoing research. I keep the weekends for painting, and my publisher Printcom manages the sales of my licensed work. The rest of the week I am mediating.

Q: Why did you become a mediator?

A: Many years ago I was fortunate enough to be invited to join an informal “committee” by Dublin publican Dessie Hynes, which included the U.S. team appointed

by President Clinton to negotiate the Good Friday Agreement. The meetings with the U.S. team and various other invited parties took

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place in the basement of Dessie’s pub ‘Hynes’ on Baggot St, which he called ‘Roisin’s Kitchen’. I was greatly struck by George Mitchel whose style of negotiating was subtle but powerfully effective, and when I did the mediation training course, the pieces just fell into place, and it felt like a perfect fit. In 2009 I did my first mediation case and while the experience was daunting, it provided incredible job satisfaction.

emailed to clients for review. Our process consists of face-to-face sessions, telephone discussions, email communications and Skype calls. A typical working day starts at 9.30am and we usually finish by about 7.00pm. Some days we finish much later as we occasionally see clients outside of normal business hours.

Q: What does a day in the life of a mediator look like?

A: In 2010 Shane Dempsey and I established Arc Mediation. At that point Shane was involved in IT Dr O'Shea speaking at the ‘Better decisions in private family law’ seminar in London, February 2018. research and I was doing my PhD. Our intention was to establish and drive on a mediation business and turn Q: Is there anything the general it into a full-time activity for both public misunderstands about of us which became a reality by your profession?

2013, and we then started to train and build a team of consultant A: The most common misundermediators. We work in male and standing is the belief that mediation female co-mediation teams. Usually is some form of counselling or one person with legal knowledge, therapy. It is not. The commencethe other with numerical and ment of the Mediation Act 2017 logistical skills. has gone a long way to remIt is a very strange job. There edy misunderstandings about the are really no repeat customers if profession, with clear definitions you do a good job, and you rely describing Mediation, the role of on word of mouth and referrals. the Mediator, setting out the reWe usually schedule no more than quirements for confidentiality and two face-to-face sessions a day, or voluntariness, what an Agreement one settlement session. In between to Mediate should look like, what a those sessions we will be working settlement is and most importantly on draft agreements which are that any agreement drafted by a

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mediator should be capable of legal enforcement if the parties wish it to be legally binding.

I see mediation as a pragmatic step-by-step process, that identifies all the issues, quantifies assets where necessary, and explores all options to try and come to a resolution, whether it is a workplace dispute, a business partnership dispute, the end of a marriage or a dispute about business succession. The beauty of mediation is that it is a selfdetermining confidential process, no arbitrary outcome is imposed by a third party.

Q: You are involved in ongoing research, can you tell us about that?

A: I am currently the Principal Investigator for The Family Mediation Project, a research initiative at WIT which is test-running

a mediation model that I developed along with my colleague Dr Sinead Conneely, and we launched phase 5 in Dublin this year. We have presented at several international conferences including Nuffield Foundation’s ‘Better decisions in private family law…’ seminar in London in February this year and we will be presenting our findings at the AFCC annual conference in Toronto in May 2019. Sinead and I were invited as “relevant stakeholders” by the Department of Justice to make submissions on the Mediation Act 2017, and we are carrying out research with Ministerial consent in the District Court.

We are particularly interested in seeing what kinds of disputes are coming to court and whether mediation has been tried. We are also working on submissions for the oversight and regulation of the mediation profession in Ireland.

Q: You’re a mentor in the Regional Leaders Programme, what guidance would you like to give to other entrepreneurs or future leaders?

A: Be willing to challenge yourself and step outside of your comfort zone. If you’re passionate about the work you do, others will follow your lead. Build your business or position on hard work and expert knowledge, and keep adding to your knowledge. Taking risks to develop a business is necessary, but don’t risk it all. Put sufficient building blocks in place to weather adversity, but be fearless in aiming for the stars.

Arc Mediation 9 Wallace House, Canada Street, Waterford Tel: 051 348336 Email: info@arcmedlaw.com Web: www.arcmedlaw.com

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arolla is a payroll software which has been designed and brought to market by a husband and wife team based in Waterford. Mark Ogilvie and Claire Brennan returned to Claire’s native Tramore from Auckland, New Zealand in 2014. Through Mark’s consultancy business, they saw the opportunity to write software that could fully integrate with accounting software such as Xero whilst meeting the Ireland specific challenges of GDPR and PAYE modernisation.

PAYE modernisation is the biggest overhaul of the PAYE system since the 60s. Revenue aims to provide a more user-friendly, accurate and time efficient system not only for themselves but for employers and all taxpayers. All current P forms (P30, P45, P60 etc) are to be removed. The current P2C form is to be replaced with a Revenue Payroll Notification’s (RPN) from January 2019.

The following is a brief overview of how submissions to ROS will work post PAYE modernisation with a software package that works directly with ROS such as Parolla.

1. Enter any new employees to Parolla.

2. Retrieve latest Revenue Payroll Notification (RPN) from ROS. 3. Enter hours/rates/expenses/deductions of your employees.

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Mark Ogilvie & Claire Brennan 4. Process the payroll.

5. Submit the Payroll Submission Request (PSR) to ROS on or before the pay day.

6. Email payslips and pay employees.

7. A monthly statement will be sent via ROS on the fifth day of the following month.

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Encourage your employees to log into their My Account via www.revenue.ie or the newly created Rev App. They will need their PPS number /your company number.

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Employees to Revenue, and your employees don’t log into My Account, then you will need to complete a P46 or P45 (3) for employees not on your P2C. • Revenue recommends that you no longer pay employees on a Nett to Gross basis where possible as it may cause expense to the employee/ employer.

Ideally, make your pay run cycle “In Arrears” as the new system requires reporting on or before payment.

The last P60s and P35s will still need to be submitted in January/February 2019.

Have a ROS certificate on the PC that you are going to be running your Payrolls, the certificates are transferable.

If you need to Split payrolls talk to Revenue to ensure inappropriate individuals don’t have access to sensitive information.

Parolla will be running a PAYE Modernisation lunch-time interactive session on 6th December and training sessions in mid-December. To register for a free training session, or for further details contact c.brennan@parolla.ie or 089 2219325 or www.parolla.ie

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Building a community at WHAT IS BOXWORKS? Created by Jim ‘Flash’ Gordon and Emer Ward-Powell, Boxworks Co.Work.Space is a creative and innovative space designed to encourage, sharing of knowledge, resources and facilities for entrepreneurs, freelancers, start-ups, sole traders and SMEs while providing them with a state-of-theart work environment.

Starting as a chef in the Ard Rí Hotel in the 80s, Flash is no stranger to business and is currently Proprietor of Revolution Craft & Whiskey Bar and Oskar’s Bar on the Dunmore Road. Emer Ward-Powell, is an Artist, Designer, Co. Founder and Facilitator of Boxworks Co.Work.Space.

THE DESIGN The design philosophy was based on affordable, simple to use workspace, geared to how we communicate and interact in today’s connected world, providing the user with a creative environment, a community of individuals committed to hard work, and an ethos of collaboration and business sustainability.

WHAT DO I GET? Boxworks offers a low-cost, low risk, no lease, flexible business, incubation space for creative professionals and entrepreneur.

Entrepreneurs can avail of desks or private offices, complete with heating, lighting, 400mb broadband, reception area, meeting rooms, city centre parking, bean-to-cup coffee on tap and all from €250 per month!

WHY A CO-WORKING SPACE? Rather than working alone in an office or working from home,

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Jim 'Flash' Gordon and Emer Ward-Powell

coworking spaces offer a friendly face to business. Entrepreneurs work 30% more efficiently, have 37% more leads and of course 80% more sociable outreach. Most of our networking is done over a coffee in the kitchen with regular visits from the Local Enterprise Office, IDA, South East BIC and Crystal Valley Tech.

WHAT IS THE VISION FOR BOXWORKS? Our long-term vision is to be that industry leader, that creative hub which provides support, encourages open discussion on challenges, passions, and successes, shares knowledge, builds networks for like-minded people, and in turn, allow our members the opportunity to grow their company at varying levels of performance in a creative and innovation environment, of a collaborative community of like-minded people doing exciting things.

NETWORKING PROJECTS Current networking includes BOI Scholarship Desks; Waterford Tech Meetup; STEAMWORKS (Science, Technology, Enterprise, Arts & Media) meetup, Waterford Founder Friday (in association with the BOI & Revolution Bar), SEBIC; and more recently, Waterford Chamber. Other exciting collaborative projects are in the pipeline for 2019 which we will be promoting shortly after the New Year. So, for now it’s ‘Mum’s the Word’.

HOW DOES THE BUILDING HELP WORK? Boxworks is designed to encourage individuals working from within the space to connect, share knowledge and collaborate. The spatial design is people-centered, encouraging inspiring creative work and communication, so the more the space allows people interact within it, the more collaboration is created within the space.

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Introducing

BOXWORKS 2 Located in John's Lane, Boxworks 2 is based on the original design but with an emphasis on providing an alternative design for the growing company looking for that space to expand.

“Already some of our coworkers have grown from 1 or 2 to 10 people within the two-year period that we have been in operation,” said Flash.

“These companies have had to move on and out into the outskirts of the city in order to find that space that could facilitate them.

So, designing Boxworks 2 allows us to capture that market by creating a sister building that would provide the same creative environment but geared towards larger organisations up to 15 members. The space still relates to the coworker preference to be within the hub of a city centre, and a design which remains grounded in the coworker ethos.”

FACILITIES Boxworks 2 has a choice of 17 office spaces, large reception area and a large open kitchen area. We are also providing a training/meeting room with AV equipment and full catering facilities from coffee to buffet lunch and finger food. In addition, we are adding a soundproof podcast room that can be booked by the hour/day/week.

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Adult Orthodontics A discreet path to a beautiful smile  By DR. MARY O’KEEFFE, O'Keeffe Orthodontics

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raditionally orthodontics has been seen as a treatment associated with children and teenagers to improve their teeth and smile. Whilst young adolescents remain the largest segment of patients receiving orthodontic treatment, there has been a noticeable increase in demand amongst adult patients for orthodontic treatment.

In today's society, a person's teeth and smile are important components of facial attractiveness, which can markedly affect self-esteem and self-image. The mouth is an important area that draws attention in verbal and non-verbal communication and interpersonal interactions. Several studies have shown that facial attractiveness affects interpersonal success, particularly in school and employment settings.

Lingual Braces Adults unhappy with their dental appearance can be self-conscious and exhibit low self-esteem as a result of their perception of their appearance. In our experience adults seek orthodontic treatment for a wide variety of reasons including aesthetic, social, functional, and psychological concerns.

ORTHODONTIC ADVANCES There have been fantastic advances

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in orthodontic treatments, training and technology that have allowed orthodontists to continually improve the treatment offered to their patients. Advances in discreet orthodontics and the variety of treatment options available have made undergoing orthodontic treatment as an adult more attractive. These include: • Ceramic braces: (clear train track braces on the front of the teeth which are less visible to others) • Lingual braces: (braces on the back of the teeth which cannot be seen) • Clear removable braces: (aligners, such as Invisalign) From the orthodontists’ viewpoint, adults are excellent patients as they are highly motivated to achieve a fantastic result and usually exhibit high levels of co-operation and oral hygiene.

In addition, orthodontic treatment in adults can facilitate other treatments as part of a multidisciplinary treatment approach.

This may include using orthodontic treatment to upright neighbouring teeth to facilitate implant placement or bridgework, or moving teeth to relieve crowding to facilitate oral hygiene and improve oral health.

Rose of Tralee, Kirsten Mate Maher CAN I AFFORD IT? A factor to consider prior to commencing orthodontic treatment is cost. Variations within payment plans are now available, with the total cost paid in full by the time the treatment is concluded, reducing the financial burden of paying a large lump sum payment.

Additionally, tax relief is available at the standard rate of 20% on orthodontic fees paid through the Med 2 scheme.

A beautiful smile can empower you and give you a fantastic feeling of confidence. It’s never too late to get that dream smile!

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Movers & Shakers New appointments in the Waterford business community

JONATHAN FLYNN

SIOBHAN OATES

OWEN BYRNE

Digital Marketing Manager Márla Communications

Business Consultant South East BIC

General Manager Waterford & Tramore Racecourse

Jonathan Flynn joins the team having worked in the Digital Marketing sphere for over 10 years.

A passion to fully develop his skills has resulted in Jonathan acquiring a diverse range of digital marketing experience from working in a wide spectrum of businesses and industries in Ireland, Canada and Australia. Jonathan has honed his digital marketing skills through understanding the unique requirements of each individual business and delivering strategies that work for them.

“A lot of companies ask me – what exactly does digital marketing mean? Simply put, digital marketing captures any online communication, including mobile optimised websites, SEO, social media strategy, Google ad campaigns, digital display advertising and email marketing.

Successful digital marketing requires a very clear understanding of a client’s business, a detailed plan and ongoing analysis and iteration. As a business, if you are not communicating with your customers through digital platforms, you and your business will become less and less relevant.”

Siobhán Oates joins South East BIC as Business Consultant with responsibility for Finance.

Her role is to advise and assist entrepreneurial clients on all aspects of business planning & development with specific focus on financial modelling and planning. In her business consultancy capacity, Siobhán will work with entrepreneurs at all stages of their development, from initial concept to launch, commercialisation and beyond, addressing funding requirements and preparing them for investor-readiness. She is a native of Ferrybank, Waterford.

Commenting on Siobhán’s appointment, Aidan Shine, CEO South East BIC said, “Siobhán’s extensive financial and accounting background offers the clients of South East BIC a wealth of experience and support particularly in financial modelling and planning, but also in business strategy and development. Her years of experience in both industry and practice will be an invaluable asset to any entrepreneur at the early stages of innovation and launch. We are delighted to have someone of her calibre on board.”

Owen Byrne has been appointed as General Manager at Tramore Racecourse taking over from Sue Phelan who was in the position for 19 years. Owen brings a wealth of experience in both horseracing and event management having previously held the position of Racecourse Marketing Support Manager with Horseracing Ireland and heading up the marketing function at our very own Winterval festival.

Speaking on his appointment, Owen said, “I am delighted to take on the challenge of General Manager at Tramore Racecourse following on from the fantastic work completed by Sue Phelan.

We are in a very exciting phase of investment at present with our new entrance building and development of a new stable yard to be completed for our New Year’s Day meeting.”

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T H E N E W M A ZDA6 R E D E F I N I N G E X P EC TAT I O N S Book a test drive today, call us on 051 857717.

GEORGE CORBETT MOTORS Cork Road, Waterford Tel: 051 857717 www.georgecorbettmotors.com

Available from just €31,945 Model shown may not be to Ireland specification. Colours and some exterior and/or interior elements may differ from the actual model. The prices quoted are Ex-Works and Exclude delivery & related charges. Metallic and Mica paint are extra. Offers valid until 31st January 2019 on selected models while stocks last at participating retailers. Mazda reserves the rights to amend and change offers without prior notice. Offer terms and conditions apply.

Maturity, elegance and refinement: the new Mazda6

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he latest generation of the new Mazda6 Saloon and Tourer showcases a comprehensive range of carefully considered revisions and enhancements which cement the company flagship's rightful position at the head of the Mazda model range. Starting from €31,945 and with fuel efficiency as low as 4.4l/100km, the new Mazda6 has been refined inside and out and offers drivers a suite of new technology and safety features.

The exceptional maturity and elegance of the exterior design evident in the signature 3D grille and detailed light clusters is complimented by a human-centred, ergonomically superb interior. Not only is the cabin more refined, quiet and comfortable than ever, but has also been updated to offer occupants the very latest in multimedia connectivity on an 8-inch centre screen.

New technologies boost the performance of all SKYACTIV

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powertrains to maximise efficiency and power with additional engine options offering customers more choice to better suit their needs. The new Mazda6 will offer a choice of two SKYACTIV-G 2.0 litre petrol engines available in either 145PS or 165PS. A new SKYACTIV-D 2.2 litre diesel engine with 184PS will accompany the frugal yet sporty 2.2D 150PS option. Both petrol and diesel engines are available in either manual or automatic transmissions.

Cabin noise is now quieter and more pleasant than ever with road noise, vibrations and harshness further reduced via thicker body panels, natural sound smoother technology and noise absorbing materials to create a truly premium feel. The range of i-ACTIVSENSE safety systems has also been broadened such as updated Mazda Radar Cruise Control, Projected Active Driving Display with integrated Satellite Navigation, Adaptive LED Headlights and Blind

Spot Monitoring all as standard.

Intelligent Speed Assistance and 360° parking view monitor are available on higher spec grades.

John Perry, Managing Director of Mazda Ireland commented; “The outgoing Mazda6 has been such a successful car it has continuously received praise as one of the leading cars in its segment, aesthetically and as a driving experience. Refinements to the new Mazda6 raise its profile as a segment leader and a true alternative to premium rivals. Not only has the design, engine line up and technology been upgraded, driving dynamics have also been improved to further strengthen the engaging driving experience provided by Mazda's unique, Jinba Ittai, carand-driver-as-one philosophy. The new Mazda6 should be a genuine consideration for any driver looking for a premium yet fun to drive offering, even in the era of SUV and crossover dominance.”

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First national smoveyMED training course held at WIT Arena T

ramore native Irene Treacy has been steadily building her Smovey Health business over the past number of years and recently hosted Ireland’s first smoveyMED practitioner course at WIT Arena, with the support of Waterford Chamber Skillnet.

Speaking at the event, Irene, who has the Irish franchise for Smovey said: “I am so thrilled to be able to bring this amazing tool to Ireland, which is having extraordinary health benefits for a range of people from seniors to infants. I love that I can run this business in my home town of Tramore, host the training in Waterford for a national audience. Getting the support of Waterford Chamber Skillnet for this training course was superb and greatly appreciated.”

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The participants on the course came from a variety of backgrounds, including medical, health, holistic and fitness professionals who all want to help their patients and clients experience the benefits of smoveyMED. Dr. Philip McMillian, who is an international speaker and authority on Dementia, travelled from the UK for the training and said he is amazed at the benefits of Smovey.

“I have only been using it myself for the past three months and already see great benefits with it and after the training this weekend, I can see how I can introduce it to lots more people.”

Austrian Smovey trainer Gerda Dealunay facilitated the two day training course, and complimented both Irene and Waterford Chamber

Skillnet for their collaboration.

Patrick Hanley, Chartered Physiotherapist with three clinics in Cork, also said: “I have been working with Smovey for some time and very excited to learn all about smoveyMED and the research behind it and believe it will help lots of my clients”.

Such was the success of the first national smoveyMED practitioner training, that a second has just been announced for 23rd and 24th February, again in WIT Arena.

If you are a health or fitness professional and interested in becoming a smoveyMED practitioner, email admin@smoveyhealth.com for full brochure.

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New Ophthalmology Services now available in the Southeast “ The eye is incredibly complex and delicate. We set up this clinic

to provide personalised and specialist ophthalmic care in a relaxed setting for the people of the South East.

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Introducing the Eye & Face Clinic A new ophthalmology and aesthetic clinic has opened in Waterford. Based in the Williamstown Centre, it is run by surgeons John Doris and Janice Brady, who also work at University Hospital Waterford and are experts in their fields. As the name suggests, the Eye and Face Clinic offers specialist ophthalmology services as well as aesthetic treatments.

An enhanced level of patient care Our aim is to offer the highest quality care to people across the southeast and beyond. We want to provide all patients with an enhanced level of service through easy direct access and top-quality facilities. Also, under the Community Ophthalmic Services Scheme, we are eligible to see adult medical card holders for a medical eye exam.

Ophthalmic Services:

Surgeons John Doris and Janice Brady, who also work at University Hospital Waterford, are experts in their fields.

John Doris, Consultant Retinal Surgeon

• Glaucoma • Dry/Irritated Eyes • Cataract • Eyelid Problems • Flashes & Floaters • Macular Degeneration

John Doris is a consultant retinal surgeon with over 20 years’ experience in ophthalmology, including the world-famous Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. He has a particular interest in complicated cataract surgery and surgical retinal disease such as retinal detachments, macular holes and treatment of floaters.

Aesthetic Services Janice Brady, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

Anti-wrinkle Injections Blepharospasm Migraine Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating) Skin Peels Medical Skincare Lip Enhancement Brow Lift & Tear Troughs Liquid Face Lift Hands, Neck & Decolletage

Janice Brady is a consultant ophthalmic surgeon with sub-speciality training in glaucoma and oculoplastics (the treatment of skin and tissues around the eye). As well as providing medical ophthalmology services, she treats people with conditions such as acne scarring, sun damage, migraine and excessive sweating.

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Tel: 051 582 220 | Web: www.eyeandfaceclinic.ie | Email: info@eyeandfaceclinic.ie

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Roll of honour CARTER’S CHOCOLATE CAFÉ Won two Silver Awards for their Coconut and Raspberry Chocolate Bites, and Carter's Real Lemonade.

Waterford food producers WIN BIG at Blas Na hÉireann Local producers win 19 awards at Blas Na hÉireann Irish Food Producer awards Blas na hÉireann The Irish Food Awards are Ireland’s largest competition for quality food and drink. 2018 was a bumper year for Waterford with eleven local producers bringing home nineteen awards. The Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards are the biggest blind tasting of produce in the country with research indicating that the Blas accreditation has the highest recognition amongst Irish consumers and using the award logo on packs encourages shoppers to buy these products. It is their guarantee of a top quality Irish product.

COFFEE HOUSE LANE Winner of Gold in the Coffee section for their Viking City Roast, their third Blas award in four years.

DAWN MEATS Won two Gold awards for its 50 Day Dry Aged Rib of Beef and Bone in Strip-loin as well as Best in Waterford.

DESSERTFIRST Bronze Award winner for their Smoked Salmon & Broccoli Individual Quiche.

LEGACY IRISH CIDER Won a silver medal for their Medium Dry Cider.

MEZZE Won a Chef's Choice award for their Seaweed Lavosh Flatbreads.

PIP AND PEAR Pip and Pear’s Banana Blue has won Gold and their Fishy Dishy won Silver in the Baby Food category.

PURE FOOD Won a gold medal and a silver medal in the pesto category, and also won a silver medal in the savoury sauces category. They also won the Best in Farmers Market award for the fourth year running.

THE GRANVILLE HOTEL Won a bronze medal for their Granville Greenway Marmalade with Muldoon Whiskey and a bronze for their Granville Strawberry Jam. THE HARTREY KITCHEN Received a Silver Award in the seasonings category for their spice mix for a Red Lentil Dhal Curry.

THE SEA GARDENER The BLAS award-winning product in 2018 is the new range of 6 Seaweed Blends.

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Your one stop shop for this festive season!

At Musgrave MarketPlace, we have an extensive range of hampers, gifts and decorations to suit all tastes, budgets and needs.

Whether you’re shopping for your business or your own use you’ll be delighted with our offer. Any business can shop, you don’t have to be VAT registered.

Have a hamper delivered to your customers with

Outer Ring Road, Waterford X91 E044 Phone: 051 - 392 800 | Fax: 051 - 392 801

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The MAGIC of

Winterval

Attracting over 500,000 visitors each year, Waterford City has now been transformed into a magical winter wonderland for the duration of Winterval. Here we take a look at what's new and what returns.

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ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS SANTA EXPERIENCE Waterford event creation specialists, Momentum Events, have created the brand new Enchanted Christmas Santa Experience at the Old Sorting Office, Custom House Quay. Not only will children meet Santa himself, they can enjoy storytelling with Mrs Claus and get involved in an exciting narrative, by helping the elves find Santa’s missing sleigh. This is a truly enchanting attraction. It’s priced €17 per child accompanied by up to two adults.

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS In a nod to the much-loved Christmas song, a free 12 Days of Christmas attraction is now running. Twelve separate events – from spoken word to street theatre – represent a gift from the iconic song. Join the juggling maestros, and their five gold rings, on Day 5 (Saturday, 8th December) at The Applemarket or pop along to Constitution Square on Day 9 (Sunday, 16th December) for the ladies (and gentlemen) dancing, with Douglas Comhaltas hosting a céilí. Find all details at www.winterval.ie.

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SPRAOI AT WYSE PARK Award-winning Waterford street arts and spectacle company Spraoi have brought a wonderful free attraction to Wyse Park.

Spraoi once again does not disappoint with a large-scale effect, along with music, lights, sound and spectacle. This truly has transformed the city centre park into a Christmas wonderland.

It runs 30th Nov – 2nd Dec, 7th–9th, 14th–16th, 21st–23rd from 5pm–8pm.

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ome of the old favourites also return to the Festival line-up this year. According to Festival Director, Tommie Ryan: “Along with new attractions, we welcome back some family favourites, including Winterval Illuminates, the Christmas light show on Cathedral Square and the Waterford Eye, and the iconic Big Wheel on Merchants Quay.

“There will also be fantastic markets, selfie stations, the Winterval Express Train and Sleigh, and a 600m2 ice rink at the Waterside carpark with Winterval on Ice.” A giant post box for Santa letters, situated at The Applemarket, is featuring free special performances from the Waterford Academy of Music and Arts every Saturday and Sunday afternoon during the Festival.

Other performances include a free Lions Club Christmas Carol Service at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity on 15th December, and a special concert at City Hall on 17th December.

For charities, Waterford Rotary Club Memorial Christmas Tree Appeal is supporting Waterford Hospice on John Roberts Square.

For every homemade decoration

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www.winterval.ie hung at the Cartamundi Giving Tree at George’s Court Shopping Centre, a donation of a toy will be made to the St Vincent de Paul by Cartamundi, the leading Waterford-based games manufacturer.

Tommie added: “We have set out this year to acknowledge and celebrate what makes Christmas truly special – the creation of unforgettable memories with plenty of festive magic.”

SUPPORTING LOCAL Well done to the business sponsors who help make the magic of Winterval: Bausch + Lomb, House of Waterford Crystal, City Square Shopping Centre, West Pharma, Bluefin Payment Systems, SE2, Tower Hotel & Leisure Centre, EirGen Pharma, Nypro, Sun Life Financial,

Bus Éireann, Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort, Rapid Cabs, Cork Airport, Beat 102–103, WLR and The Reg, along with all those who contribute and give their time for free.

 Spraoi’s Winter Wonderland Spectacle

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gallery Clem Jacob and staff at the Toys4.0Engineers Conference & Expo Photozone

Budget Breakfast with PwC: Jim Power, Economist; James Flahavan, Flahavan's; Ronan Furlong, PWC; Kathryn Kiely, Waterford Chamber President. Leo Murphy

Launching the Regional Leaders Hotel at the Majestic Hotel, Tramore, were Michael Walsh, Chief Executive, Waterford Council; Jackie Roche, Bausch + Lomb; Kathryn Kiely, Waterford Chamber President; Sara Mullally, Waterford Chamber Skillnet and Kieran Whelan, John Power Bausch + Lomb.

Regional Leaders Programme lunch with Dr Norah Patten: Stephen Cummins, Emagine; Jackie Roche and Claire Freyne, Bausch + Lomb.

John Power

Business After Hours at WorkLab: Angela Jackman, Waterford Chamber, Helen Barry, Simplify HR, & Ciaran Harrington, workLAB. Garrett FitzGerald

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Business After Hours at Evoke German Kitchens: Jim Tumulty, New Links Training Solutions; Rachel Power and Billy O'Dwyer, O'Dwyer Power.

Garrett FitzGerald

Annual Dinner: Aileen Kiely, Joe Mulhall, Marian Byrne, Kieran Dwyer, Kathryn Kiely, Cllr. Declan Doocey (Mayor of Waterford City & County Council), Greg Byrne, Justine Dwyer, Louise Griffin & Maria David Murphy Studio Kiely.

Tramore Networking Event: Sean Martin, Tramore Post Office; Andrew Briggs, AIB Tramore; Kathryn Kiely, Waterford Chamber President; Ger Foley, Comerford Foley.

John Power

Selling to Government Breakfast Briefing: Chris Shiels, InterTradeIreland; Jonathan Earl, Deputy President, Waterford Chamber; Ross McCarthy, InterTradeIreland.

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Remade in Waterford Showcase: Artist Liam Walsh with Sara Mullally, Waterford Chamber Skillnet.

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Environment, Energy & Waste Byrne & McGuire Oil ..................021 4633888 Enerpower ..................................051 364054 ESB Networks ................…...…1850 372757 FLI Group ................……………..051 353190 Gas Networks Ireland ................021 4534000 Green Man Energy ……….……..051 371705 Kollect .........................................051 364495 Visor Insulated Panels ...............085 1011422

Food & Drink Anchor Spirits Ireland ..................051 858579 Blackwater Distillery ......................058 52621 Chia Bia .....................................051 393685 Coffee House Lane .....................051 875953 DessertFirst .................................051 375721 Dungarvan Brewing Company ......058 24000 Fintan Stanley Ltd .......................051 344000 Glorious Sushi ...........................087 6815897 The Iverk Show ...........................051 644621 Jen’s Kitchen .............................087 9295673 Legacy Irish Craft Cider .............087 6494724 Mary Grimes Food Hall ………....051 857878 Metalman Brewing ......................051 348448 Molloys Butchers Ardkeen ...........051 301843 Pip and Pear ...............................051 872685 Supporting Nature Naturally Co ...051 383742 Walsh’s Bakehouse ….................051 378080

Funeral Directors Falconer & Sons Undertakers ....051 355872 R. Thompson Funeral Directors ..051 874159

Graphic Design B2B Communications ………......051 858888 Cantec Business Technology ......051 337012 Fieldmaster ......….......................051 876995 Graphic Image ............................051 858787 Márla Communications ...............051 853650 Passion For Creative .................051 580969 Swift Print ...................................051 334926 Tagline Print & Design ...............083 4862494 TOTEM ........................................058 24832

Advance Physio Waterford ..........051 844471 Dermot Crowley & Associates Dental Surgeons ..........................051 853111 Genesis Laser & Aesthetic Clinic 051 854445 Havenwood Retirement Village ...051 303800 Home Instead Senior Care ..........051 333966 The Keogh Practice ……………..051 855411 Dr Joseph O’Beirne …...........…..051 842634 University Hospital Waterford ......051 848000 Waterford Hospice ......................051 844847 UPMC Whitfield ...........................051 319815

Hotels Athenaeum House Hotel ............051 833999 Dooley’s Hotel ………….........…..051 873531 Faithlegg .....................…………..051 382000 The Fitzwilton Hotel ……………..051 846900 The Granville Hotel …….………..051 305555 Majestic Hotel ………….........…..051 381761 Maryborough Hotel and Spa .......021 4365555 Tower Hotel & Leisure Centre ....051 862300 Travelodge ..................................051 358885 Viking Hotel Waterford……..........051 336933 Waterford Castle Hotel ...............051 878203 Waterford Marina Hotel ..............051 856600

Household & Interior Design Colourtrend Paint and Wallpaper 051 351299 Dlight ..........................................051 393464 Evoke German Kitchens .............051 580780 Glen Parquet Flooring ….............051 852211 Murphy Larkin Timber Products ..051 391821

Housing Association Focus Ireland ……..........………..051 879807 Respond! ……………................0818 357901

HR Services

Insurance Anita Cambie Financial ................051 821774 Arachas .......................................051 877700 BMCI Insurance & Investments ..087 0635685 Hooper Dolan Insurances ...........051 860600 McDonald Dwyer Reddy & Byrne Insurances .........051 872080 Oliver Murphy Insurance Brokers 051 841766 O’Leary Insurances ....................051 309130 OakTree Financial Services .....1890 876077 Vhi .................………......……..086 8581441

IT Services Agora Publishing Services Ireland 051 360871 Evros ..........................................051 339900 HCS Business Solutions ............051 595200 Radius Technologies ……...........051 592500

Manufacturing APS Materials Inc. …………..…..051 357834 ARTeSYN BioSolutions Ireland ..051 508431 Ball Beverage Packaging Ireland 051 372137 Bausch & Lomb Ireland …...........051 355001 Cartamundi Ireland .....…………051 331100 Carten Controls ......……………..051 355436 CMC Hygea ...............................051 345044 Dawn Meats Group .....……..…..051 309200 EcoBurner .....................………..051 353806 EirGen Pharma ....………….…..051 591944 E. Flahavan & Sons ....………...051 294107 ELC Laser Group .......................051 358144 Ellickson Doors .........................051 370962 Glanbia Plc …………...........…..056 7772288 Glazik ......................................087 9873653 Honeywell Aerospace Ireland .....051 303620

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Honeywell Transportation Ireland 051 376411 House of Waterford Crystal .........051 317000 Kearney Engineering ..................051 307038 MEDITE SMARTPLY ......………051 851233 Nypro Healthcare .......................051 359600 PPI Adhesive Products ....……..051 373555 Orafol Europe .............................051 359400 Sanofi Waterford ..…..……....…..051 594100 South Eastern Chemicals .....….051 885405 SPG Packaging Ireland Ltd ..…...051 851551 Swedencare Ireland .......…..…..051 304010 Teva Pharmaceuticals Ireland ....051 331331 West Pharma ...............................051 378768

Marketing & PR Agora Integrated Marketing ........051 347051 B2B Communications …………..051 858888 Bance Nolan ......….....…………..051 845403 Efitz Marketing ............................051 391350 Focus Visual Communication ......051 832742 Liberty Communicates ...............087 3561722 Márla Communications ...............051 853650 Meraki Marketing ......................087 7986204 Monica Leech Communications 051 850850 O’Connell Ivory Communications 01 4433533 Passion For Creative ................051 580969 Preferred Marketing & PR ...….051 820850 Sellir.ie ......................................083 8819377 Triangle Marketing .....................086 3448551

Media Beat 102-103 ……..........………..051 849102 International Living .....................051 360806 Munster Express ….....…………..051 500100 Nemeton ..…..............................058 46499 O’Connell Ivory Communications 01 4433533 Sellir.ie ......................................083 8819377 Waterford News & Star ………....051 878787 Waterford Today …………….......051 854135 WLR FM ……………...................051 877592

Office Supplies Fieldmaster ......….......................051 876995 Jones Business Systems ............051 374896

Other Dr Con Power ………….........…..01 4946833 Jim Hewison ................................051 381495

Photographers David Murphy Studio .................086 1662490 Garrett FitzGerald Photography 087 6658314 Gerry O’Carroll Photography .....051 304050 Golden Moments Photography .....051 380741 John Power Photography .........086 8797525 Leo Murphy Photography ……....051 872539 Noel Browne Photographer ......086 0366904 Paddy Tubbritt Photography ....086 3379401 Photozone ……………..............087 2621422

Printers Cantec Business Technology .....051 337012 Fieldmaster ......….......................051 876995 Graphic Image ............................051 858787 Swift Print ......................….........051 334926 Tagline Print & Design ...............083 4862494 Universal Graphics ......................051 378685

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Property Book A Room.ie ………......……..051 858182 Causeway Group ........................051 352084 DNG Thomas Reid Auctioneers ...051 852233 Ennis Gough Property ...............051 851166 Liberty Blue Estate Agents ..........051 845751 O’Shea O’Toole & Partners ….....051 876757 Purcell Properties .......................051 876514 RE/MAX Team Fogarty ...............051 843684 Sherry FitzGerald John Rohan .....051 843880

Pubs & Clubs Holy Cross Inn ……………..........051 353087 Jack Meades ………..........……..051 850950 The Reg .....................................051 583000 The Spinnaker Bar & Restaurant 051 383133 Tullys Bar ...................................................n/a

Research & Development RIKON ........................................051 834032 SEAM Research Centre .............051 845648 TSSG … ………......................…..051 302920

Restaurants & Cafés Bellissimo ...................................051 879178 Bodega! .............................……..051 844177 Burzza ........................................051 844969 Carter’s Chocolate Café ..............051 841802 Coach House Coffee ..................051 295654 Everett’s Restaurant ..................051 325174 Four Star Pizza .........................051 364444 Ginos ..........................................051 879536 Jack Meades ………..........……..051 850950 L’Atmosphere ..............................051 858426 La Bohème Restaurant ...............051 875645 Lighthouse Restaurant ................051 383151 No. 9 ..........................................051 857706 The Pantry .................................051 871142 The Parlour Vintage Tea Rooms 051 325851 The Reg .....................................051 583000

Retail Alfie Hale Sports ….........………..051 872837 Ardkeen Quality Food Store .......051 874620 Audi Waterford ............................051 337600 The Book Centre ..........................051 873823 Brennan’s Pharmacy …......……..051 390234 Delaney’s Pharmacy …………....051 874722 Evolution .....................................051 854526 Fitzgerald Menswear ......…….....051 855055 Fitz U ..........................................051 876543 Full of Beans …………….............051 843653 Full of Beans 2 ..........................051 844644 George Corbett Motors ...............051 857717 Hallmark Jewellers ......................051 853144 Heroes ........................................051 304260 House of Waterford Crystal .........051 317000 Kelly & Dollard .............................051 870077 Kneisel Jewellers ………....……..051 875033 Morris Builders Providers & DIY ..051 874986 Mulligan’s Pharmacy • Ballybricken ..............................051 840500 • Barronstrand Street ..................051 875211 • City Square ...............................051 853247 • Dunmore Road .........................051 843700 • Ferrybank .................................051 832646 • Lisduggan ................................ 051 374420 • Superquinn ...............................051 820200 • Tesco Ardkeen .........................051 364888 • Tesco Ballybeg .........................051 364555 • Tramore ................................... 051 338550 Power’s Pharmacy ……..………..051 875034 Redlane Boutique ........................051 395395 Sheridan Motor Group .................051 334700

The Shoe Centre …….....…........051 874036 Sienna Home Furnishings ...........051 595005 3Store .........................................051 841079 Tom Murphy Car Sales ................051 301222 Waterford Motor Village ..............051 304300 Worldwide Wines ........................051 878798

Security BlueWall Technologies ......…......051 372828 CCS Security ........................….051 344173 CTS ............................................051 387931 Horizon Safety Systems ............059 9182517 S. Security ..................................051 872435

Services Agora Publishing Ireland ...........051 360815 Arc Mediation .............................051 348336 Clem Jacob Hire ……….....……..051 373333 Codico Distributors ......................051 379933 Dlight ..........................................051 393464 Emerald Contact Centre ............051 360876 Euro Car Parks (Ireland) ..............01 8908320 EveryEvent ................................086 1931371 HSS Hire ......................................051 349391 Kustom Workwear .....................051 358700 National Business Machines ......051 877285 OASIS ……....................………..051 590968 R & J Electrical Services ...........087 6126765 Rigney Dolphin ...........................051 590000 WorkLAB ...................................087 9466562 WriteWords Editorial .................087 6959799

Shopping Centres Caulfield’s SuperValu …………...051 840400 City Square Shopping Centre .....051 853528 George’s Court Shopping Centre ..051 875534

Solicitors Bowe O’Brien Solicitors ..............051 873211 Kinsella Solicitors ........................051 878090 Mairéad Deevy BL ..................083 4509350 M.W. Keller & Son Solicitors ......051 877029 Newell, Gillen & Cunningham .....051 874352 Nolan Farrell & Goff ……………..051 859999 Peter O’Connor & Son Solicitors 051 874909 Sean Ormonde & Co. Solicitors ..1890 889090

Technology & Software Aphex ..........................................051 576025 Bluefin Payment Systems ...........051 349811 Cantec Business Technology .....051 337012 CGM ...........................................051 306346 Chemishield ................................051 576025 Cquent.ie ..................................087 2804513 Dataworks .....………….........…..051 878555 Immersive VR Education ............051 345511 Intriniti .........................................051 590000 Omnipath ...................................051 595010 Pimbrook Software ........………..051 395900 Project Life Cycle Partners Ltd ....051 347185 Red Hat ......................................051 810111 SE2 .............................................051 359300 Sedicii Innovations ......................051 302191 Sun Life Financial …………….....051 333300 Threefold Systems ......................051 576013 TransferMate Global Payments ..01 6353700 Waterford Technologies ...............051 334967

Telecommunications

Tourism & Hospitality Failte Ireland - South East ….…..051 312700 Harvey Travel .............................051 872048 Strand Travel Worldchoice .........051 872881 Travel Creations .........................051 375737 Waterford Viking Triangle ...........0761 102659

Trade & Development Enterprise Ireland ………...……..051 333500 EuroBEN ....................................087 1389233 Fumbally Exchange Waterford ................n/a Ibec ………..…….........................051 331260 IDA Ireland ……..............………..051 333055 Irish Exporters Association ……..01 6612182 Waterford City Enterprise Centre 051 364399

Training Blue Ocean Leadership .............087 9175425 CCS Facilities ........................….051 344173 Coaching4U ..............................087 2212132 Darlington Consulting ...............086 2437677 Direct Training Ireland ….............051 291710 EuroBEN ....................................087 1389233 Fitzwilliam Training & Consulting 053 9146618 The Food Safety Company ........021 4355917 Insight Recruitment & Training ....051 325876 Inspiring Excellence ..................085 7808573 Leyden Consulting Engineers ....051 364344 Manufacturing Excellence ……...051 870270 MCX Training & Development ..086 8225301 NAS Training Centre ...................051 333966 New Links Training Solutions ....051 385720 NLC Training ………….........…..056 7771280 O’Connell Ivory Communications ..............n/a Roadskill Training Centre ..........051 333909 Southsafe Training ....................087 6864726 Welding Academy ......................087 2370794

Transport & Logistics Bus Éireann ...............................051 879000 Falconer & Sons Limousine Hire 051 355872 Irish Rail ..................................1850 366222 MAC Trans Freight Ltd …............051 358529 Marine Point Partnership ............051 831200 Port of Waterford Company ........051 874907 Rapid Cabs .................................051 858585 South East Car Hire ……………..051 351355 Southeast Port Services …….....051 851811 Storage City ................................051 333909 Store-All Logistics .................…..051 831200 Suirway Bus & Coach Services ..051 382209 Trans-Stock Warehousing & Cold Storage ...........................051 832411 Waterford Airport ………….....…..051 875589

Website Services Aeronstudio ...............................087 2560543 B2B Communications .................051 858888 Cquent.ie ..................................087 2804513 Hosting Ireland ...........................01 9020020 Márla Communications ...............051 853650 Passion For Creative .................051 580969 Success Online ………..….........051 330579 TOTEM ........................................058 24832

Wholesale Curran Foods & Express Cuisine 051 370500 Musgrave MarketPlace ....….......051 392800

Three ..........................................01 5426300 3Store .........................................051 841079 Vodafone ..................................................n/a

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