Udaras welcomes IPSOS/MRBI decision to establish a presence in gteic@Béal an Mhuirthead Published: Tuesday, 16 February 2021 11:58
Údarás na Gaeltachta has welcomed the decision by leading market research company IPSOS/MRBI to establish a presence in gteic@Béal an Mhuirthead.
Two full time jobs will be created in Belmullet initially and IPSOS has announced that they are looking to recruit 30 people for a mixture of part- and full-time positions from the area.
A primary call centre is currently being fitted in gteic@Béal an Mhuirthead for the company but it is envisaged that future IPSOS employees will be able to use any of the new gteic hubs being developed at the moment, namely gteic@An Eachléim and gteic@An Corrán Buí, as the company develops and when COVID-19 restrictions ease.
Jobs boost for the Erris region
IPSOS/MRBI is set to establish a presence in the Mayo Gaeltacht.
The leading market research company will create two full time jobs at the Belmullet gteic hub initially, followed by a further 30 for a mixture of part and full-time positions in the greater Erris area.
A primary call centre is currently being fitted in Belmullet, but it is hoped that IPSOS employees will be able to work from any gteic hub, including those being developed in Aghleam and Cornboy.
IPSOS employs 18,000 people globally and provide market research services to companies online, through one on one interview, by mail and through phone calls.
Waterford Council is considering terminating its multi-million euro contract with the Waterford Area Partnership.
Chief executive Michael Walsh has confirmed to councillors that it is now taking legal advice on what options are available to secure services and jobs overseen by the company.
A recent audit recommended winding up the Partnership – which employs 47 people directly – however a new board has been trying to steady the organisation in recent weeks. Gardaí and Revenue are currently investigating the company.
In his letter to the WAP board, Mr Walsh said there “has not been sufficient progress” by the board to address the findings of a number of reports into the company, or in attempts to complete its already delayed 2019 accounts.
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Waterford Council says they have no role or responsibility for the oversight or governance of Waterford Area Partnership.
The state-funded body works with disadvantaged communities however, it emerged this week that it’s facing major investigations including by Gardai, Revenue and the Charities Regulator.
In a statement issued this afternoon, the local authority said that the Waterford Local Community Development Committee (LCDC), which is a subcommittee of Waterford City & County Council, considered the report. Waterford City and County Council said:”The company (WAP) and its Board in particular, are responsible for the issues contained within the report.