The Microenterprise Loan (Amendment) Bill allows for increased funding for Microfinance Ireland (MFI) which provides loans of up to €50,000 to businesses employing ten staff or less. Last Friday 10th July, it was confirmed by the Office of the President of Ireland that the Microenteprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2020 had been signed into law.

The new COVID-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGS) will make low cost loans available to businesses impacted by the pandemic. The Government has agreed to publish the Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2020, which will underpin the scheme. 

The legislation is expected to go through the Oireachtas next week and once operational will be available through three banks; AIB, Bank of Ireland and Ulster Bank. There will be an Open Call in due course.

Cork City Council, in conjunction with the National Transport Authority, has unveiled details of the MacCurtain Street Public Transport Improvement Scheme.

Cork Chamber will make a submission on the proposed plans, and we welcome your input. Please contact Thomas McHugh at Cork Chamber to discuss your input no later than August 31 <email here>

The Annual General Meeting of Cork Chamber will be held on Monday 27 July in the Imperial Hotel and via video link.

The results of the Board election 2020 will be announced. To view candidates profiles <CLICK HERE>

Due to government COVID-19 measures at present, we are not able to hold our meeting in the usual fashion. Therefore, in order to comply with our constitution we will assemble a quorum at the venue and all other members are asked to please attend via video link. The quorum physically present in the room will primarily be made up of members of the board.

If you would like to attend this meeting virtually via Zoom, please email Cork Chamber <Click Here>. 

The Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation have substantial Brexit support information that cater to a wide variety of businesses. Including Enterprise Ireland’s Brexit Scorecard, the first step in developing a vigorous Brexit plan before the 31 of December.

Our Students

UCC students bring strengths and values to the employer, far beyond their academic qualifications. Students gain a range of strong values and attributes during their time at UCC and this enables them to become valuable employees.

Recruit with UCC Career Services

UCC Career Services boasts a highly qualified Work Placement Team. Each Placement Manager has in depth knowledge, experience and specialisation in specific employment sectors. We offer a personal, bespoke service to create employer-student connections that form exciting futures. 

Find out more: Connect with a UCC Career Services Work Placement or Graduate Recruitment team member for information in a specific employment sector.