Electric.ie May/June 2021

ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 63 Industry News Industry News Industry News New Operations Director at Acutrace W e are delighted to announce the appointment of Gavin Doyle as Operations Director in Acutrace. Gavin has been with Acutrace since the company was founded in 2015 and has held various roles in the company over the years and is currently responsible for Project Management and Operations. Gavin has multiple qualifications, including an MBA in Project Management, BA (Hons) in Business Management, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and a LEED Green Associate. Gavin is currently studying for his CEM and WELL AP Certification. In his new role Gavin will join the Acutrace Board and will continue to manage all aspects of the Business Operations including Business Development and Project Management. situation and a full assessment by public health at that time From 2nd June: Accommodation services including hotels, B&Bs, self-catering and hostels can reopen. Services including leisure facilities, indoor restaurant and bar services must be restricted to overnight guests/ residents only. From 7th June: Outdoor sports matches can recommence (no spectators). Gyms, swimming pools, leisure centres can reopen for individual training only. Outdoor services in restaurants and bars can recommence, with groups limited to a maximum of 6 people. The numbers of guests attending wedding celebration/reception can increase to 25. Visiting indoors in private homes – visitors from one other household is permitted. End of June: • A number of higher-risk activities will be considered at the end of June for later in the year including... Indoor hospitality (restaurants, bars, nightclubs, casinos). Indoor team/group sports including matches, training and exercise classes. • Mass gatherings/events (including spectators) indoors and outdoors. • International travel Business Supports Recovery will include economic measures to help businesses and get people back to work. Clear sectoral guidance and supports for business will be provided at each stage to ensure safe reopening. There will be no cliff edge in financial supports for businesses. Any business currently availing of CRSS and that can now reopen as restrictions are eased will be able to avail of double restart week payments for two weeks subject to the statutory maximum of €5,000 per week to support them in meeting the costs of reopening as they exit the scheme.