The partnership agreement sees OCS becoming title sponsor of the inaugural Irish Paralympic Awards which will take place following the team’s return from the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. The OCS Irish Paralympic Awards will be the first of its kind in Irish Paralympic Sport, honouring the achievements, successes and contributions of the Irish Paralympic team and its support network over the London cycle.
Announcing the partnership agreement, PCI Chief Executive Officer, Liam Harbison stated: “We are extremely pleased and excited to have such a leading established Irish organisation such as OCS Ireland partner the Irish Paralympic Team for what is effectively a home Games in London. As title sponsor of our inaugural Irish Paralympic awards, OCS Ireland and its team will be at the heart of celebrating and honouring the best of this Irish Paralympic team.’
Speaking at the announcement Cecil Ryan, Regional Managing Director OCS Europe, said: “OCS is delighted to be associated with the Irish Paralympic Team over the course of the next two years as the athletes strive to realise their sporting dreams in London. The athletes are a great source of inspiration and it will be exciting and motivational for our team at OCS to support and be associated with the entire team. We at OCS look forward to celebrating the achievements of the Irish team and its committed support staff, at the inaugural awards post London 2012, which will undoubtedly be an occasion to remember”.
OCS Ireland is part of OCS Group, an International Facilities Services Provider with UK, European & Worldwide operations. OCS employs over 1,000 people in Ireland and provides a range of Property Support Services, including, Cleaning, Security, Hygiene, Environmental and Aviation. OCS operates from their head office in Dublin and from nationwide branches at Cork, Galway, Limerick, Louth & Kilkenny. Dublin Airport was the ideal setting for the announcement of this partnership as OCS assists thousands of passengers with reduced mobility each day through Dublin, Cork & Shannon airports. The Passenger with Reduced Mobility Service is of the highest quality and as such OCS branded wheelchairs have become a symbol of this service at airports all over the world.