Jim Power: Government must focus more on SME sector 

The short-term commitment and long-term vision and commitment are lacking in Irish policy making circles, writes Jim Power

If the incoming Government is serious about helping SMEs, it must recognise that many government measures simply add to the costs of doing business, writes Jim Power.

At the beginning of every year, one is naturally inclined to look at prospects for the coming year with some sense of trepidation. Phrases such as "unprecedented uncertainty" and "potential economic volatility" are thrown about with abandon.

As we enter 2025, there is certainly a justified sense that the coming year is shrouded in intense uncertainty and unpredictability.