Government told ‘don’t add to cost of employment’

The vast majority of employers are opposed to any further increases in employment costs, while Eddie Hobbs is seeking to have contracts surrounding Irish oil and gas exploration reformed, according to the latest pre-budget submissions.

The Institute of Directors in Ireland has called on the Government to shift the burden of €3.1bn in taxes and cuts off the shoulders of business.

Chief executive of the institute, Maura Quinn, said that after the last few tough budgets Irish businesses couldn’t bear any further cuts.