No benefit for self-employed or entrepreneurs in Budget 2015

Budget 2015 ignored the needs of the self-employed and provided no support for entrepreneurship, the majority of business leaders believe.

No benefit for self-employed or entrepreneurs in Budget 2015

A post-budget survey conducted by the Institute of Directors in Ireland shows that 54% believe the measures announced by Finance Minister Michael Noonan on Tuesday offer no support to entrepreneurs while a greater proportion, 71%, say the budget delivered no improvements for self-employed workers.

Despite the clear perception among company directors that Budget 2015 fell short of what was required in supporting entrepreneurship and self-employed workers, the majority believed it would deliver improvements for business and the domestic economy — and would boost international confidence in Ireland.

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