Government urged to reappoint SME minister

Business lobby group Isme has called on the new Government to reappoint a minister with direct responsibility for small business.

The organisation said that the SME sector is in danger of being neglected and needs stimulus in order to generate sustainable jobs growth.

“It is now time to give fresh impetus to the important role of small and medium business in Ireland and ensure that the interests of SMEs are taken into account in formulating and implementing policies that impact on the enterprise sector,” said Isme chief executive Mark Fielding.