ISME expresses pre-Budget concerns

The Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association is hoping for a prudent Budget that will encourage the growth of new businesses.

Spokesperson Mark Fielding said: "What we are looking for is a prudent Budget.

"We want Government expenditure to be addressed.

"We want him [Finance Minister Charlie McCreevy] to continue to give incentives to the entrepreneur and start-ups because the priority here is for jobs and jobs growth."