'SMEs are being squeezed from every side': ISME urges National Minimum Wage reset

Neil McDonnell, Chief Executive of ISME, said: 'We need policies that back Irish businesses, not just foreign multinationals.'

Neil McDonnell, Chief Executive of ISME, said: 'SMEs are being squeezed from every side on energy, insurance, regulation, housing and wages. This Budget needs to stop the rot.' File picture

ISME has published its pre-Budget submission, which calls for a reset of the National Minimum Wage, saying it is not the solution to the cost-of-living crisis.

The business group, representing small and medium businesses, listed five issues to be addressed by the Budget in October.