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economy

Neil McDonnell: No going back to pre-covid levels of commercial property

ISME believes that commercial properties that cannot be quickly returned to commercial use should be converted to housing.

<p> Dave O’Brien, head of tax at Irish accountancy company Xeinadin, previously Quintas, warned of the effects the proposed CGT changes will have on family firms. File picture: Dan Linehan </p>

companies

Capital gains tax: Proposed change 'could create a succession cliff edge for family firms'

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companies

Email fraud cost Irish SMEs nearly €10m last year

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companies

Abolishing sub-minimum wages would have 'low' impact on labour costs, says ESRI

Teen minimum wage: You wouldn't pay Lamine Yamal €8.89 an hour

news

Teen minimum wage: You wouldn't pay Lamine Yamal €8.89 an hour

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economy

Neil McDonnell: Reviewing tax policy must be a priority in tackling the housing crisis

Isme wants standard Vat rate and hospitality Vat rate reduced in budget

Isme wants standard Vat rate and hospitality Vat rate reduced in budget

The business group claims it would help offset the decline in revenues to the Exchequer, and boost many small firms

Tue, 04 Jun, 2024

SMEs expect rise in turnover which may offset wage burdens, report shows

SMEs expect rise in turnover which may offset wage burdens, report shows

Enterprise Ireland CEO Leo Clancy said the results of the research are 'positive' amid a 'challenging global economic environment for businesses'

Wed, 08 May, 2024

Explosion at Donegal service station anniversary

Business groups step up engagement with Sinn Féin as election looms

It follows Davy hosting a gathering of 50 global institutional investors in Irish sovereign bonds, banks, and Irish stock-market-listed companies

Fri, 03 May, 2024

Woman working at a restaurant

Report shows small firms trading well but business groups argue for more support

The SME Credit Demand Survey showed the hospitality sector had the highest percentage of firms reporting an increase in turnover, while the percentage of small- and medium-sized firms exporting jumped to 22%

Thu, 25 Apr, 2024

Businesses still face costly insurance in spite of reform

Businesses still face costly insurance in spite of reform

Wage costs may be in focus now, but high premiums still remain

Sat, 13 Apr, 2024

New enterprise minister must address high costs, business groups urge

New enterprise minister must address high costs, business groups urge

'Employers are not able to meet employees' expectations of covering high costs through wages, so Government is going to have to deliver on cost,' said Isme chief executive Neil McDonnell

Tue, 09 Apr, 2024

Fine Gael leadership

SaveJobs campaign 'given impetus' by appointment of Simon Harris

Elections this year sharpen focus of campaign of small firms over escalating costs

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

Law and legal advice, regulations and rules for business

ISME issues second apology to Limerick solicitor in connection with defamation case

The first apology was over defamatory press releases, the second was over a letter sent to the Minister for Justice

Tue, 30 Jan, 2024

Cost increases will see 1,000 small businesses close this year

Cost increases will see 1,000 small businesses close this year

In Cork alone, four high-profile restaurants have closed in recent days

Mon, 15 Jan, 2024

Details of €250m commercial rates scheme for small firms to be 'finalised in coming weeks'

Details of €250m commercial rates scheme for small firms to be 'finalised in coming weeks'

Business groups concerned at how the scheme will work, with Vintners' Federation of Ireland unhappy with a €20,000 ceiling

Thu, 19 Oct, 2023

General Election Ireland 2020

Small firms 'kept in dark' over €250m inflation budget aid plan

Announcement of the centre-piece of the business budget was short of detail

Tue, 10 Oct, 2023

Christmas shopping

Neil McDonnell: Small firms face costly hike in minimum wage

With inflation forecast at 5.25%, the 12.4% rise (13.9% including auto-enrolment) is the biggest adjustment in the national minimum wage since the great financial crash

Tue, 10 Oct, 2023

Budget will support businesses with the cost of minimum wage hike – Varadkar

Budget will support businesses with the cost of minimum wage hike – Varadkar

However, Isme said that if minimum wage increases are so large that firms require state support, they should not go ahead

Sun, 06 Aug, 2023

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Minimum wage increase would add 2.5% to grocery bills, warns ISME

Proposed wage increase would be 'unsustainable' for members

Mon, 31 Jul, 2023

Neil McDonnell: Structural problems threaten our economic stability

Neil McDonnell: Structural problems threaten our economic stability

No one really believes that an extra €54.60 per week for those on the National Minimum Wage will help them rent a house or buy an apartment. But that is exactly what the 'living wage' agenda is suggesting workers should be able to do, writes Neil McDonnell, Isme chief executive.

Sun, 23 Jul, 2023

High angle view of businessman counting money

Small firms may be hit by minimum wage increases, warn business groups

Recommendation to increase the national minimum wage to €12.70 per hour from next January will place 'additional pressure on employment costs'

Wed, 19 Jul, 2023

Budget 2019

Isme appoints Marc O'Dwyer as new chair

The Big Red Cloud CEO succeeds Margaret O’Rourke Doherty in his new role

Tue, 23 May, 2023

Bioreactor

Multinationals producing five times more than Irish-owned firms, figures indicate

It has been suggested that some of the manufacturing output by large multinationals in other countries has been included in these Irish productivity figures.

Mon, 24 Apr, 2023

McGrath's forecasts raise election temptation to spend unwisely and cut taxes, experts warn

McGrath's forecasts raise election temptation to spend unwisely and cut taxes, experts warn

The question is whether the coalition can resist the dangerous temptation to spend big and cut taxes before the next election.

Tue, 18 Apr, 2023

Ripping right past the password

Neil McDonnell: Stress-test of finances a must for the future

Ireland has to plan around risks ranging from our dependence on FDI and threats to energy security to the risk of stagflation

Sun, 09 Apr, 2023

Bank Of Ireland To Close Over 100 Branches Across Ireland

Bank crisis kills prospect of rivals challenging AIB and Bank of Ireland, experts warn

The big two Irish lenders also profited from acquiring billions of euro in deposits and performing loan books following the exits of Ulster Bank and KBC Bank last year

Mon, 20 Mar, 2023

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Tourism stakeholders reach fever pitch to keep lower Vat rate

As the deadline looms closer, it offers stakeholders in the tourism industry a chance to ramp up their efforts to try and finally win a long fought battle to reduce the rate of Vat permanently, writes Cáit Caden

Mon, 16 Jan, 2023

Euro Currency As Sovereign Debt Crisis Continues

Minimum wage rise could create economic cost, warns Isme

Plans for a 16% increase over four years could result in reduced working hours for staff, increased worker productivity, increased sales prices, or a combination of all three, business group says

Wed, 23 Nov, 2022

Neil McDonnell: Revenue must plan to write off half the debt warehoused due to pandemic

Neil McDonnell: Revenue must plan to write off half the debt warehoused due to pandemic

This moratorium is likely to prove the only thing standing between thousands of small businesses and insolvency

Sun, 23 Oct, 2022

Irish tourism and small exporters face into sterling storm

Irish tourism and small exporters face into sterling storm

Irish experts fear that the fright taken by financial markets reflects fears that the British economy is heading toward a prolonged recession

Mon, 26 Sep, 2022

Cost of living crisis

Minister told to impose windfall tax on 'wartime profits' of energy firms

Further rises in wholesale gas prices will only mean more profits for the energy companies and will likely also lead to energy bill hikes for households

Tue, 23 Aug, 2022

Isme: Ireland faces 'emergency' over energy prices

Isme: Ireland faces 'emergency' over energy prices

Neil McDonnell says the price surge will be too much pressure for some firms in retail, hospitality, and manufacturing

Mon, 22 Aug, 2022

Interruption to energy services would 'immediately' hit medicine supplies, pharma giants warn

Interruption to energy services would 'immediately' hit medicine supplies, pharma giants warn

Any interruption to energy services would "immediately" hit medicine supplies, pharmaceutical representatives have warned.

Tue, 09 Aug, 2022

Woman Holding up a shop sign saying: Sorry we're Closed

Neil McDonnell: Big pay hikes would push many small businesses to cliff edge

Small businesses here are experiencing a cost-revenue squeeze on three fronts

Sun, 31 Jul, 2022

Anxious about paying bills

ECB hike to hit 300,000 Irish mortgages as experts warn more rises are expected

Further ECB rate hikes of up to 1.25% are expected — and they would significantly increase the cost of people's home loans

Fri, 22 Jul, 2022

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Ulster Bank and KBC exits may hinder access to SME funding

Chartered Accountants Ireland urges Government to review why two big retail banks decided to quit the Irish market

Tue, 05 Jul, 2022

Isme urges government to avoid recession by introducing tax measures

Isme urges government to avoid recession by introducing tax measures

A business lobby group has called on the government to introduce a range of taxation measures ahead of this year’s Budget as it believes recession could be around the corner for Ireland.

Tue, 14 Jun, 2022

Isme wants spotlight on price increases to help prevent scarring of the economy

Isme wants spotlight on price increases to help prevent scarring of the economy

Neil McDonnell said the profit margins generated by large retailers in the Republic are larger than those in Britain

Fri, 27 May, 2022

Covid-19 vaccine

‘Bizarre’ publicans are entitled to see proof of vaccination but not employers, says ISME head

A recent survey found two in three businesses believe employers should be allowed access to the vaccine statuses of their staff.

Wed, 19 Jan, 2022

Irish consumers rein in spending in fear of Omicron and soaring utility bills

Irish consumers rein in spending in fear of Omicron and soaring utility bills

Cheer turns to fear as Ireland is haunted by the Covid flare-up of last Christmas, and by ever-higher energy prices in the new year

Wed, 22 Dec, 2021

child in sweet shop

Clodagh Finn: An ode to our local shops, the glue that binds communities together

I've fond childhood memories of my local shop but, even better, it's still thriving and actively giving back to the community

Wed, 08 Dec, 2021

Pensioners stock

No attempt made to address pensions inequity in Budget 2022

While the National Minimum Wage will go up to €10.50 in January, this will not be much use to lower paid workers

Tue, 12 Oct, 2021

Coronavirus

Calls for antigen testing to stop parents having to keep children home

The HSE estimates there could be as many as 14,000 children out of school as they are a contact of a Covid-19 case

Fri, 10 Sep, 2021

Young people with face masks back at work or school in office after lockdown.

Businesses demand clarity on return to office-based work

'Employers need to plan for workplace training and induction, organise cleaning and other services'

Sat, 21 Aug, 2021

FILE PHOTO The Cabinet sub-committee on Covid-19 will meet today when it is expected to discuss updates to hospitality industry

Cost of insurance remains a real problem for Irish businesses

'After Covid, two main cost headaches for small businesses will be rent and insurance costs.'

Mon, 09 Aug, 2021

KBC Bank Ireland

Irish banking sinks deeper into crisis as KBC follows Ulster out the door

Commentators sound alarm bells as the 'two big boys' look set to control 70% of the Irish mortgage market

Fri, 16 Apr, 2021

Isme business survey reports sharp rise in business confidence

Isme business survey reports sharp rise in business confidence

Survey shows business confidence rose massively by 39% compared to a 33% fall in the fourth quarter of last year

Wed, 07 Apr, 2021

Neil McDonnell: Credit guarantee scheme needs overhaul if SMEs and lenders to engage meaningfully

Neil McDonnell: Credit guarantee scheme needs overhaul if SMEs and lenders to engage meaningfully

The scheme is being extended until the end of this year, but uptake needs to be boosted

Fri, 02 Apr, 2021

Civilian enforcers are a way out of lockdown, business groups say

Civilian enforcers are a way out of lockdown, business groups say

Enhanced role for the HSA also suggested as Cabinet considers how to reopen Irish society and economy safely

Tue, 30 Mar, 2021