Person: Pat Crotty

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<p>Publicans must provide for staff wage increases, enhanced statutory sick pay entitlements, along with every other cost increase that has been absorbed for the last year and others that are coming down the track. Then add Vat and hope for a small margin of profit. There is a whole host of costs that must be covered to get there. Picture: iStock</p>

economy

Pat Crotty: Critical time for pubs as costs of staying open surge

I understand that customers hear about suppliers increasing the cost of a pint by 6 cent but are left scratching their heads when that translates to, for instance, 20 cent at the till

<p>Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney told reporters that small firms will automatically benefit up to maximum of €10,000 a year via their local authorities, if they pay commercial rates of up to €20,000 a year.</p>

economy

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

news

Blanket ban on drink driving would not save lives: Publicans

news

‘We’ve helped in everything from catching terrorists to stopping wars to saving lives’

business

Small firms demand 11-month price pause for public service rates

business

SFA worried about more stealth taxes on small firms

SFA boss calls for freeze on business costs

The chairman of the Small Firms Association Pat Crotty has said that restoring business competitiveness has the potential to "lead the economy out of this recession".

Wed, 25 Jun, 2008

SFA reelects Crotty as chairman

Pat Crotty has been re-elected as the chairman of the Small Firms Association (SFA) by its national executive for 2008.

Mon, 17 Dec, 2007

Small firms sound warning on spending

SMALL businesses have criticised the Government’s decision to keep spending on public services above the rate of inflation.

Thu, 06 Dec, 2007

SFA: Budget will bring back confidence in economy

The Small Firms Association has said today’s Budget will restore confidence to the economy.

Wed, 05 Dec, 2007

Consumer agency offers shoppers Christmas advice

THE National Consumer Agency yesterday launched its 12 top tips to ensure shoppers know their rights and buy wisely this Christmas.

Fri, 23 Nov, 2007

SFA: Cowen must set inflation target of 2% in Budget

The Small Firms Association (SFA) is meeting with Minister for Finance Brian Cowen today.

Thu, 25 Oct, 2007

Business chiefs reject talk of economic downturn

Business chiefs today hit out at doom-mongers who have suggested the country is on the verge of a severe economic downturn.

Tue, 11 Sep, 2007

Taoiseach launches National Small Business Awards

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has today launched the fourth SFA National Small Business Awards which recognises the vital contribution of the small firms sector to the economy.

Mon, 10 Sep, 2007

Inflation could rise to 5.1%

INFLATION could hit a seven-year high this year, as the latest figures reveal a hike in air fares, petrol prices and home-heating oil pushed it to 5% last month.

Fri, 10 Aug, 2007

New government 'must take heed of small firms'

All political parties must ensure that small business remains at the heart of future Government policy.

Tue, 15 May, 2007

IBEC, SFA criticise Dublin HVG ban

Business groups have criticised the new ban on heavy goods vehicles in Dublin city centre.

Mon, 19 Feb, 2007

Irish shoppers set for €4.25bn Christmas spree

CONSUMERS will have cash tills ringing this Christmas to the tune of €4.25 billion — an Irish retail trading record for the season.

Thu, 16 Nov, 2006

SFA head urges new tax vision

THE chairman of the Small Firms Association Pat Crotty has called on all political parties to set a new vision for taxation policy in the forthcoming general election.

Sat, 04 Nov, 2006

Falling Irish exports prompt prosperity fears

Ireland’s prosperity is at risk as export traders enter an economic recession, small business leaders announced today.

Tue, 03 Oct, 2006

South-East tourism body consigned to history

A TOURISM body which has done Trojan work to promote Waterford and the South-East for the past 40 years, particularly during last year’s Tall Ships Race, is no more.

Tue, 20 Jun, 2006

Small firms group elects chairman

PAT CROTTY has been elected to succeed Angela Kennedy as the chairman of the Small Firms Association.

Thu, 22 Dec, 2005

SFA elects new chairman

Mr Pat Crotty has been elected as the chairman of the Small Firms Association (SFA).

Wed, 21 Dec, 2005

Council flag warning leaves Cats hot under the collar

KILKENNY hurling fans are fuming over a letter from city bosses warning business people that permanent banners and flags require planning permission.

Sat, 30 Aug, 2003