Are employers doing enough to employ people with a disability?
Misconception that employing people with disabilities is costly. Investment in diversity and inclusion increases revenue for all businesses. Launch of the ‘Employer Peer Network’. ISME, the Irish SME Association is a consortium partner of the ‘Employer Disability Information’ service (EDI);...
Access to finance must be less restrictive for SME’s
Loan refusal rates decrease from 32% to 24%. SME demand for credit drops from 42% to 31%. 49% stated that banks are making it more difficult to access finance. Businesses wait on average 6 weeks from decision to drawdown. Drop...
Extreme weather bill will make bad law
Bill does not consider impact on SMEs We cannot regulate everything by law ISME considers the introduction of an offence of ‘Dangerous activity in public place,’ which would modify the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994, to be of some...
PSO Levy Review
The PSO levy has increased by over 270% since 2013 Independent review into the efficacy of wind generated power and a thorough investigation of viable alternatives needed ISME notes that the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has tendered...
Reports highlight Ireland’s current macro-economic problems
Ireland’s tax base is too narrow and the taxation system requires change National competitiveness is an issue Ireland needs better targeted government expenditure ISME, the Irish SME Association today (March 14th) highlights the significance of two recently published reports. They...
Action Plan for Jobs Welcome
Introduction of a new apprentice programme & 4000 traineeships welcome Focus on regional growth vital Greater emphasis is needed on the SME sector ISME, the Irish SME Association today (March 12th) welcomes the recent publication of the Governments Action Plan...
Concern at High Court ruling
Concern that ruling could have implications for the business sector Quantum of the award appears to breach previous Supreme Court and Court of Appeal guidance on general damages ISME, the Irish SME Association today expresses great concern at a recent...
Government satisfaction improves
Medium sized enterprises most satisfied with government Micro businesses least satisfied with government performance Governments handling of business costs ‘unsatisfactory’ Wholesale and Construction sectors least satisfied with government ISME, the Irish SME Association, published the results of its latest Government...
Employers braced for cold snap
Employers advised to put measures in place to reduce business impact Employers have a duty of care for all employees under the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act Employers must remain vigilant for the rest of this week with...
Employers advised to prepare for cold snap
26th February 2018 Employers advised to put measures in place to reduce the potential business impact Employers have a duty of care for all employees under the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act Employers are advised to remain vigilant...
