Significant pay gap persists between public and private sectors
Public-Private sector pay gap ‘unjustifiable’ 38% of SMEs cannot afford pay increases Government must foster greater national competitiveness ISME, the Irish SME Association, at the release of the CSO Earnings and Labour costs figures today (26th February), calls on the...
Public Private Partnership welcome
ISME, the Irish SME Association today (20th February) welcomes the stance taken on the role of Public Private Partnerships (PPP’s) in the National Development Plan ‘Project Ireland 2040.’ The commitment to adhere to evidence-based approaches in evaluating the relative benefits...
Better cash flow for businesses in Q4
16th February 2018 Credit days improve from 57 to 55 days for businesses. Businesses in Munster and Ulster wait 60 days to be paid. 67% of businesses are experiencing delays of 2 months or more. 76% of SMEs would favour...
Cash Flow for business improves
Credit days improve from 57 to 55 days for businesses. Businesses in Munster and Ulster wait 60 days to be paid. 67% of businesses are experiencing delays of 2 months or more. Wholesale sector waits longest to be paid. ISME,...
That would be an ecumenical matter
A Craggy Island If ‘Yes Minister’ was the essential program in the 1980’s for understanding the public-school educated Westminster mandarin, the aphorisms of Father Ted fulfilled the same function in informing a British audience about the surreality of rural Catholic...
Shortcomings in insurance working group
Ireland’s damages regime is too generous for minor injuries ISME, the Irish SME Association today (9th February) expresses its disappointment that the Cost of Insurance Working Group Report (CIWG), published 25th January, came up short when considering capping awards in...
SME confidence improves
9 out of 12 confidence indicators remain positive. Business confidence improves by 12%. 38% of businesses will not increase pay for employees this year. 62% of Owner-managers will not increase their own pay this year. 29% of businesses claimed inadequate...
Broadband bidding process up in the air
Eir’s withdrawal creates a ‘one horse race’ Inevitable delays and setbacks SME’s cannot compete without a modern communication network ISME, the Irish SME Association today (2nd February) expresses its concern at the latest developments in the National Broadband Plan. The...
Codex Marches Forward into 2018
ISME member Codex Office Solutions have a recent sales conference reviewing 2017 and planning 2018. Codex have rolled out its new Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) catalogue and are delighted to partner with another great Irish Company Portwest to offer a...
Establishment of Alliance for Insurance Reform welcome
Alliance will be the voice for the interests of the policyholders Businesses and civic organisations rally together Businesses damaged by excessive insurance premiums ISME, the Irish SME Association today (24th January) welcomes the establishment of the Alliance for Insurance Reform....
