ISME calls on Government to eradicate ‘Brexit-Proofing’ clauses from public tenders
PRESS RELEASE: ISME has received a complaint from a member company about a 'Brexit-proofing' clause inserted in a Leitrim County Council request for quotation to fit-out vehicles with ' fire service operational equipment' Even if such a clause were enforceable at law,...
ISME tells Finance Committee Insurance Reform has Stalled
ISME expresses its gratitude to the Committee on Finance,Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach for the consideration shown to them and the Alliance for Insurance Reform on 4th April. It was clear to us that many members of the Committee...
Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach
PRESS RELEASE: Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach - 4 April 2019 (PUBLICATION OF PR AND SUBMISSION EMBARGOED UNTIL 10.00AM 4TH APRIL) Please see our submission to the Finance Committee by clicking here. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ISME will...
Civil Liability (Capping of General Damages) Bill 2019
PRESS RELEASE: 28th of March 2019 Senator Lawlor took his private member’s Civil Liability Bill 2019 to second stage in the Seanad today. However, ISME believe this bill will get nowhere fast. ISME welcomes the fact that Senator Anthony...
ISME is going West for Brexit Day
PRESS RELEASE: 20th March 2019 ISME, the Irish SME Association in partnership with Jobs.ie, have announced that the Association will host its next Roadshow in Oranore Co Galway on Brexit Day, the 29th of March. ISME’s next Roadshow will take...
New EU Competition Commissioner must tackle US Tech Giants
Dominance of US tech giants threatens European politics Fixation on corporation tax (which is not an EU competence) must end Musicians, artists, writers and film makers being impoverished by tech giants Facebook poses a threat to our media and...
ISME is on the road to Cork
ISME, the Irish SME Association in partnership with Jobs.ie has today (19th February) announced that the Association will host its next Roadshow in Cork. The National Roadshows provide an opportunity for businesses to network and enjoy talks and discussions from...
Business Confidence Plummets as Brexit Fears Weigh
Brexit worry climbs to highest point for SMEs at 37% Business Confidence drops from 1% to -4% 65% of businesses expect to increase wage rates of employees 77% of businesses report an increase to their motor insurance 81% reported...
Greedy Plaintiffs: Wise-Up!
Court of Appeal stops the gallop of exaggerated claimants to higher courts Laws to ensure ‘equality of arms’ before the courts must be enforced by judges Sanctions against lawyers taking false, vexatious or exaggerated claims are urgently needed The Justice...
Share the Love with local Shops this Valentine’s Day
Irish consumers need to support retailers and local businesses Irish restaurants, florists, manufacturers, producers and retailers are significant employers Quality, traceability and value for money key features of Irish products The potential for a hard-Brexit is good reason for us...
