ISME calls for equality for private sector workers in pension reforms
ISME CEO speaking ahead of Pensions Awareness Week 2021 Ahead of Pensions Awareness Week which starts today, the Irish SME Association (ISME) is calling on Government to treat private sector workers equally in any pension reforms. Pensions Awareness Week 2021...
ISME Welcomes the Commencement of the Criminal Justice (Perjury and Related Offences) Act 2021
Zero tolerance for perjury as crime becomes statutory offence for the first time in Ireland ISME cautions that the law can only be effective with the willingness and determination of the authorities and courts to use it 13th August 2021:...
ISME Calls for Refresh of Ireland’s Commercial Tax Code
26th July 2021: The Irish SME Association (ISME) has written to the Minster for Finance Paschal Donohoe TD concerning Ireland’s Corporation Tax (CT) rate of 12.5% and plans by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to adopt a...
ISME Writes to Minister for Justice and Equality to Express Concern Over Planned Appointment of Additional Judges to the High Court
The Irish SME Association (ISME) has written to Justice Minister for Justice and Equality Heather Humphreys TD following calls from the judiciary for more High Court judges. While ISME recognises that Ireland has a relatively low number of judges per...
ISME Welcomes Second Stage Debate Companies (Rescue Process for Small and Micro Companies) Bill 2021
The Irish SME Association (ISME) is delighted to welcome the second stage debate today (2nd July) on the Companies (Rescue Process for Small and Micro Companies) Bill 2021. When the lockdown measures to combat the Covid-19 pandemic were introduced last...
ISME Calls for Clarity on Next Phase of Re-Opening for Indoor Hospitality
28th June 2021: The Irish SME Association (ISME) is calling for greater clarity from Government ahead of the planned reopening of indoor hospital on the 5th July. Despite concerns about the reopening of indoor hospitality due to the Covid-19 Delta...
ISME welcomes EU preliminary finding on insurance database
ISME welcomes EU preliminary finding on insurance database 18th June 2021: ISME warmly welcomes the preliminary findings by the EU Commission that the operation of the “Insurance Link” database by Insurance Ireland breaches competition rules. The Commission commenced investigation of...
ISME welcomes passage of Perjury Bill
Offenders will face up to 10 years in jail and a €100,000 fine after new law passed 16th June 2021: The Irish SME Association (ISME) is delighted to welcome the passage of the Criminal Justice (Perjury and Related Offences) Bill...
ISME elects New Chair and National Council
ISMEs newly elected Chair, Margaret O’Rourke Doherty meets with Tánaiste Leo Varadkar after her appointment on May 25th. Margaret O’Rourke Doherty elected Chair for 2021-2023 term Second female chair since the Association was founded in 1993 Dublin, 25th...
ISME issues Pre-Budget Submission 2022
ISME calls on Government to maintain financial support for SMEs Tax reform outlined as a key priority for 2022 17th May 2021: The Irish SME Association (ISME) has issued its Pre-Budget 2022 Submission to Government. While Ireland looks toward the...
