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Confidence in the SME sector declines
2018-05-04
10 out of 12 confidence indicators decline. Business confidence drops by 8%. 32% will increase pay by 2.5% to 5%.…
The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform must stand firm on public service pay demands
2018-04-27
We must not repeat the mistakes of the past Ireland’s public servants are among the best paid in Europe Resisting…
Meaningful engagement is needed from the Oireachtas on insurance reform
2018-04-18
Reform of our personal injuries system is glacially slow Oireachtas must engage meaningfully with the Alliance for Insurance Reform ISME…
Are employers doing enough to employ people with a disability?
2018-04-06
Misconception that employing people with disabilities is costly. Investment in diversity and inclusion increases revenue for all businesses. Launch of…
Access to finance must be less restrictive for SME’s
2018-03-26
Loan refusal rates decrease from 32% to 24%. SME demand for credit drops from 42% to 31%. 49% stated that…
Extreme weather bill will make bad law
2018-03-18
Bill does not consider impact on SMEs We cannot regulate everything by law ISME considers the introduction of an offence…
PSO Levy Review
2018-03-15
The PSO levy has increased by over 270% since 2013 Independent review into the efficacy of wind generated power and…
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